John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE:HPF – Get Free Report) announced a monthly dividend on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 13th will be given a dividend of 0.1235 per share on Monday, August 31st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 13th.
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Stock Up 0.4%
HPF stock opened at $15.93 on Wednesday. John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II has a 12 month low of $15.06 and a 12 month high of $17.13. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $15.89 and a 200 day moving average price of $15.91.
About John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE: HPF) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the fund primarily invests in preferred securities issued by U.S. and, to a lesser extent, international issuers. Its diversified portfolio may include investment-grade and below-investment-grade preferred stocks, corporate debt securities, convertible securities and, when deemed appropriate, common equity.
Launched in June 2006, HPF employs leverage through preferred share borrowings and other forms of financing to enhance income potential.
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