John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Announces Leverage Financing

The closed-end fund is updating its portfolio management strategy.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:03pm

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John Hancock Diversified Income Fund, a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and sub-advised by Wellington Management Company LLP, has announced changes to its leverage financing and portfolio management approach.

Why it matters

As a major closed-end fund, changes to John Hancock Diversified Income Fund's financing and investment strategy could impact the broader fixed income and alternative investment markets.

The details

The fund is updating its leverage financing and portfolio management, though specifics on the changes were not provided. Closed-end funds often use leverage to enhance returns, so adjustments to their financing could affect their risk profile and performance.

  • The announcement was made on March 31, 2026.

The players

John Hancock Diversified Income Fund

A closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and sub-advised by Wellington Management Company LLP.

John Hancock Investment Management LLC

The investment management firm that manages the John Hancock Diversified Income Fund.

Wellington Management Company LLP

The sub-advisor that provides portfolio management services for the John Hancock Diversified Income Fund.

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The takeaway

As a major closed-end fund, changes to John Hancock Diversified Income Fund's financing and investment strategy could have broader implications for the fixed income and alternative investment markets.