JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE RENEWAL OF SHARE REPURCHASE PLANS

BOSTON , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO), John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ), John Hancock Income Securities Trust (NYSE: JHS), John Hancock Investors Trust (NYSE: JHI), John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT), and John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") announced today that the Board of Trustees has renewed the Funds' share repurchase plans.  The Board of Trustees approved the renewal of the share repurchase plans as part of its ongoing evaluation of options to enhance shareholder value and potentially decrease the discount between the market price and the net asset value per share ("NAV") of the Funds' common shares.

PRNewsWire • Dec 11, 2025

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: December 1, 2025 Ex Date: December 11, 2025 Record Date:   December 11, 2025 Payment Date: December 31, 2025   Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change FromPrevious Distribution Market Price as of11/28/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HEQ Diversified Income  $0.2500 - $10.93 9.15 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1831 0.0410 $11.87 6.17 % JHI Investors Trust $0.3649 0.0491 $14.00 10.43 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $34.26 7.59 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan"). Under the HEQ Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions in a fixed amount of $0.2500 per share, which will be paid quarterly until further notice.

PRNewsWire • Dec 1, 2025

JHI: Price Looks Better Now, But Bonds May Be Risky

John Hancock Investors Trust offers a 9.27% yield, outperforming major bond indices but trailing many closed-end fund peers on yield. JHI's distribution appears sustainable, with net asset value up over three years, and its ten-year total return is competitive within its peer group. Despite recent underperformance versus indices, JHI now trades at a 7.6% discount to NAV, making its valuation attractive compared to history and peers.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 24, 2025

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended October 31, 2025. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended October 31, 2024 is also available below.

PRNewsWire • Nov 10, 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

JHI: A Reasonable Bond Fund, But Hard To See Any Catalyst For Bonds

John Hancock Investors Trust offers an 8.5% yield, fully covered by income and realized gains, and trades at a discount to NAV. JHI has outperformed junk bond indices on total return over the past decade but currently yields less than most multisector bond CEF peers. The fund's share price may face pressure due to persistent inflation and uncertain Fed policy, limiting upside for bond funds in general.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2025

CEF Weekly Review: Will BTT Terminate?

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of March and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were down due to poor risk sentiment, but year-to-date performance remains mostly positive, led by EM assets. BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term renewed its share repurchase program.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 15, 2025

JHI: An Underfollowed Bond Fund With Some Potential

The John Hancock Investors Trust offers an 8.82% yield, appealing to income-focused investors, but its share price has declined by 15.92% over five years. The fund historically outperforms domestic investment-grade and domestic junk bond indices on a total return basis. The fund's strategy includes up to 70% in junk bonds and leverages assets, resulting in higher yields but increased volatility and risk.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2024

Weekly CEF Commentary | March 3, 2024 | PDX Makes The Change

Markets were flat, but upcoming events like the jobs report, PMIs, and ECB meeting are important.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 8, 2024

JHI: Recession Incoming, Avoid

The JHI fund focuses on a portfolio of junk bonds to generate a high yield. The JHI fund recently cut its distribution to $0.1925 / quarter or 6.1% annualized. This was predictable and expected.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2023