PDT

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund

PDT

Market cap $660M

Overview Fund Activity

13.42 USD

-0.03

0.22%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.22%

5 days

0.15%

1 month

0.07%

3 months

2.05%

6 months

6.25%

Year to date

5.59%

1 year

1.74%

5 years

4.19%

10 years

5.67%

About: John Hancock Premium Div Fund 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, capital preferred securities, and short-term investments.

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)

38% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 8

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 87 [Q1] → 89 (+2) [Q2]

1.42% less ownership

Funds ownership: 13.53% [Q1] → 12.11% (-1.42%) [Q2]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $87M [Q1] → $78.5M (-$8.58M) [Q2]

31% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 20 | Existing positions reduced: 29

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about PDT published over the past 30 days

PDT: Consistent Performance Makes This A Great Long-Term Income Position

I maintain my buy rating on PDT, as its multi-asset strategy delivers attractive income and outperforms traditional peers, despite limited capital appreciation. PDT offers a compelling 7.4% yield, monthly distributions, and currently trades at a 4.2% discount to NAV, making it appealing for income-focused investors. Distribution coverage is inconsistent year-to-year, but the fund's ability to generate multi-year payouts in strong periods supports ongoing high distributions.

PDT: Consistent Performance Makes This A Great Long-Term Income Position

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: September 2, 2025 Ex Date: September 12, 2025Record Date: September 12, 2025Payment 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 HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $16.05 9.23 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $16.16 9.17 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $14.78 8.93 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0.0825 - $13.40 7.39 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1580 - $24.58 7.71 % 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 , Aug. 29, 2025 /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 11, 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 PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

Caring about dividends can increase our returns, but caring about NAV can save our portfolio. Return and NAV protection must go hand in hand, because there can be no sustainable return without protecting the value of the underlying assets. As far as I am concerned, the way to protect my portfolio is to favor only securities with a positive NAV over time.

My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended July 31, 2025. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended July 31, 2024 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

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

BOSTON , July 31, 2025 /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, 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 PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: July 1, 2025 Ex Date: July 11, 2025 Record Date: July 11, 2025 Payment Date: July 31, 2025 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 6/30/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $15.99 9.27 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $15.81 9.37 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $14.26 9.26 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0.0825 - $13.17 7.52 % 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 30, 2025 /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 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 PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

PDT: CEF That Preserves Capital And Provides Monthly Income

PDT offers reliable, tax-efficient income and capital preservation, making it a strong choice for retirement-focused investors seeking stability and monthly payouts. The fund trades at a 2.8% discount to NAV, presenting an attractive entry point, though higher interest rates and leverage pose growth risks. PDT's portfolio emphasizes income-generating sectors like Financials and Utilities, with a blend of common stocks, preferreds, and bonds for diversification.

PDT: CEF That Preserves Capital And Provides Monthly Income

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