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

As of January 31, 2005, 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 is accessible via the John Hancock Funds website at http://www.jhfunds.com/. Investors can also obtain a hard copy of this information or additional closed-end fund literature by calling (800) 892-9552. For further assistance, John Hancock's automated closed-end funds information line can be reached at (800) 843-0090.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Hancock Advisers, LLC offers portfolio information for its closed-end funds, including performance, top-ten holdings, and sector weightings, as of January 31, 2005.
  • The information is available on the company's website at http://www.jhfunds.com/ and can be obtained by calling (800) 892-9552.
  • John Hancock Funds managed approximately $29 billion in assets as of September 30, 2004.
  • The company is a subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.
  • Manulife Financial has funds under management of Cdn$346 billion (US$274 billion) as of September 30, 2004.
  • The company operates in 19 countries and territories worldwide through its extensive network of employees, agents, and distribution partners.
  • John Hancock Financial Services and its subsidiaries offer a broad range of financial products and services, including insurance, mutual funds, annuities, and other financial products.
  • Manulife Financial Corporation trades on multiple stock exchanges, including the TSX, NYSE, PSE, and SEHK, under the ticker symbols MFC and 0945.

Statistics:

  • $29 billion: Assets managed by John Hancock Funds as of September 30, 2004.
  • 19: Number of countries and territories where Manulife Financial operates.
  • Cdn$346 billion (US$274 billion): Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2004.
  • 1862: Year John Hancock Financial Services was founded.
  • September 30, 2004: Date used for fund performance and asset value calculations.

Sources:

  • John Hancock Advisers, LLC.
  • John Hancock Funds website: http://www.jhfunds.com/.
  • John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.
  • Manulife Financial Corporation.
  • Manulife Financial website: http://www.manulife.com/.