John Hancock Income Securities Trust Raises Quarterly Distribution to $0.1535, Yielding 5.51%
JHS•JHS Income Securities Trust declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1535 per share, up $0.0158 from the prior payout, with a 5.51% annualized yield based on its $11.15 market price, ex-date June 11 and payment on June 30. John Hancock’s other closed-end funds announced distributions from $0.25 to $0.65 per share.
1. JHS Income Securities Trust Quarterly Distribution
JHS Income Securities Trust declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1535 per share, up $0.0158 from its prior distribution, with an ex- and record date of June 11 and payment scheduled for June 30, 2026. This distribution yields 5.51% annually based on a May 29 market price of $11.15.
2. Additional John Hancock Closed-End Funds
John Hancock diversified closed-end funds also announced quarterly payouts: the Diversified Income Fund will pay $0.25 per share (8.39% yield at $11.92), the Investors Trust will pay $0.2970 (up $0.0339; 8.85% yield at $13.42), and the Financial Opportunities Fund will pay $0.65 (7.09% yield at $36.65).
3. Distribution Components and Tax Implications
Under their managed distribution plans, funds may fund payouts with net investment income, realized capital gains or return of capital. Estimated distribution components will be provided at payment and via year-end 1099-DIV reports, and each fund’s board may amend or terminate its distribution plan at any time.
