John Hancock Closed-end Funds Release Earnings Data

BOSTON, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended September 30, 2026. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended September 30, 2025 is also available below.

PRNewsWire • Oct 8, 2026

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

BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP (the "Subadviser"), announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of September 11, 2026, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan.

PRNewsWire • Sep 30, 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

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions

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

PRNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

HEQ: Discount Remains Significant, But Some Reasons To Be Cautious

The John Hancock Diversified Income Fund trades at a 9.44% discount but remains a "Hold" due to market conditions and activist holding shifts. HEQ offers broad exposure between equities and fixed income, with limited leverage and sector diversification, notably underweight in technology. Karpus and Bulldog increased their positions since our last write-up, but Saba exited out entirely.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

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

BOSTON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP (the "Subadviser"), announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 11, 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 • Jun 30, 2026

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

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

PRNewsWire • Jun 1, 2026

HEQ: Likely To Underperform Over A Long Holding Period

John Hancock Diversified Income Fund maintains a 'Hold' rating due to structural reliance on net realized gains for distributions and NAV growth. HEQ offers an 8.6% yield, but a lower payout would improve NAV stability and reduce risk from inconsistent net realized gains. The fund's global, blended equity-income strategy prioritizes income over capital appreciation, making it more suitable for retirees than growth-focused investors.

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2026

JOHN HANCOCK DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES LEVERAGE FINANCING AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT UPDATE

BOSTON, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") and sub-advised by Wellington Management Company LLP (the "Sub-adviser"), announced today that it has successfully entered into a liquidity agreement (LA) with State Street Bank and Trust Company that allows it to borrow or otherwise access up to $48.0 million (maximum facility amount) through a line of credit, securities lending and reverse repurchase agreements. The addition of leverage is intended to provide the Fund with increased flexibility as it seeks to deliver diversified sources of income across a broad range of asset classes.

PRNewsWire • Mar 31, 2026

HEQ: Significant Discount As Activist Interest Starts To Appear

John Hancock Diversified Income Fund has recently seen strong performance from a highly diversified portfolio. HEQ trades at a deep discount, which helps its market distribution rate relative to its NAV rate. Portfolio diversification is significant, with the fund adding more fixed-income exposure over the last year to securitized products.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026