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John Hancock has released earnings data for its closed-end funds for Q1 2025. The Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) reported net investment income of $2,216,652 ($0.112 per share) with NAV of $32.48 and total managed assets of $771.9M. This represents an increase from Q1 2024's figures of $2,082,292 ($0.106 per share), NAV of $29.34, and managed assets of $702.7M.
The Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ) showed net investment income of $1,623,007 ($0.134 per share) with NAV of $11.71 and total managed assets of $141.6M, compared to Q1 2024's $1,508,962 ($0.124 per share), NAV of $11.85, and managed assets of $144.0M.
John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) has announced its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share for March 2025, payable to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2025. The distribution is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, which maintains fixed quarterly distributions at this amount until further notice.
The Fund indicates it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, suggesting a portion of the distribution may represent a return of capital. This means some investors may receive part of their original investment back, which should not be confused with yield or income.
The exact tax implications and sources of the distribution will be detailed in Form 1099-DIV, which will be sent to shareholders for tax reporting purposes.
John Hancock Closed-End Funds has released earnings data for two funds for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, with comparative data from 2023. The Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) reported net investment income of $2,032,664 ($0.103 per share) in Q4 2024, compared to $2,120,626 ($0.108 per share) in Q4 2023. BTO's NAV increased to $35.11 from $30.57, with total managed assets rising to $823,070,628 from $726,756,203.
The Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ) showed improved performance with net investment income of $964,518 ($0.080 per share) in Q4 2024, up from $839,928 ($0.069 per share) in Q4 2023. HEQ's NAV slightly increased to $11.64 from $11.61, while total managed assets marginally decreased to $140,789,344 from $141,095,524.
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ) has announced its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share for December 2024. The distribution sources include: 33% from net investment income, 28% from net realized long-term capital gains, and 39% from return of capital. The fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 6.72% over the past 5 years and a cumulative total return of 14.65% for the fiscal year through November 30, 2024. The current annualized distribution rate is 8.06% of NAV.
John Hancock Closed-End Funds released earnings data for the three months ended September 30, 2024, along with comparable data for the same period in 2023. The report focuses on two funds:
1. Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ):
- 2024: Net Investment Income of $1,582,465, NAV of $12.32
- 2023: Net Investment Income of $1,317,214, NAV of $11.13
2. Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO):
- 2024: Net Investment Income of $2,051,601, NAV of $32.77
- 2023: Net Investment Income of $2,044,240, NAV of $24.53
Both funds showed increases in Net Investment Income and NAV compared to the previous year. The report notes that earnings refer to net investment income, comprising interest and dividend income minus expenses. Past earnings do not guarantee future results.
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) announced its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share, payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024. The distribution sources include:
- 53% from net investment income
- 43% from net realized long-term capital gains
- 4% from return of capital or other capital source
The Fund's average annual total return for the 5 years ended August 31, 2024, was 7.19%. The annualized current distribution rate is 8.06% of NAV. The Fund's cumulative total return for the fiscal year through August 31, 2024, was 11.99%. The Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, so a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital.
John Hancock Investment Management has announced a change in the portfolio management team for the John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ). Effective July 30, 2024, Gregg Thomas, CFA, Co-Head of Investment Strategy at Wellington Management, will no longer serve as a portfolio manager for HEQ. Roberto Isch, CFA, Senior Managing Director at Wellington Management, will continue as the sole portfolio manager for the fund.
Mr. Isch has been involved in managing HEQ since 2012 and was officially named a portfolio manager in February 2019. The fund is advised by John Hancock Investment Management and subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP.
John Hancock Closed-End Funds released earnings data for the three months ended June 30, 2024, alongside comparative data for the same period in 2023. The report focuses on two funds: Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ) and Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO).
Key highlights for BTO:
- Net Investment Income: $2,348,212 (2024) vs $2,621,640 (2023)
- Per Common Share: $0.119 (2024) vs $0.134 (2023)
- NAV: $28.49 (2024) vs $24.40 (2023)
- Total Managed Assets: $691,776,817 (2024) vs $602,520,950 (2023)
- Total Net Assets: $561,776,817 (2024) vs $477,520,950 (2023)
The data shows a year-over-year increase in NAV and total managed assets for BTO, despite a slight decrease in net investment income.
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) has announced the sources of its $0.2500 per share quarterly distribution, payable on June 28, 2024. The distribution comprises 75% net investment income, 3% net realized short-term capital gains, and 22% net realized long-term capital gains. The fund has declared this distribution under its managed distribution plan. For the fiscal year-to-date, total cumulative distributions reached $0.5010 per share, including 62% from net investment income and 36% from short-term capital gains. The distribution rate stands at 8.33% of NAV as of May 31, 2024. Investors are reminded that the reported sources are estimates and not for tax purposes.
