PDT

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
PDT

$13.38

0.07%

Market Cap: $658M

About: John Hancock Premium Div Fund II is a United States-based closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide a high current income consistent with modest growth of capital. The fund will pursue its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio comprised of dividend-paying preferred securities and common equity securities. The portfolio composition of the fund consists of preferred securities, common stocks, corporate bonds, and short-term investments.

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Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

13% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 27 | Existing positions reduced: 24

0.87% less ownership

Funds ownership: 13.87% [Q1] → 12.99% (-0.87%) [Q2]

9% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 11

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 88 [Q1] → 87 (-1) [Q2]

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $80M [Q1] → $75.4M (-$4.64M) [Q2]

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JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: September 3, 2024 Ex Date: September 13, 2024 Record Date: September 13, 2024 Payment Date: September 30, 2024 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per hare Change From PreviousDistribution Market Price asof 8/30/2024 Annualized CurrentDistribution Rate atMarket HPI Preferred Income Fund $0,1235 - $17,53 8,45 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0,1235 - $17,08 8,68 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0,1100 - $16,37 8,06 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0,0825 - $13,12 7,55 % HTD Tax-Advantaged DividendIncome Fund $0,1380 - $21,65 7,65 % 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").

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

BOSTON, MA , Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of August 12, 2024, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

PDT: Benefiting From Current Market Trends And Looking Good For Income

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund offers a high level of income with an 8.05% yield, outperforming some pure-play preferred stock funds. The PDT closed-end fund invests in common and preferred equity, with fixed-income securities accounting for just over half of the portfolio. Investors have been hungry for dividends lately, as the fund's largest positions have generally beaten the S&P 500 Index over the past year.

PDT: Benefiting From Current Market Trends And Looking Good For Income

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended July 31, 2024. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended July 31, 2023 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

BOSTON , July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of July 11, 2024, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: July 1, 2024 Ex Date: July 11, 2024 Record Date: July 11, 2024 Payment Date: July 31, 2024 Ticker Fund Name DistributionPer Share Change From PreviousDistribution Market Price asof 6/28/2024 Annualized CurrentDistribution Rate atMarket HPI Preferred Income Fund $0.1235 - $16.71 8.87 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $16.97 8.73 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $15.81 8.35 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0.0825 - $11.78 8.40 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1380 - $20.21 8.19 % 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"). Under the PDT Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0825 per share.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

BOSTON , June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 13, 2024, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: June 3, 2024 Ex Date: June 13, 2024 Record Date: June 13, 2024 Payment Date: June 28, 2024 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change FromPrevious Distribution Market Price as of 5/31/2024 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HPI Preferred Income Fund $0.1235 - $16.68 8.88 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $17.09 8.67 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $15.56 8.48 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0.0825 - $11.50 8.61 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1380 - $20.68 8.01 % 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"). Under the PDT Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0825 per share.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

BOSTON , May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of May 13, 2024, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

PDT: Utility And Financial Exposure At A Discount

John Hancock's Premium Dividend Fund offers a high 8.7% dividend yield and monthly distributions, making it appealing for income-focused investors. The fund invests in dividend-paying preferred stocks and common stocks, with a majority exposure to utilities and a shift towards financials. PDT trades at a discount to net asset value, presenting an opportunity for entry. PDT has rarely traded in the discount territory over the last ten years.

PDT: Utility And Financial Exposure At A Discount

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