John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

BOSTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date:   October 1, 2026Ex Date:                  October 13, 2026Record Date:          October 13, 2026Payment Date:       October 30, 2026 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 9/30/2026 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $14.00 10.59 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $13.47 11.00 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $12.04 10.96 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0.0883 - $11.72 9.04 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1580 - $22.18 8.55 % Please note: The John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF), and John Hancock Preferred Income III Fund (HPS) will change their fiscal year ends from 7/31 to 10/31, effective 10/31/26.   John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Premium Dividend Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "PDT Plan").

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Announce Annual Shareholder Meeting and Record Dates

BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2026 /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 16, 2027, at 2:00 p.m.

PRNewsWire • Sep 25, 2026

My Income Portfolio: The Knight's Move

Inspired by the horse race in the 2026 Palio di Siena, I made a financial move that I hope will be just as clever as the knight's move in chess. I decided to close out two positions in my Cupolone portfolio that I wasn't entirely convinced about, raising cash to reinvest when the opportunity arises. The purpose of this move is to use this liquidity in securities with better overall NAV performance and a greater likelihood of long-term success.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Notice to Shareholders - Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)

BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0883 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of August 13, 2026, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

PRNewsWire • Aug 31, 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

My Income Portfolio: The Music Of Dividends

A note is the basic element of musical language: each one represents a sound, and through their combination music takes shape. As with notes on a staff, infinite are the combinations of financial instruments through which investors' portfolios take shape. My current portfolio consists of 28 securities that play a music generated by the flow of dividends against the backdrop of a rising NAV for most of them.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 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

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

BOSTON, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0883 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of July 13, 2026, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

PRNewsWire • Jul 31, 2026

My Income Portfolio-Boosting Returns

The risk-return tradeoff is the financial principle according to which potentially higher returns require accepting higher risk. Risk is the potential for monetary loss or default stemming from market volatility, excessive debt, or unexpected economic downturns. When it comes to volatility, the main culprit is often leverage—the use of borrowed money to fund investments with the goal of multiplying returns.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 2026

PDT: This Fund Is Not As Good For Income Seekers As It Appears

The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) offers an 8.25% yield, recently increasing its distribution by 7%, but still below mid-2023 levels. PDT's portfolio is more weighted toward fixed-income securities than common equities, reducing its inflation protection and appeal for income-focused investors. Despite utility sector emphasis, only 39.6% of PDT's assets are in utilities, with significant exposure to financials and preferreds, impacting sector-driven income stability.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 1, 2026