Overview of Earnings for John Hancock Closed-End Funds
On May 19, 2026, John Hancock Investment Management released its earnings report for the quarter ending April 30, 2026. This announcement covers a variety of closed-end funds managed by the firm, providing investors with critical information about their financial standing and performance.
Earnings Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the earnings reported:
| Ticker | Fund Name | Net Investment Income | Distribution per Share | NAV | Total Managed Assets | Total Net Assets |
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| -- | ------- | ----- | ------- | - | ----- | ----- |
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| HPI | Preferred Income Fund | $7,535,537 | $0.281 | $15.74 | $678,919,741 | $421,819,741 |
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| HPF | Preferred Income Fund II | $6,108,284 | $0.282 | $15.59 | $544,450,049 | $337,750,049 |
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| HPS | Preferred Income Fund III | $8,158,019 | $0.253 | $14.04 | $726,239,214 | $451,939,214 |
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| JHS | Income Securities Trust | $1,784,360 | $0.153 | $12.21 | $233,450,409 | $142,150,409 |
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| JHI | Investors Trust | $2,679,597 | $0.306 | $14.61 | $214,681,835 | $127,781,835 |
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| PDT | Premium Dividend Fund | $8,187,639 | $0.166 | $14.91 | $1,107,263,649 | $733,563,649 |
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| HTD | Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund | $11,010,986 | $0.311 | $27.60 | $1,405,724,477 | $977,824,477 |
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Comparatively, the earnings for the same quarter last year, ending April 30, 2025, are also made available to provide context on financial performance.
Year-over-Year Comparisons
In the previous year’s quarter, ending April 30, 2025, the earnings were as follows:
| Ticker | Fund Name | Net Investment Income | Distribution per Share | NAV | Total Managed Assets | Total Net Assets |
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| -- | ------- | ----- | ------- | - | ----- | ----- |
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| HPI | Preferred Income Fund | $7,378,468 | $0.276 | $15.42 | $669,610,890 | $412,510,890 |
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| HPF | Preferred Income Fund II | $5,967,608 | $0.276 | $15.29 | $537,068,758 | $330,368,758 |
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| HPS | Preferred Income Fund III | $7,969,263 | $0.248 | $13.74 | $715,117,118 | $440,817,118 |
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| JHS | Income Securities Trust | $1,694,294 | $0.145 | $12.04 | $231,546,319 | $140,246,319 |
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| JHI | Investors Trust | $2,484,679 | $0.284 | $14.32 | $212,105,861 | $125,205,861 |
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| PDT | Premium Dividend Fund | $7,929,127 | $0.161 | $13.35 | $1,030,410,349 | $656,710,349 |
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| HTD | Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund | $10,337,554 | $0.292 | $24.63 | $1,291,490,350 | $872,590,350 |
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Understanding the Earnings
Net investment income reflects the funds' earnings derived from interest and dividends, minus associated expenses. It’s important to note that past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. The amounts listed for distributions may differ from the earnings reported in the table above.
Conclusion
The report emphasizes John Hancock's commitment to providing its investors with transparent information regarding their investments. As always, prospective and existing investors are encouraged to review the funds' objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before making any investment decisions.
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