John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) — SEC Filings
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) — 3 SEC filings. Latest: NPORT-P (Mar 30, 2026). Includes 2 DEF 14A, 1 NPORT-P.
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Overview
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Dec 11, 2025: JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II (HPF) is soliciting proxies for its annual shareholder meeting on February 17, 2026, to elect six Trustees for a three-year term ending at the 2029 Annual Meeting. The Board of Trustees recommends voting 'FOR' all six nominees: James R. Boyle, Kristie M. Feinber
Sentiment Summary
Across 3 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 3 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) has filed 1 NPORT-P, 2 DEF 14A with the SEC between Dec 2024 to Mar 2026.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (3)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | NPORT-P | NPORT-P Filing | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | DEF 14A | John Hancock II Seeks Shareholder Vote on Six Trustee Nominees | low |
| Dec 12, 2024 | DEF 14A | John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Files Definitive Proxy Statement | low |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of HPF's 2 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 0 as medium-risk, and 2 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Key Executives
- Kristie M. Feinberg
- James R. Boyle
- Grace K. Fey
- Christine L. Hurtsellers
- Hassell H. McClellan
- Kenneth J. Phelan
- Christopher Sechler
Industry Context
The John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II operates within the closed-end fund sector, specifically focusing on preferred income. This sector is characterized by its aim to provide investors with regular income streams, often from a portfolio of preferred securities. The competitive landscape includes other income-focused funds and fixed-income vehicles, where management expertise in security selection and risk management is key to attracting and retaining assets.
Top Tags
Proxy Statement (1) · Trustee Election (1) · Corporate Governance (1) · Shareholder Meeting (1) · Fund Management (1) · Preferred Income Fund (1) · Board of Trustees (1) · proxy-statement (1) · regulatory-filing (1) · shareholder-meeting (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Date | 2025-12-11T00:00:00Z | Date the DEF 14A was filed |
| Annual Meeting Date and Time | 2026-02-17T14:00:00Z | Date and time of the annual shareholder meeting |
| Number of Trustees | 6 | Number of Trustees to be elected for a three-year term |
| Term Expiration Year | 2029 | Year the elected Trustees' term will expire |
| Record Date | 2025-11-25T00:00:00Z | Date for determining shareholders eligible to vote |
| Shares Outstanding for HPF | 21,635,419 | Number of shares of beneficial interest outstanding for HPF as of the Record Date |
| Independent Nominees | 5 | Number of Trustee nominees independent of John Hancock's management |
| Non-Independent Nominee | 1 | Number of Trustee nominees who are not independent |
| Funds Overseen by Kristie M. Feinberg | 172 | Number of funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex overseen by Kristie M. Feinberg |
| Funds Overseen by Grace K. Fey | 179 | Number of funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex overseen by Grace K. Fey |
| Conformed Period of Report | 20250218 | The end date for which the filing's information is relevant. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF)?
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II has 3 recent SEC filings from Dec 2024 to Mar 2026, including 2 DEF 14A, 1 NPORT-P. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of HPF filings?
Across 3 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 3 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What are the key financial highlights for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II?
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What is the investment thesis for HPF?
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Who are the key executives at John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II?
Key executives identified across John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II's filings include Kristie M. Feinberg, James R. Boyle, Grace K. Fey, Christine L. Hurtsellers, Hassell H. McClellan and 2 others.
What are the main risk factors for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II stock?
Of HPF's 2 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 0 medium-risk, and 2 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II?
Forward guidance and predictions for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II are extracted from SEC filings as they are enriched.