John Hancock Income Fund Discloses Distribution Sources
John Hancock Diversified Income Fund notified shareholders of its quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share. The majority of the distribution was covered by investment income.
The John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) announced on September 30, 2026, the sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share paid to shareholders. According to the fund's reporting, 62% of this distribution originated from net investment income, with 20% from net realized short-term capital gains and 18% from net realized long-term capital gains.
The fund, managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP, issued this notice as required by an exemptive order from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The announcement pertains to the distribution declared on September 1, 2026, and payable on September 30, 2026.
For the period year-to-date through September 30, 2026, the fund had distributed a total of $0.7539 per share. Of this total, 69% was derived from net investment income, 6% from short-term capital gains, and 25% from long-term capital gains. No return of capital was distributed during these periods.
The fund operates under a managed distribution plan that provides for fixed quarterly distributions until further notice. Investors are advised that the reported sources are estimates, and actual tax reporting amounts may vary based on the fund's investment performance and tax regulations. Final figures will be provided on Form 1099-DIV.