John Hancock Advisers, LLC Announces Availability of Portfolio Information for Closed-End Funds

Strategic Insights -

As of September 30, 2004, portfolio information for John Hancock's closed-end funds, including performance, top-ten holdings, and sector weightings, is now available on the company's website. This information can also be obtained by calling (800) 225-6020 to order literature or by dialing the automated closed-end funds information line at (800) 843-0090. John Hancock Financial Services, a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, managed a total of $27 billion in assets across various investment products as of June 30, 2004.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Hancock Advisers, LLC made available portfolio information for its closed-end funds on September 30, 2004, including performance, top-ten holdings, and sector weightings.
  • The information is accessible on the John Hancock Funds website at http://www.jhfunds.com/ or by contacting (800) 225-6020 to order literature.
  • As of June 30, 2004, John Hancock Funds managed a total of $27 billion in assets, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, private accounts, and retirement plans.
  • Founded in 1862, John Hancock Financial Services and its subsidiaries offer a diverse range of financial products and services, including life insurance, mutual funds, and annuities.
  • Manulife Financial Corporation, a Canadian-based financial services group, had $360 billion (Cdn) in funds under management as of June 30, 2004.
  • Manulife Financial trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK.

Statistics:

  • Total assets managed by John Hancock Funds: $27 billion (as of June 30, 2004)
  • Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries: Cdn$360 billion (US$269 billion) (as of June 30, 2004)
  • Date of availability of portfolio information: September 30, 2004

Sources:

  • John Hancock Advisers, LLC press release
  • John Hancock Funds website: http://www.jhfunds.com/
  • Manulife Financial website: http://www.manulife.com/
  • Contact information for John Hancock: Kimberley Dietrich, +1-617-375-0311, or Investors: +1-800-843-0090