# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001478482
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-277490
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
**Character Count:** 17991
**Document Hash:** 92393e1ea573c1d9d9a12a554ed0647b
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-277490.hdr.sgml**: 20251112

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-277490

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 497

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251112

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251112

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20251112

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001478482

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 001017025
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0430

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-183173
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251472445

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS
- **STREET 2:** 200 BERKELEY STREET
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 617-663-3000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS
- **STREET 2:** 200 BERKELEY STREET
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (Series ID: S000050077)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF | JHML          | C000158043 |

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### John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF (Series ID: S000050079)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                           | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | JHMM          | C000158045 |

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### John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF (Series ID: S000055737)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                           | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF | JHMD          | C000175540 |

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### John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (Series ID: S000059464)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | JHSC          | C000194897 |

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### John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (Series ID: S000063017)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | JHEM          | C000204467 |

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### John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF (Series ID: S000071291)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                      | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF | JHCB          | C000226213 |

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### John Hancock Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (Series ID: S000072179)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                  | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | JHMB          | C000227987 |

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### John Hancock Preferred Income ETF (Series ID: S000074603)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                        | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | JHPI          | C000232625 |

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### John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF (Series ID: S000077441)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                          | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF | JHDV          | C000237881 |

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### John Hancock International High Dividend ETF (Series ID: S000079041)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | JHID          | C000239874 |

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### John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF (Series ID: S000082141)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                              | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF | JHMU          | C000245406 |

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### John Hancock Fundamental All Cap Core ETF (Series ID: S000082342)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Fundamental All Cap Core ETF | JHAC          | C000245645 |

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### John Hancock Disciplined Value International Select ETF (Series ID: S000083349)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Disciplined Value International Select ETF | JDVI          | C000246920 |

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### John Hancock High Yield ETF (Series ID: S000084699)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                  | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock High Yield ETF | JHHY          | C000249134 |

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### John Hancock Core Bond ETF (Series ID: S000089152)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Core Bond ETF | JHCR          | C000255661 |

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### John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (Series ID: S000089153)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                      | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF | JHCP          | C000255662 |

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### John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF (Series ID: S000093162)

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|  |  |  |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF | JDVL          | C000261300 |

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### John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF (Series ID: S000094320)

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Class Name                          | Ticker Symbol | Class ID   |
| John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF | JHLN          | C000262811 |

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## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (Series ID: S000050077)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000158043 | John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF | JHML            |

### John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF (Series ID: S000050079)

| Class ID   | Class Name                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000158045 | John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | JHMM            |

### John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF (Series ID: S000055737)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                           | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000175540 | John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF | JHMD            |

### John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (Series ID: S000059464)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000194897 | John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | JHSC            |

### John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (Series ID: S000063017)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000204467 | John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | JHEM            |

### John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF (Series ID: S000071291)

| Class ID   | Class Name                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000226213 | John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF | JHCB            |

### John Hancock Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (Series ID: S000072179)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000227987 | John Hancock Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | JHMB            |

### John Hancock Preferred Income ETF (Series ID: S000074603)

| Class ID   | Class Name                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000232625 | John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | JHPI            |

### John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF (Series ID: S000077441)

| Class ID   | Class Name                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000237881 | John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF | JHDV            |

### John Hancock International High Dividend ETF (Series ID: S000079041)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000239874 | John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | JHID            |

### John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF (Series ID: S000082141)

| Class ID   | Class Name                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245406 | John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF | JHMU            |

### John Hancock Fundamental All Cap Core ETF (Series ID: S000082342)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245645 | John Hancock Fundamental All Cap Core ETF | JHAC            |

### John Hancock Disciplined Value International Select ETF (Series ID: S000083349)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000246920 | John Hancock Disciplined Value International Select ETF | JDVI            |

### John Hancock High Yield ETF (Series ID: S000084699)

| Class ID   | Class Name                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000249134 | John Hancock High Yield ETF | JHHY            |

### John Hancock Core Bond ETF (Series ID: S000089152)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000255661 | John Hancock Core Bond ETF | JHCR            |

### John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (Series ID: S000089153)

| Class ID   | Class Name                      | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000255662 | John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF | JHCP            |

### John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF (Series ID: S000093162)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000261300 | John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF | JDVL            |

### John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF (Series ID: S000094320)

| Class ID   | Class Name                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000262811 | John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF | JHLN            |

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Statement of Additional Information Supplement

**John Hancock Bond Trust** <br>**John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund** <br>**John Hancock Capital Series** <br>**John Hancock Collateral Trust** <br>**John Hancock Current Interest** <br>**John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust** <br>**John Hancock Funds II** <br>**John Hancock Funds III** <br>**John Hancock Investment Trust** <br>**John Hancock Investment Trust II** <br>**John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust** <br>**John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund** <br>**John Hancock Strategic Series** <br>**John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust**

**Supplement dated November 12, 2025 to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the SAI)**

At a meeting of shareholders held on November 12, 2025, shareholders of each Trust listed above elected, effective immediately, the following individuals to serve as Trustees of each Trust:

<u>Non-Independent Trustee</u>: <br>Kristie Feinberg

<u>Independent Trustees</u>: <br>Christine L. Hurtsellers <br>Kenneth J. Phelan <br>William K. Bacic <br>Thomas R. Wright

Accordingly, the following modifies and supplements the applicable disclosure under "THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT" in each SAI, effective immediately:

The tables below present certain information regarding Christine L. Hurtsellers and Kenneth J. Phelan (each, a "New Trustee," and together, the "New Trustees"), including their principal occupations, which, unless specific dates are shown, are of at least five years' duration. In addition, the tables include information concerning other directorships held by each New Trustee in other registered investment companies or publicly traded companies. As of October 31, 2025, the "John Hancock Fund Complex" consisted of 179 funds (including separate series of series mutual funds). Each Trustee has been elected to serve on the Board. The address of each New Trustee is 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

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| **Name**<br> **(Birth Year)**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Current Position(s)**<br> **with the Trusts**<sup>1</sup> <br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) and Other**<br> **Directorships During the Past 5 Years**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Number of Funds in John**<br> **Hancock Fund Complex**<br> **Overseen by Trustee**<br>|
| **Independent**  | **Independent**  |  |  |
| Christine L. Hurtsellers<br> (1963)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee, each Trust <br> (since 2025)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Director, Investment Committee Chair, Chariot Re (since 2025); <br> Board Counselor, UNICEF USA (since 2018); Board Counselor, <br> The Carter Center (since 2010); Voya Financial, Inc., Chief <br> Executive Officer, Voya Investment Management (2016-2024), <br> Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income (2009-2016); Board <br> Governor, Investment Company Institute (2019-2024); Director, <br> Pomona Capital (2018-2024); Former Member, US Treasury <br> Borrowing Advisory Committee (2014-2022).<br> Trustee of various trusts within the John Hancock Fund Complex <br> (since 2025).<br>| 172 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Name**<br> **(Birth Year)**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Current Position(s)**<br> **with the Trusts**<sup>1</sup><br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Principal Occupation(s) and Other**<br> **Directorships During the Past 5 Years**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Number of Funds in John**<br> **Hancock Fund Complex**<br> **Overseen by Trustee**<br>|
| **Independent**  | **Independent**  |  |  |
| Kenneth J. Phelan<br> (1959)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee, each Trust <br> (since 2025)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Director, Audit, Finance & Social Responsibility Committees <br> member, Adtalem Global Education Inc. (since 2020); Director, <br> Risk Oversight Chair, Executive, Human Resources & <br> Compensation Committees member, Huntington Bancshares <br> Incorporated (since 2019); Senior Advisor, Oliver Wyman, Inc. <br> (since 2019); Chief Risk Officer, U.S. Department of the Treasury <br> (2014-2019).<br> Trustee of various trusts within the John Hancock Fund Complex <br> (since 2025).<br>| 172 |

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<sup>1</sup> Because each Trust is not required to and does not hold regular annual shareholder meetings, each Trustee holds office for an indefinite term until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified or until he or she dies, retires, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified. Trustees may be removed from the Trust (provided the aggregate number of Trustees after such removal shall not be less than one) with cause or without cause, by the action of two-thirds of the remaining Trustees or by action of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the Trust.

Applicable disclosure under the heading "THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT" in the "Additional Information about the Trustees" section of each SAI is also modified and supplemented as follows, effective immediately:

In addition to the description of each New Trustee's Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships set forth above, the following provides further information about each New Trustee's specific experience, qualifications, attributes or skills with respect to each Trust. The information in this section should not be understood to mean that either of the New Trustees is an "expert" within the meaning of the federal securities laws:

**Independent Trustees**

*Christine L. Hurtsellers –* As the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, of Voya Investment Management and a former member of the Board of Governors of the Investment Company Institute, Ms. Hurtsellers brings deep leadership, risk management, corporate strategy, operations, and regulatory expertise in the investment management, financial services, and capital markets industries. She also brings strong board leadership experience in her roles as a director of a life and annuity reinsurance business and a number of large non-profits.

*Kenneth J. Phelan –* Through his role as a director of a bank holding company and a public company and through his former roles as chief risk officer of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and various financial institutions, Mr. Phelan brings a strong background in risk management and oversight, legal and regulatory compliance, and corporate strategy, as well as leadership and operational experience in investment management, banking and capital markets. He also brings strong board leadership experience, including through challenging market environments.

Additionally, certain information in the "Board Committees" sub-section of the "Duties of Trustees; Committee Structure" section is amended, effective immediately, to reflect updated Committee memberships and Chairpersons, as applicable, for certain of the Committees as set forth below:

**Compliance Committee.** The Board also has a standing Compliance Committee (Ms. Fey, Mr. Garfield, and Mses. Hurtsellers and Jackson). Ms. Fey serves as Chairperson of this Committee.

**Contracts, Legal & Risk Committee.** The Board also has a standing Contracts, Legal & Risk Committee (Mr. Boyle, Ms. Ellison McKee, and Messrs. Phelan and Wright). Mr. Boyle serves as Chairperson of this Committee.

**Investment Committee.** The Board also has an Investment Committee composed of all of the Trustees. The Investment Committee has four subcommittees with the Trustees divided among the four subcommittees (each an "Investment Sub-Committee"). Messrs. Boyle and Cunningham and Mses. Ellison McKee and Jackson serve as Chairpersons of the Investment Sub-Committees.

*You should read this supplement in conjunction with the SAI and retain it for your future reference.*

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