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BOSTON , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP (the "Subadviser"), announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan.
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund joins the penalty box of distribution cutters, leading to a deep discount. Limited recovery in the broader market outside of mega-cap growth names keeps pressure on equity funds invested more broadly. HEQ's low beta and derivatives hedge strategy may limit downside risk, but caution should be considered as I don't believe this is a buy-and-hold type of fund.
HEQ: Weak Equity CEF Cutting Its Distribution
The John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is designed to hedge one's portfolio, investing in a diversified mix of value-oriented sectors and employing options writing and futures contracts strategies. The fund's deep discount and history of touching premium levels make it a potentially strong entry point for investors looking to diversify and hedge their portfolio against a potential market drop. However, HEQ is not recommended as a long-term buy-and-hold position but rather as a tactical trading opportunity due to its hedging strategy and limited upside potential in bull markets.
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