John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) — SEC Filings
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) — 2 SEC filings. Latest: DEF 14A (Dec 11, 2025). Includes 2 DEF 14A.
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Overview
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Dec 11, 2025: The JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND (HPI) filed a DEF 14A on December 11, 2025, primarily to solicit votes for the election of six Trustees at its annual shareholder meeting on February 17, 2026. The filing details the re-election of five Independent Trustees—James R. Boyle, Grace K. Fey, Christi
Sentiment Summary
Across 2 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) has filed 2 DEF 14A with the SEC between Dec 2024 to Dec 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (2)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | DEF 14A | John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Seeks Shareholder Vote on Trustee Elections | low |
| Dec 12, 2024 | DEF 14A | John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Files 2025 Proxy Statement | low |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of HPI'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
Industry Context
The John Hancock Preferred Income Fund operates within the competitive landscape of income-focused investment funds, which includes other mutual funds and ETFs aiming to provide regular income streams to investors. Key industry trends involve managing interest rate sensitivity, credit risk, and dividend sustainability in a dynamic economic environment. Competition often centers on yield, risk management, and fee structures.
Top Tags
Proxy Statement (1) · Board of Trustees (1) · Shareholder Meeting (1) · Corporate Governance (1) · Fund Management (1) · Preferred Income Fund (1) · SEC Filing (1) · proxy-statement (1) · annual-meeting (1) · fund-filing (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Trustees to be elected | 6 | Six Trustees are standing for election for a three-year term. |
| Year term expires for elected Trustees | 2029 | Elected Trustees will serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. |
| Number of Independent Trustee nominees | 5 | Five of the six Trustee nominees are independent of John Hancock's management. |
| Number of Non-Independent Trustee nominees | 1 | Kristie M. Feinberg is the sole Non-Independent Trustee nominee. |
| Record Date for voting eligibility | 2025-11-25 | Shareholders of record as of November 25, 2025, are eligible to vote. |
| First Trust Portfolios L.P. ownership in Diversified Income Fund | 14.32% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. owned 14.32% of Diversified Income Fund as of September 30, 2025. |
| First Trust Portfolios L.P. ownership in Premium Dividend Fund | 10.63% | First Trust Portfolios L.P. owned 10.63% of Premium Dividend Fund as of July 31, 2025. |
| Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ownership in Financial Opportunities Fund | 6.8% | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC owned 6.8% of Financial Opportunities Fund as of December 31, 2023. |
| Number of funds overseen by Kristie M. Feinberg | 172 | Kristie M. Feinberg oversees 172 funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex. |
| Date of Annual Shareholder Meeting | 2026-02-17 | The annual shareholder meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern time. |
| Reporting Period End Date | 20250218 | The filing pertains to the fiscal year ending on this date. |
| Filing Date | 20241212 | The definitive proxy statement was filed on this date. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI)?
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund has 2 recent SEC filings from Dec 2024 to Dec 2025, including 2 DEF 14A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of HPI filings?
Across 2 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What are the key financial highlights for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund?
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What is the investment thesis for HPI?
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Who are the key executives at John Hancock Preferred Income Fund?
Key executives identified across John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's filings include Kristie M. Feinberg, James R. Boyle, Grace K. Fey, Christine L. Hurtsellers, Hassell H. McClellan and 1 others.
What are the main risk factors for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund stock?
Of HPI'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?
Forward guidance and predictions for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund are extracted from SEC filings as they are enriched.