HEQ

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund

HEQ

Market cap $129M

Overview Fund Activity

10.63 USD

-0.23

2.12%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-2.12%

5 days

-1.67%

1 month

0.19%

3 months

0.66%

6 months

0.76%

Year to date

3.4%

1 year

-2.39%

5 years

-1.67%

10 years

-27.24%

About: John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return with a focus on current income and gains and also consisting of long-term capital appreciation. It invests in various sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, information technology, energy, healthcare, materials, real estate, consumer staples, short-term investments, and others.

Financials Asset Management

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of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $29.1M [Q1] → $29.4M (+$319K) [Q2]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 32 [Q1] → 32 (+0) [Q2]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 3 | Existing positions closed: 3

0.17% less ownership

Funds ownership: 23.17% [Q1] → 23.0% (-0.17%) [Q2]

27% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 11 | Existing positions reduced: 15

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Financial journalist opinion

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: September 2, 2025 Ex Date: September 12, 2025 Record Date: September 12, 2025 Payment Date: September 30, 2025 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 8/29/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HEQ Diversified Income $0.2500 - $10.78 9.28 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1421 -0.0014 $11.58 4.91 % JHI Investors Trust $0.3158 0.0168 $14.18 8.91 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $37.69 6.90 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan").

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

HEQ: Questionable Dividend Coverage Limits Appeal

HEQ offers a high 9.3% yield and trades at a historically large discount to NAV, appealing for income-focused investors seeking diversification. Dividend coverage is questionable, with inconsistent earnings and reliance on net realized gains, raising the risk of future distribution cuts. The fund's performance is sensitive to interest rates; potential rate cuts could boost NAV, but the magnitude and timing remain uncertain.

HEQ: Questionable Dividend Coverage Limits Appeal

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2024 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

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

BOSTON , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP (the "Subadviser"), announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 12, 2025, 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 DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

HEQ: Investment Name And Policy Changes Add Flexibility

John Hancock Diversified Income Fund was formerly the John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund, changing its name earlier this year and investment policy. HEQ's new investment policy allows greater flexibility, reducing the equity allocation and enabling more fixed-income exposure for enhanced diversification. Recent portfolio changes show increased fixed-income allocations, which could improve net investment income and distribution stability over time.

HEQ: Investment Name And Policy Changes Add Flexibility

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: June 2, 2025 Ex Date: June 12, 2025Record Date: June 12, 2025Payment Date: June 30, 2025 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 5/30/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HEQ Diversified Income $0.2500 - $10.55 9.48 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1435 0.0117 $11.28 5.09 % JHI Investors Trust $0.2990 0.0641 $13.40 8.93 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $34.20 7.60 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan"). Under the HEQ Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions in a fixed amount of $0.2500 per share, which will be paid quarterly until further notice.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended March 31, 2024 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

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

BOSTON , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP (the "Subadviser"), announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of March 13, 2025, 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 DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON, Mass. , March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: March 3, 2025 Ex Date: March 13, 2025 Record Date: March 13, 2025 Payment Date: March 31, 2025 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of2/28/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rateat Market HEQ Diversified Income $0.2500 - $10.58 9.45 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1318 -0.0699 $11.42 4.62 % JHI Investors Trust $0.2349 -0.1106 $14.07 6.68 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $35.65 7.29 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan").

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended December 31, 2023 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

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