John Hancock Closed-End Funds Announce Monthly Distributions
John Hancock has declared monthly distributions for five of its closed-end funds, effective with an ex-dividend date of November 12, 2026. The distribution amounts vary by fund, ranging from $0.0883 per share for the Premium Dividend Fund to $0.1580 per share for the Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund. Additionally, the John Hancock Preferred Income Funds (HPI, HPF, and HPS) have updated their fiscal year ends from July 31 to October 31, effective October 31, 2026. The distributions for the Premium Dividend and Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income funds are being made under managed distribution plans (PDT and HTD respectively), which may include net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital.
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