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John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II
Sponsor: John Hancock · Inception Nov 26, 2002 · Pays monthly
Market priceShare price
$12.98
+2.45% (+$0.31)
NAVAsset value per share
$13.83
as of Oct 14, 2026 · Nasdaq NAV symbol
Premium / discountPrice vs. assets
6.15% discount *
Indicative: latest price vs latest reported NAV
Distribution rate (price)Payout rate
11.42%
regular, annualised · on NAV 10.72%
Expense ratioAnnual cost
Not reported
no tagged fee table
LeverageBorrowing
Not reported
senior securities not tagged
Quote status: Market closed — last regular-session price · last trade Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT (exchange time, ET) · retrieved Oct 15, 2026, 10:43 PM EDTRegular-session prices; extended-hours quotes are not displayed.
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HPF: Dividends Are Still Supported Despite Limited Growth Catalysts

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is rated Hold, with valuation at a 5.43% NAV premium and limited near-term growth catalysts. HPF offers a 9.3% monthly dividend yield, supported by earnings but reliant on net realized gains, which may hinder long-term NAV growth. The fund us

Seeking Alpha · Jul 23 · 11:50 UTC ↗
HPF · Preferred Securities

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CEF Explorer research page for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II. Figures carry their own dates and sources; a discount to NAV does not guarantee convergence or any return. This is not investment advice.