John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows

PRNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Release Earnings Data

BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended July 31, 2026. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended July 31, 2025 is also available below.

PRNewsWire • Aug 12, 2026

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows

PRNewsWire • Aug 3, 2026

HPF: Dividends Are Still Supported Despite Limited Growth Catalysts

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is rated Hold, with valuation at a 5.43% NAV premium and limited near-term growth catalysts. HPF offers a 9.3% monthly dividend yield, supported by earnings but reliant on net realized gains, which may hinder long-term NAV growth. The fund uses aggressive leverage (38.77% of assets) and is heavily weighted toward financials and utilities, prioritizing income over capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2026

CEF Weekly Review: CLO CEFs Get A Reprieve From Unending Gloom

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the fourth week of May and highlight recent market action. Closed-end funds (CEFs) saw tightening discounts and mixed NAVs, with fixed-income CEFs underperforming equities amid distribution cuts and price pressures. CLO Equity funds ECC and OXLC reported sharp Q1 NAV declines (27% and 32% respectively), but both rebounded in April as loan prices rose.

Seeking Alpha • May 30, 2026

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended April 30, 2026. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended April 30, 2025 is also available below.

PRNewsWire • May 19, 2026

CEF Market Review: The Double-Whammy Of 'Juicy Yield' CEFs

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of February and highlight recent market action. CEFs overall saw higher NAVs this week, with MLPs and Utilities leading; sector discounts have tightened, rendering the market relatively expensive versus historical averages. John Hancock preferred share CEFs (HPI, HPF, HPS) maintain high distribution rates but suffer from low coverage, creating a double-whammy setup for investors.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 2026

JOHN HANCOCK ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CHANGES FOR JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS

BOSTON, MA , Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") today announced changes to the portfolio management teams for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (NYSE: HPI), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE: HPF), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE: HPS), John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT), John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Divided Income Fund (NYSE: HTD), and John Hancock Income Securities Trust (NYSE: JHS). Each Fund is advised by the Adviser and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC (the "Subadviser").

PRNewsWire • Oct 30, 2025

HPF: Limited Appeal While Interest Rates Are High

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) remains a Hold due to inconsistent dividend coverage and limited sector diversification, primarily in financials. HPF's reliance on net realized gains and leverage, combined with elevated interest rates, restricts capital appreciation and increases risk during market downturns. The fund offers an 8.9% yield but has struggled to consistently generate enough earnings to fully support distributions, leading to NAV declines over recent years.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2025

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND RECORD DATES

BOSTON , Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The nine John Hancock closed-end funds listed below announced today that each fund's Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") will be held on February 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

PRNewsWire • Sep 25, 2025