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John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund reports recurring closed-end fund distribution developments for HTD. News releases primarily cover monthly Section 19(a) notices under the fund's managed distribution plan, including estimated sources of distributions such as net investment income, realized capital gains and return of capital or other capital sources.
The fund is managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC. Its investment objective is high after-tax total return from dividend income and capital appreciation, with portfolio categories that include common stocks, preferred securities, corporate bonds, convertible bonds and short-term investments.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) declared its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record March 12, 2026 under its managed distribution plan.
For March 2026 the Fund estimates 94% from net investment income, 6% from long-term capital gains, and 0% return of capital for the period; fiscal year-to-date distributions total $0.7900 per share. Annualized distribution rate was 6.80% of NAV as of February 28, 2026.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) declared its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share payable February 27, 2026 to holders of record as of February 12, 2026 under its managed distribution plan.
The Fund estimates the current distribution is 73% net investment income, 25% net realized long-term capital gains and 2% net realized short-term capital gains; return of capital is estimated at 0% for February. Annualized distribution rate was 7.21% of NAV as of January 31, 2026.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share, payable January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record January 12, 2026 under its managed distribution plan.
Estimated source breakdown for January: Net investment income $0.0385 (24%), Net realized long-term gains $0.0015 (1%), Net realized short-term gains $0.0003 (0%), and Return of capital $0.1177 (75%). Fiscal year-to-date cumulative distributions total $0.4740 with a 5-year annualized NAV total return of 10.19% and an annualized distribution rate of 7.45% of NAV (as of 12/31/2025).
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share, payable November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record November 13, 2025, under its managed distribution plan.
The fund estimates the November distribution is funded 75% by net investment income, 10% by net realized short-term gains, 15% by net realized long-term gains, and 0% by return of capital. The annualized distribution rate was 7.30% of NAV as of October 31, 2025.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) declared its October 2025 monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share, payable October 31, 2025 to shareholders of record October 14, 2025, under its managed distribution plan.
The Fund estimates the current distribution is sourced 46% from net investment income ($0.0732) and 54% from return of capital ($0.0848). Fiscal year-to-date through 10/31/2025 cumulative distributions total $1.7360 per share (68% net investment income, 13% short-term gains, 19% long-term gains).
Key NAV metrics as of 9/30/2025: annualized current distribution rate 7.17%, 5-year average total return 12.88%, and cumulative total return YTD 14.25%. The Fund cautions the distribution sources are estimates and a portion may be a return of capital; tax reporting will follow on Form 1099-DIV.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share for September 2025. The distribution breakdown shows 81% comes from net investment income, while 19% is from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed $1.5780 per share, with 71% from net investment income and 29% from capital gains.
The fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 12.02% over the past 5 years, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.31% based on NAV. The fund operates under a managed distribution plan, maintaining fixed monthly distributions of $0.1580 per share until further notice.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share for August 2025. The distribution sources include 74% from net investment income and 26% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed $1.4200 per share, with 70% from net investment income, 16% from short-term capital gains, and 14% from long-term capital gains.
The fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 11.83% over the past 5 years, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.35% of NAV. The fund's cumulative total return for the fiscal year through July 31, 2025, stands at 10.07%.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share for July 2025. The distribution breakdown includes: 32% from net investment income, 23% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 45% from return of capital.
The Fund reported strong performance metrics, including a 12.48% average annual total return over the past 5 years and a current annualized distribution rate of 7.56% of NAV. The Fund's fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution rate stands at 5.03% of NAV as of June 30, 2025.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.1380 per share for June 2025, payable to shareholders of record as of June 12, 2025. The distribution sources include 79% from net investment income, 3% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 18% from return of capital.
The Fund reported key performance metrics, including a 5-year average annual total return of 11.37% and an annualized distribution rate of 6.66% as of May 31, 2025. The Fund's cumulative total return for the fiscal year through May 31, 2025, stands at 4.84%, with a fiscal year-to-date distribution rate of 4.44% of NAV.
The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan, maintaining fixed monthly distributions of $0.1380 per share until further notice. Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distribution may represent a return of capital, as the Fund estimates it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains.
[ "Strong 5-year average annual total return of 11.37%", "Substantial net investment income comprising 79% of current distribution", "Maintained stable monthly distribution of $0.1380 per share", "Healthy annualized distribution rate of 6.66% based on NAV" ]John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) announced a significant 15% increase in its monthly distribution under an amended managed distribution plan. The new monthly distribution will be $0.158 per share, up from the previous $0.138 per share.
The distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of 7.67% based on the Fund's NAV of $24.72 and 8.31% based on the closing share price of $22.82 as of June 25, 2025. The next distribution is scheduled for payment on July 31, 2025, with an ex-date and record date of July 11, 2025.