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John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund reports recurring closed-end fund distribution information for its NYSE-listed common shares. The fund is managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, with an investment focus on dividend-paying preferred securities, common equity securities, corporate bonds, capital preferred securities, and short-term investments.
News about PDT centers on monthly managed-distribution notices issued under Section 19(a), including estimated distribution sources such as net investment income, realized capital gains, and return of capital or other capital sources. These updates also reflect the fund’s income-oriented mandate and recurring shareholder distribution disclosures.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for April 2025, paid to shareholders of record as of April 11, 2025. The distribution sources include:
- Net Investment Income: 33% ($0.0271)
- Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains: 9% ($0.0075)
- Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains: 18% ($0.0145)
- Return of Capital: 40% ($0.0334)
The Fund's performance metrics show a 13.90% average annual total return over the past 5 years, with a current distribution rate of 7.17% of NAV. The fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution rate is 3.58% of NAV. The Fund notes that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, with some distribution representing a return of capital.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for March 2025, payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2025. The distribution is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan.
The Fund indicates it has likely distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, suggesting a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital. This means some of the invested money may be paid back to shareholders, which should not be confused with yield or income.
Under the current Plan, PDT will continue making fixed monthly distributions of $0.0825 per share until further notice. Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV for calendar year tax reporting purposes, as the exact distribution sources for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment performance through its fiscal year end.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share, payable on February 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 13, 2025. The distribution is part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, which maintains fixed monthly payments.
The Fund indicates it has likely distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, suggesting a portion of the distribution may represent a return of capital. This means some investors might receive part of their original investment back, which shouldn't be confused with yield or income.
The exact tax implications and sources of the distribution will be detailed in Form 1099-DIV, which will be sent to shareholders for tax reporting purposes. The Fund will continue its fixed monthly distributions of $0.0825 per share until further notice.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for January 2025, payable on January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 13, 2025. The distribution sources include: 27% from net investment income, and 73% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed $0.2475 per share, comprising 64% net investment income, 4% short-term capital gains, 15% long-term capital gains, and 17% return of capital.
The fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return of 4.66% over the past 5 years, with an annualized distribution rate of 7.51% based on NAV as of December 31, 2024. The cumulative total return for the fiscal year through December 31, 2024, stands at -1.70%, with a fiscal year-to-date distribution rate of 1.88% of NAV.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for December 2024, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2024. The distribution breakdown includes 72% from net investment income, 4% from short-term capital gains, and 24% from long-term capital gains. The fund's average annual total return for the past 5 years ended November 30, 2024, was 6.72%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.06% of NAV. The cumulative total return for the fiscal year through November 30, 2024, stands at 3.89%.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for November 2024, payable on November 29, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 12, 2024. The distribution breakdown includes 81% from net investment income, 5% from short-term capital gains, and 14% from long-term capital gains. The fund reports a 5.76% average annual total return over 5 years and a current distribution rate of 7.28% of NAV. The fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return stands at 39.63%.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share, payable on October 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of October 11, 2024. The distribution sources include: 21% from net investment income, 21% from short-term capital gains, and 58% from long-term capital gains. The fund's average annual total return for the past 5 years was 5.84%, with a current distribution rate of 7.19% of NAV. The fund's cumulative total return for the fiscal year through September 30, 2024, stands at 40.47%.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share, payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024. The distribution sources are: 65% net investment income, 9% net realized short-term capital gains, and 26% return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the sources are: 58% net investment income and 42% return of capital.
Key financial metrics include:
- 5-year average annual total return: 5.60%
- Annualized current distribution rate: 7.48% of NAV
- Fiscal year-to-date cumulative total return: 34.23%
- Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate: 6.86% of NAV
The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan, with fixed monthly distributions of $0.0825 per share continuing until further notice.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2024. The distribution sources are: 82% from net investment income and 18% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, 58% came from net investment income and 42% from return of capital. The fund's average annual total return over 5 years is 5.15%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.66% based on NAV. The fund's cumulative total return for the fiscal year through July 31, 2024, is 30.27%. Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital and not to draw conclusions about the fund's performance from this distribution.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share, payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 11, 2024. The distribution sources are: 19% from net investment income, 11% from net realized short-term capital gains, and 70% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, the fund has distributed $0.7425 per share, with 55% from net investment income and 45% from return of capital. The fund's average annual total return for the past 5 years is 4.31%, and its current annualized distribution rate is 8.00% of NAV. The fund's cumulative total return for the fiscal year through June 30, 2024, is 24.00%.