John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

HTD

Market cap $913M

The risk-return tradeoff is the financial principle according to which potentially higher returns require accepting higher risk. Risk is the potential for monetary loss or default stemming from market volatility, excessive debt, or unexpected economic downturns. When it comes to volatility, the main culprit is often leverage—the use of borrowed money to fund investments with the goal of multiplying returns.

BOSTON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: July 1, 2026 Ex Date: July 13, 2026 Record Date: July 13, 2026 Payment Date: July 31, 2026   Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 6/30/2026 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $16.21 9.14 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $15.87 9.34 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $14.54 9.08 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1580 - $25.49 7.44 % John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HTD Plan"). Under the HTD Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.1580 per share.

BOSTON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) (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 $0.1580 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 11, 2026, 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.

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. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.

Dividend investing provides a consistent income stream, beneficial for those seeking passive income, while growth stocks may require selling shares to realize gains. Seeking dividend income does not rule out focusing on the growth of the portfolio's nominal value, thanks to many funds that see their NAV grow over time. These securities offer a dual advantage: immediate returns through regular, periodic distributions, and capital appreciation through long-term NAV increase.

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (HTD) remains a buy, trading at a 6.33% discount to NAV with a 7.4% yield. HTD is positioned to benefit from AI data center-driven utility earnings growth, with ~57% of assets in utilities and related sectors. While HTD offers reliable, tax-advantaged monthly income, its focus on distributions may limit long-term total return versus traditional ETFs.

BOSTON, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date:       May 1, 2026Ex Date:                     May 11, 2026Record Date:             May 11, 2026Payment Date:          May 29, 2026 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share  Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 4/30/2026 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $16.35 9.06 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $16.08 9.22 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $14.83 8.90 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0.0825 - $13.23 7.48 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1580 - $25.94 7.31 % 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.

BOSTON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) (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 $0.1580 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of April 13, 2026, 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.

Dividend strategies aim to generate steady streams of passive income over time. At the same time, they should not neglect capital growth, so demonstrating that dividend payouts do not erode their underlying value over the long term. A significant portion of my holdings currently show a positive NAV performance since their launch, which remains for me an equally important goal for the long run.

When it comes to income investing, some investors are blessed to have a surplus of investments that can't be squeezed into tax-friendly accounts. With that comes potentially higher tax obligations when filing one's taxes, leading to an overall reduction in what cash is left to spend or reinvest. Today, we are looking at two funds that regularly provide tax-advantaged distributions to their investors on a monthly basis.