BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Advisers, LLC announced today that the top-ten holdings and sector and industry weightings, as well as the monthly performance information, as of November 30, 2013 for John Hancock closed-end funds are now available on John Hancock Funds' web site. This information is available at www.jhinvestments.com by clicking on "Closed-End Funds" under "Funds and Performance" tab.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO)
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ)
John Hancock Income Securities Trust (NYSE: JHS)
John Hancock Investors Trust (NYSE: JHI)
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (NYSE: HPI)
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE: HPF)
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE: HPS)
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT)
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD)
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund (NYSE: HTY)
References to specific holdings and industry weightings are not recommendations to buy or sell such securities, and the Funds may not necessarily hold these securities today. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.
About John Hancock Investments
John Hancock Investments provides asset management services to individuals and institutions through a unique manager-of-managers approach. A wealth management business of John Hancock Financial, we managed approximately $100 billion in assets as of September 30, 2013, across mutual funds, college savings plans, and retirement plans.
About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial
John Hancock Financial is a division of Manulife Financial, a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were C$574.6 billion (US$5558.7 billion) at September 30, 2013. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at manulife.com.
The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers and administers a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.
SOURCE John Hancock Investments