John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund

PDT

Market cap $633M

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.

The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) offers an 8.25% yield, recently increasing its distribution by 7%, but still below mid-2023 levels. PDT's portfolio is more weighted toward fixed-income securities than common equities, reducing its inflation protection and appeal for income-focused investors. Despite utility sector emphasis, only 39.6% of PDT's assets are in utilities, with significant exposure to financials and preferreds, impacting sector-driven income stability.

BOSTON, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC (the "Subadviser"), announced today that its Board of Trustees voted to amend its current managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), increasing the amount of its monthly distribution by 7 percent. Under the Plan, the Fund will make monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0883 per share, an increase over the previous monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share.

The fear has taken root seemingly everywhere: the media, the bond market, the futures market. They've all bought into the idea that scorching price hikes (and high interest rates) are here to stay.

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.

BOSTON, May 29, 2026 /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 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.

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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 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 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.