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

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

HPI: Fiscal Dominance Could Challenge Ability To Deliver Attractive Real Returns

The John Hancock Preferred Income Fund offers a 9.17% yield, blending preferred stocks and bonds for high current income. HPI's portfolio diverges from pure preferred stock funds, with over 40% in corporate bonds, impacting both yield and risk profile. The fund's distribution is mostly covered by net investment income and realized gains, but reliance on unrealized gains warrants monitoring.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 18, 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

HPI: This 9.7% Yielding Preferred Fund Is A Buy (Rating Upgrade)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is now rated a buy, trading at a 0.26% premium to NAV and offering a 9.7% yield. HPI's income-focused strategy leverages preferred securities and corporate bonds, with 59.94% investment-grade exposure and aggressive 38.64% leverage. Performance is poised to improve as interest rates decline, enhancing operating spreads and supporting higher valuations, especially with AI infrastructure-linked utilities exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 31, 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 CLOSED-END FUND PREFERRED INCOME FUND DECLARES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

BOSTON , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end Preferred Income Fund declared its monthly distribution today as follows: Declaration Date: December 19, 2025 Ex Date: December 29, 2025 Record Date: December 29, 2025 Payment Date: January 30, 2026 Ticker Fund Name DistributionPer Share  Change FromPrevious Distribution Market Price asof 12/18/2025 Annualized CurrentDistribution Rate atMarket HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $16.47 9.00 % The Fund listed above has accelerated the declaration, ex-date, and record date of the regularly scheduled January 2026 distribution in order for the Fund to meet its 2025 distribution requirement for federal excise tax purposes. In February 2026, the above Fund expects to resume its regular monthly declaration, distribution and payment schedule.

PRNewsWire • Dec 19, 2025