# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001396502
**File Stem:** 0001133228-23-001171
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 169013
**Document Hash:** 3ddd40c7f786e1387c6149620550e389
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001133228-23-001171.hdr.sgml**: 20230309

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001133228-23-001171

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 40-17G

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230309

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230309

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20230309

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001396502
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 40-17G
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-22056
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23719029

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS
- **STREET 2:** 200 BERKELEY STREET
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 617-663-4319

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

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Yield Fund
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20070413

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| **John Hancock Financial Services** |  |
|  | ![](image_001.jpg) |
| U.S. Wealth Management<br> 200 Berkeley Street<br> Boston, MA 02116 |  |

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**March 9, 2023**

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC 20549

RE: John Hancock Bond Trust (File No. 811-03006)

John Hancock Collateral Trust (File No. 811-23027)

John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund (File No. 811-05979)

John Hancock Capital Series (File No. 811-01677)

John Hancock Current Interest (File No. 811-02485)

John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust (File No. 811-22733)

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (file No. 811-08568)

John Hancock Funds II (File No. 811-21779)

John Hancock Funds III (File No. 811-21777)

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (File No. 811-22441)

John Hancock Income Securities Trust (File No. 811-04186)

John Hancock Investment Trust (File No. 811-00560)

John Hancock Investment Trust II (File No. 811-03999)

John Hancock Investors Trust (File No. 811-04173)

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust (File No. 811-05968)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (File No. 811-21131)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (File No. 811-21202)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (File No. 811-21287)

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (File No. 811-05908)

John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund (File No. 811-02402)

John Hancock Strategic Series (File No. 811-04651)

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (File No. 811-21416)

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund (File No. 811-22056)

John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (File No. 811-04146)

(collectively the "Registrants" or the "Assured")

Dear Sir/Madam:

On behalf of the Registrants, enclosed for filing, pursuant to Rule 17g-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), are the following documents:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. A copy of the J **oint Insured Fidelity Bond No**. **81906724** issued by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, including all endorsements
to the policy as of March 9, 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. A copy of the **Excess Joint Insured Fidelity Bond** N **o**. **87142122B** issued by ICI Mutual Insurance Company and **Rider No. 1** to the Registrant's joint bond no. **87142122B** regarding requirements of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002,
as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. A copy of the **Excess Joint Insured Fidelity Bond No. 652075432** issued by Continental Casualty Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. A copy of the resolutions of the Board of Trustees approving the bonds.

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| **John Hancock Financial Services** |  |
|  | ![](image_001.jpg) |
| U.S. Wealth Management<br> 200 Berkeley Street<br> Boston, MA 02116 |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. A copy of the agreement among the Registrants entered into pursuant to paragraph (f) of Regulation 17g-1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. A statement showing the single bond amount (if the Registrants had not been named as an insured under this joint insured bond).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. A statement showing that premiums have been paid for the period **December 31, 2022** to **December 31, 2023.** 

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| Sincerely, |
| /s/ Betsy Anne Seel |
| Betsy Anne Seel |
| Assistant Secretary |

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| **Chubb Group of Insurance Companies** | **Chubb Group of Insurance Companies** | **Chubb Group of Insurance Companies** | **Chubb Group of Insurance Companies** | **DECLARATIONS** | **DECLARATIONS** |
| 202B Hall's Mill Road | 202B Hall's Mill Road | 202B Hall's Mill Road |  | **FINANCIAL INSTITUTION INVESTMENT** | **FINANCIAL INSTITUTION INVESTMENT** |
| Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 | Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 |  | **COMPANY ASSET PROTECTION BOND** | **COMPANY ASSET PROTECTION BOND** |
| NAME OF ASSURED (including its **Subsidiaries**): | NAME OF ASSURED (including its **Subsidiaries**): | NAME OF ASSURED (including its **Subsidiaries**): | NAME OF ASSURED (including its **Subsidiaries**): | Bond Number: 81906724 | Bond Number: 81906724 |
| JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS | JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS | JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS |  |  |  |
| 200 BERKLEY STREET | 200 BERKLEY STREET | 200 BERKLEY STREET |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  | **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY** | **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY** |
| BOSTON, MA 02216 | BOSTON, MA 02216 | BOSTON, MA 02216 |  | Incorporated under the laws of Indiana<br> a stock insurance company herein called the COMPANY | Incorporated under the laws of Indiana<br> a stock insurance company herein called the COMPANY |
|  |  |  |  | Capital Center, 251 North Illinois, Suite 1100<br> Indianapolis, IN 46204-1927 | Capital Center, 251 North Illinois, Suite 1100<br> Indianapolis, IN 46204-1927 |
| **ITEM 1.** | BOND PERIOD: from | BOND PERIOD: from | 12:01 a.m. on | December 31, 2022 |  |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to | 12:01 a.m. on | December 31, 2023 |  |
| **ITEM 2.** | LIMITS OF LIABILITY--DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS: | LIMITS OF LIABILITY--DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS: | LIMITS OF LIABILITY--DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS: | LIMITS OF LIABILITY--DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS: |  |
|  | If "Not Covered" is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any other reference shall be deemed to be deleted. **There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.** | If "Not Covered" is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any other reference shall be deemed to be deleted. **There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.** | If "Not Covered" is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any other reference shall be deemed to be deleted. **There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.** | If "Not Covered" is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any other reference shall be deemed to be deleted. **There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.** | If "Not Covered" is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any other reference shall be deemed to be deleted. **There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.** |
|  |  |  |  | SINGLE LOSS | DEDUCTIBLE |
|  | <u>INSURING CLAUSE</u> | <u>INSURING CLAUSE</u> |  | <u>LIMIT OF LIABILITY</u> | <u>AMOUNT</u> |
|  | 1. | Employee |  | $15000000 | $0 |
|  | 2. | On Premises |  | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 3. | In Transit |  | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 4. | Forgery or Alteration | Forgery or Alteration | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 5. | Extended Forgery | Extended Forgery | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 6. | Counterfeit Money | Counterfeit Money | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 7. | Threats to Person | Threats to Person | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 8. | Computer System | Computer System | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 9. | Voice Initiated Funds | Voice Initiated Funds |  |  |
|  |  | Transfer Instruction | Transfer Instruction | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 10. | Uncollectible Items of Deposit | Uncollectible Items of Deposit | $15000000 | $150000 |
|  | 11. | Audit Expense |  | $150000 | $0 |
| **ITEM 3.** | THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE FOLLOWING | THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE FOLLOWING | THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE FOLLOWING | THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE FOLLOWING | THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE FOLLOWING |
|  | ENDORSEMENTS EXECUTED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH: | ENDORSEMENTS EXECUTED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH: | ENDORSEMENTS EXECUTED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH: | ENDORSEMENTS EXECUTED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH: |  |
|  | 1 - 14 | 1 - 14 |  |  |  |

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ICAP Bond (5-98) - Federal <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 1 of 1

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE COMPANY** has caused this Bond to be signed by its authorized officers, but it shall not be valid unless also signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

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| /s/ Brandon M. Peene | /s/ John Lupica |
| Secretary | President |
| January 17, 2023 | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
| Date | Authorized Representative |

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<br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 2 of 2

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|  | The COMPANY, in consideration of payment of the required premium, and in reliance on the APPLICATION and all other statements made and information furnished to the COMPANY by the ASSURED, and subject to the DECLARATIONS made a part of this Bond and to all other terms and conditions of this Bond, agrees to pay the ASSURED for: |
| ***Insuring Clauses*** |  |

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| *Employee* | 1. | Loss resulting directly from **Larceny** or **Embezzlement** committed by any **Employee**, alone or in collusion with others. |
| *On Premises* | 2. | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from robbery, burglary, false pretenses, common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage, destruction or removal, from the possession, custody or control of the ASSURED, while such **Property** is lodged or deposited at premises located anywhere. |
| *In Transit* | 3. | Loss of **Property** resulting directly from common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage or destruction, while the **Property** is in transit anywhere: |

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a. in an armored motor vehicle, including loading and unloading thereof,

b. in the custody of a natural person acting as a messenger of the ASSURED, or

c. in the custody of a **Transportation Company** and being transported in
 a conveyance other than an armored motor vehicle provided, however, that covered **Property** transported in such manner is limited
 to the following:

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| (1) | written records, |
| (2) | securities issued in registered form, which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed, or |
| (3) | negotiable instruments not payable to bearer, which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed. |
| Coverage under this INSURING CLAUSE begins immediately on the receipt of such **Property** by the natural person or **Transportation Company** and ends immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative of the addressee located anywhere. | Coverage under this INSURING CLAUSE begins immediately on the receipt of such **Property** by the natural person or **Transportation Company** and ends immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative of the addressee located anywhere. |

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ICAP Bond (5-98) <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 1 of 19

***Insuring Clauses***

*(continued)*

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| *Forgery Or Alteration* | 4. | Loss resulting directly from: | Loss resulting directly from: |
|  |  | a. | **Forgery** on, or fraudulent material alteration of, any bills of exchange, checks, drafts, acceptances, certificates of deposits, promissory notes, due bills, money orders, orders upon public treasuries, letters of credit, other written promises, orders or directions to pay sums certain in money, or receipts for the withdrawal of **Property**, or |
|  |  | b. | transferring, paying or delivering any funds or other **Property**, or establishing any credit or giving any value in reliance on any written instructions, advices or applications directed to the ASSURED authorizing or acknowledging the transfer, payment, delivery or receipt of funds or other **Property**, which instructions, advices or applications fraudulently purport to bear the handwritten signature of any customer of the ASSURED, or shareholder or subscriber to shares of an **Investment Company**, or of any financial institution or **Employee** but which instructions, advices or applications either bear a **Forgery** or have been fraudulently materially altered without the knowledge and consent of such customer, shareholder, subscriber, financial institution or **Employee**; |
|  |  | excluding, however, under this INSURING CLAUSE any loss covered under INSURING CLAUSE 5. of this Bond, whether or not coverage for INSURING CLAUSE 5. is provided for in the DECLARATIONS of this Bond. | excluding, however, under this INSURING CLAUSE any loss covered under INSURING CLAUSE 5. of this Bond, whether or not coverage for INSURING CLAUSE 5. is provided for in the DECLARATIONS of this Bond. |
|  |  | For the purpose of this INSURING CLAUSE, a mechanically reproduced facsimile signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature. | For the purpose of this INSURING CLAUSE, a mechanically reproduced facsimile signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature. |
| *Extended Forgery* | 5. | Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having, in good faith, and in the ordinary course of business, for its own account or the account of others in any capacity: | Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having, in good faith, and in the ordinary course of business, for its own account or the account of others in any capacity: |
|  |  | a. | acquired, accepted or received, sold or delivered, or given value, extended credit or assumed liability, in reliance on any original **Securities, documents or other written instruments** which prove to: |

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|  | (1) | bear a **Forgery** or a fraudulently material alteration, |
|  | (2) | have been lost or stolen, or |
|  | (3) | be **Counterfeit**, or |
| b. | guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signatures on any transfer, assignment, bill of sale, power of attorney, guarantee, endorsement or other obligation upon or in connection with any **Securities, documents or other written instruments**. | guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signatures on any transfer, assignment, bill of sale, power of attorney, guarantee, endorsement or other obligation upon or in connection with any **Securities, documents or other written instruments**. |
| Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession if taken as collateral, of such **Securities, documents or other written instruments** by an **Employee, Custodian**, or a Federal or State chartered deposit institution of the ASSURED is a condition precedent to the ASSURED having relied on such items. Release or return of such collateral is an acknowledgment by the ASSURED that it no longer relies on such collateral. | Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession if taken as collateral, of such **Securities, documents or other written instruments** by an **Employee, Custodian**, or a Federal or State chartered deposit institution of the ASSURED is a condition precedent to the ASSURED having relied on such items. Release or return of such collateral is an acknowledgment by the ASSURED that it no longer relies on such collateral. | Actual physical possession, and continued actual physical possession if taken as collateral, of such **Securities, documents or other written instruments** by an **Employee, Custodian**, or a Federal or State chartered deposit institution of the ASSURED is a condition precedent to the ASSURED having relied on such items. Release or return of such collateral is an acknowledgment by the ASSURED that it no longer relies on such collateral. |

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ICAP Bond (5-98) <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 2 of 19

***Insuring Clauses***

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| *Extended Forgery (continued)* |  | For the purpose of this INSURING CLAUSE, a mechanically reproduced facsimile signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature. |
| *Counterfeit Money* | 6. | Loss resulting directly from the receipt by the ASSURED in good faith of any **Counterfeit** money. |
| *Threats To Person* | 7. | Loss resulting directly from surrender of **Property** away from an office of the ASSURED as a result of a threat communicated to the ASSURED to do bodily harm to an **Employee** as defined in SECTION 1.e. (1), (2) and (5), a **Relative** or invitee of such **Employee**, or a resident of the household of such **Employee**, who is, or allegedly is, being held captive provided, however, that prior to the surrender of such **Property**: |

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| a. | the **Employee** who receives the threat has made a reasonable effort to notify an officer of the ASSURED who is not involved in such threat, and |
| b. | the ASSURED has made a reasonable effort to notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement authorities concerning such threat. |
| It is agreed that for purposes of this INSURING CLAUSE, any **Employee** of the ASSURED, as set forth in the preceding paragraph, shall be deemed to be an ASSURED hereunder, but only with respect to the surrender of money, securities and other tangible personal property in which such **Employee** has a legal or equitable interest. | It is agreed that for purposes of this INSURING CLAUSE, any **Employee** of the ASSURED, as set forth in the preceding paragraph, shall be deemed to be an ASSURED hereunder, but only with respect to the surrender of money, securities and other tangible personal property in which such **Employee** has a legal or equitable interest. |

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| *Computer System* | 8. | Loss resulting directly from fraudulent: | Loss resulting directly from fraudulent: |
|  |  | a. | entries of data into, or |
|  |  | b. | changes of data elements or programs within, |
|  |  | **a Computer System**, provided the fraudulent entry or change causes: | **a Computer System**, provided the fraudulent entry or change causes: |

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(1) funds or other property to be transferred, paid or delivered,

(2) an account of the ASSURED or of its customer to be added,
 deleted, debited or credited, or

(3) an unauthorized account or a fictitious account to be
 debited or credited.

ICAP Bond (5-98) <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 3 of 19

***Insuring Clauses***

*(continued)*

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| *Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction* | 9. | Loss resulting directly from **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** directed to the ASSURED authorizing the transfer of dividends or redemption proceeds of **Investment Company** shares from a **Customer's** account, provided such **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** was: | Loss resulting directly from **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** directed to the ASSURED authorizing the transfer of dividends or redemption proceeds of **Investment Company** shares from a **Customer's** account, provided such **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** was: |
|  |  | a. | received at the ASSURED'S offices by those **Employees** of the ASSURED specifically authorized to receive the **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction**, |
|  |  | b. | made by a person purporting to be a **Customer**, and |
|  |  | c. | made by said person for the purpose of causing the ASSURED or **Customer** to sustain a loss or making an improper personal financial gain for such person or any other person. |
|  |  | In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE, all **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instructions** must be received and processed in accordance with the Designated Procedures outlined in the APPLICATION furnished to the COMPANY. | In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE, all **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instructions** must be received and processed in accordance with the Designated Procedures outlined in the APPLICATION furnished to the COMPANY. |

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| *Uncollectible Items of Deposit* | 10. | Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having credited an account of a customer, shareholder or subscriber on the faith of any **Items of Deposit** which prove to be uncollectible, provided that the crediting of such account causes: |

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a. redemptions or withdrawals to be permitted,

b. shares to be issued, or

c. dividends to be paid,

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| from an account of an **Investment Company**. |
| In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE, the ASSURED must hold **Items of Deposit** for the minimum number of days stated in the APPLICATION before permitting any redemptions or withdrawals, issuing any shares or paying any dividends with respect to such **Items of Deposit**. |
| **Items of Deposit** shall not be deemed uncollectible until the ASSURED'S standard collection procedures have failed. |

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| *Audit Expense* | 11. | Expense incurred by the ASSURED for that part of the cost of audits or examinations required by any governmental regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization to be conducted by such authority, organization or their appointee by reason of the discovery of loss sustained by the ASSURED and covered by this Bond. |

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ICAP Bond (5-98) <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 4 of 19

***General Agreements***

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| *Additional Companies Included As Assured* | A. | If more than one corporation, or **Investment Company**, or any combination of them is included as the ASSURED herein: | If more than one corporation, or **Investment Company**, or any combination of them is included as the ASSURED herein: |
|  |  | (1) | The total liability of the COMPANY under this Bond for loss or losses sustained by any one or more or all of them shall not exceed the limit for which the COMPANY would be liable under this Bond if all such loss were sustained by any one of them. |
|  |  | (2) | Only the first named ASSURED shall be deemed to be the sole agent of the others for all purposes under this Bond, including but not limited to the giving or receiving of any notice or proof required to be given and for the purpose of effecting or accepting any amendments to or termination of this Bond. The COMPANY shall furnish each **Investment Company** with a copy of the Bond and with any amendment thereto, together with a copy of each formal filing of claim by any other named ASSURED and notification of the terms of the settlement of each such claim prior to the execution of such settlement. |
|  |  | (3) | The COMPANY shall not be responsible for the proper application of any payment made hereunder to the first named ASSURED. |
|  |  | (4) | Knowledge possessed or discovery made by any partner, director, trustee, officer or supervisory employee of any ASSURED shall constitute knowledge or discovery by all the ASSUREDS for the purposes of this Bond. |
|  |  | (5) | If the first named ASSURED ceases for any reason to be covered under this Bond, then the ASSURED next named on the APPLICATION shall thereafter be considered as the first named ASSURED for the purposes of this Bond. |
| *Representation Made By Assured* | B. | The ASSURED represents that all information it has furnished in the APPLICATION for this Bond or otherwise is complete, true and correct. Such APPLICATION and other information constitute part of this Bond. | The ASSURED represents that all information it has furnished in the APPLICATION for this Bond or otherwise is complete, true and correct. Such APPLICATION and other information constitute part of this Bond. |
|  |  | The ASSURED must promptly notify the COMPANY of any change in any fact or circumstance which materially affects the risk assumed by the COMPANY under this Bond. | The ASSURED must promptly notify the COMPANY of any change in any fact or circumstance which materially affects the risk assumed by the COMPANY under this Bond. |
|  |  | Any intentional misrepresentation, omission, concealment or incorrect statement of a material fact, in the APPLICATION or otherwise, shall be grounds for recision of this Bond. | Any intentional misrepresentation, omission, concealment or incorrect statement of a material fact, in the APPLICATION or otherwise, shall be grounds for recision of this Bond. |

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ICAP Bond (5-98) <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 5 of 19

***General Agreements***

*(continued)*

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| *Additional Offices Or Employees - Consolidation, Merger Or Purchase Or* | C. | If the ASSURED, other than an **Investment Company**, while this Bond is in force, merges or consolidates with, or purchases or acquires assets or liabilities of another institution, the ASSURED shall not have the coverage afforded under this Bond for loss which has: |

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| *Acquisition Of Assets Or Liabilities - Notice To Company* | (1) | occurred or will occur on premises, or |
| *Acquisition Of Assets Or Liabilities - Notice To Company* | (2) | been caused or will be caused by an employee, or |
|  | (3) | arisen or will arise out of the assets or liabilities, |
|  | of such institution, unless the ASSURED: | of such institution, unless the ASSURED: |
|  | a. | gives the COMPANY written notice of the proposed consolidation, merger or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities prior to the proposed effective date of such action, and |
|  | b. | obtains the written consent of the COMPANY to extend some or all of the coverage provided by this Bond to such additional exposure, and |
|  | c. | on obtaining such consent, pays to the COMPANY an additional premium. |

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| *Change Of Control - Notice To Company* | D. | When the ASSURED learns of a change in control (other than in an **Investment Company**), as set forth in Section 2(a) (9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the ASSURED shall within sixty (60) days give written notice to the COMPANY setting forth: | When the ASSURED learns of a change in control (other than in an **Investment Company**), as set forth in Section 2(a) (9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the ASSURED shall within sixty (60) days give written notice to the COMPANY setting forth: |
|  |  | (1) | the names of the transferors and transferees (or the names of the beneficial owners if the voting securities are registered in another name), |
|  |  | (2) | the total number of voting securities owned by the transferors and the transferees (or the beneficial owners), both immediately before and after the transfer, and |
|  |  | (3) | the total number of outstanding voting securities. |
|  |  | Failure to give the required notice shall result in termination of coverage for any loss involving a transferee, to be effective on the date of such change in control. | Failure to give the required notice shall result in termination of coverage for any loss involving a transferee, to be effective on the date of such change in control. |
| *Court Costs And Attorneys' Fees* | E. | The COMPANY will indemnify the ASSURED for court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred and paid by the ASSURED in defense, whether or not successful, whether or not fully litigated on the merits and whether or not settled, of any claim, suit or legal proceeding with respect to which the ASSURED would be entitled to recovery under this Bond. However, with respect to INSURING CLAUSE 1., this Section shall only apply in the event that: | The COMPANY will indemnify the ASSURED for court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred and paid by the ASSURED in defense, whether or not successful, whether or not fully litigated on the merits and whether or not settled, of any claim, suit or legal proceeding with respect to which the ASSURED would be entitled to recovery under this Bond. However, with respect to INSURING CLAUSE 1., this Section shall only apply in the event that: |
|  |  | (1) | an **Employee** admits to being guilty of **Larceny or Embezzlement**, |
|  |  | (2) | an **Employee** is adjudicated to be guilty of **Larceny or Embezzlement**, or |

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***General Agreements***

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| *Court Costs And Attorneys' Fees (continued)* | (3) | in the absence of 1 or 2 above, an arbitration panel agrees, after a review of an agreed statement of facts between the COMPANY and the ASSURED, that an **Employee** would be found guilty of **Larceny or Embezzlement** if such **Employee** were prosecuted. |

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| The ASSURED shall promptly give notice to the COMPANY of any such suit or legal proceeding and at the request of the COMPANY shall furnish copies of all pleadings and pertinent papers to the COMPANY. The COMPANY may, at its sole option, elect to conduct the defense of all or part of such legal proceeding. The defense by the COMPANY shall be in the name of the ASSURED through attorneys selected by the COMPANY. The ASSURED shall provide all reasonable information and assistance as required by the COMPANY for such defense. |
| If the COMPANY declines to defend the ASSURED, no settlement without the prior written consent of the COMPANY nor judgment against the ASSURED shall determine the existence, extent or amount of coverage under this Bond. |
| If the amount demanded in any such suit or legal proceeding is within the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, if any, the COMPANY shall have no liability for court costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending all or part of such suit or legal proceeding. |
| If the amount demanded in any such suit or legal proceeding is in excess of the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING CLAUSE, the COMPANY'S liability for court costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending all or part of such suit or legal proceedings is limited to the proportion of such court costs and attorney's fees incurred that the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING CLAUSE bears to the total of the amount demanded in such suit or legal proceeding. |
| If the amount demanded is any such suit or legal proceeding is in excess of the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, if any, but within the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING CLAUSE, the COMPANY'S liability for court costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending all or part of such suit or legal proceedings shall be limited to the proportion of such court costs or attorney's fees that the amount demanded that would be payable under this Bond after application of the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, bears to the total amount demanded. |
| Amounts paid by the COMPANY for court costs and attorneys' fees shall be in addition to the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS. |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

*Definitions* 1. As used in this Bond:

a. **Computer System** means a computer and all input,
 output, processing, storage, off-line media libraries, and communication facilities which are connected to the computer and which are
 under the control and supervision of the operating system(s) or application(s) software used by the ASSURED.

b. **Counterfeit** means an imitation of an actual
 valid original which is intended to deceive and be taken as the original.

c. **Custodian** means the institution designated by an **Investment Company** to maintain possession and control of its assets.

d. **Customer** means an individual, corporate, partnership, trust
 customer, shareholder or subscriber of an **Investment Company** which has a written agreement with the ASSURED for **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction**.

e. **Employee** means:

(1) an officer of the ASSURED,

(2) a natural person while in the regular service of the ASSURED at any
 of the ASSURED'S premises and compensated directly by the ASSURED through its payroll system and subject to the United States Internal
 Revenue Service Form W-2 or equivalent income reporting plans of other countries, and whom the ASSURED has the right to control and direct
 both as to the result to be accomplished and details and means by which such result is accomplished in the performance of such service,

(3) a guest student pursuing studies or performing
 duties in any of the ASSURED'S premises,

(4) an attorney retained by the ASSURED and an employee
 of such attorney while either is performing legal services for the ASSURED,

(5) a natural person provided by an employment contractor
 to perform employee duties for the ASSURED under the ASSURED'S supervision at any of the ASSURED'S premises,

(6) an employee of an institution merged or consolidated
 with the ASSURED prior to the effective date of this Bond,

(7) a director or trustee of the ASSURED, but only while performing acts
 within the scope of the customary and usual duties of any officer or other employee of the ASSURED or while acting as a member of any
 committee duly elected or appointed to examine or audit or have custody of or access to **Property** of the ASSURED, or

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Definitions (continued)* | (8) | each natural person, partnership or corporation authorized by written agreement with the ASSURED to perform services as electronic data processor of checks or other accounting records related to such checks but only while such person, partnership or corporation is actually performing such services and not: |

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a. creating, preparing, modifying or maintaining
 the ASSURED'S computer software or programs, or

b. acting as transfer agent or in any other agency
 capacity in issuing checks, drafts or securities for the ASSURED,

(9) any partner, officer or employee of
 an investment advisor, an underwriter (distributor), a transfer agent or shareholder accounting recordkeeper, or an administrator, for
 an **Investment Company** while performing acts coming within the scope of the customary and usual duties of an officer or employee
 of an **Investment Company** or acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed to examine, audit or have custody of
 or access to **Property** of **an Investment Company**.

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| The term **Employee** shall not include any partner, officer or employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting recordkeeper or administrator: | The term **Employee** shall not include any partner, officer or employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting recordkeeper or administrator: |
| a. | which is not an "affiliated person" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) of an **Investment Company** or of the investment advisor or underwriter (distributor) of such **Investment Company**, or |
| b. | which is a "bank" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940). |
|  | This Bond does not afford coverage in favor of the employers of persons as set forth in e. (4), (5) and (8) above, and upon payment to the ASSURED by the COMPANY resulting directly from **Larceny or Embezzlement** committed by any of the partners, officers or employees of such employers, whether acting alone or in collusion with others, an assignment of such of the ASSURED'S rights and causes of action as it may have against such employers by reason of such acts so committed shall, to the extent of such payment, be given by the ASSURED to the COMPANY, and the ASSURED shall execute all papers necessary to secure to the COMPANY the rights provided for herein. |
| Each employer of persons as set forth in e.(4), (5) and (8) above and the partners, officers and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed to be one person for all the purposes of this Bond; excepting, however, the fifth paragraph of Section 13. | Each employer of persons as set forth in e.(4), (5) and (8) above and the partners, officers and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed to be one person for all the purposes of this Bond; excepting, however, the fifth paragraph of Section 13. |
| Independent contractors not specified in e.(4), (5) or (8) above, intermediaries, agents, brokers or other representatives of the same general character shall not be considered **Employees**. | Independent contractors not specified in e.(4), (5) or (8) above, intermediaries, agents, brokers or other representatives of the same general character shall not be considered **Employees**. |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Definitions (continued)* | f. | **Forgery** means the signing of the name of another natural person with the intent to deceive but does not mean a signature which consists in whole or in part of one's own name, with or without authority, in any capacity for any purpose. |
|  | g. | **Investment Company** means any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and listed under the NAME OF ASSURED on the DECLARATIONS. |
|  | h. | **Items of Deposit** means one or more checks or drafts drawn upon a financial institution in the United States of America. |
|  | i. | **Larceny or Embezzlement** means larceny or embezzlement as defined in Section 37 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
|  | j. | **Property** means money, revenue and other stamps; securities; including any note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of deposit, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral trust certificate, preorganization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, any interest or instruments commonly known as a security under the Investment Company Act of 1940, any other certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase any of the foregoing; bills of exchange; acceptances; checks; withdrawal orders; money orders; travelers' letters of credit; bills of lading; abstracts of title; insurance policies, deeds, mortgages on real estate and/or upon chattels and interests therein; assignments of such policies, deeds or mortgages; other valuable papers, including books of accounts and other records used by the ASSURED in the conduct of its business (but excluding all electronic data processing records); and, all other instruments similar to or in the nature of the foregoing in which the ASSURED acquired an interest at the time of the ASSURED'S consolidation or merger with, or purchase of the principal assets of, a predecessor or which are held by the ASSURED for any purpose or in any capacity and whether so held gratuitously or not and whether or not the ASSURED is liable therefor. |
|  | k. | **Relative** means the spouse of an **Employee** or partner of the ASSURED and any unmarried child supported wholly by, or living in the home of, such **Employee** or partner and being related to them by blood, marriage or legal guardianship. |
|  | l. | **Securities, documents or other written instruments** means original (including original counterparts) negotiable or non-negotiable instruments, or assignments thereof, which in and of themselves represent an equitable interest, ownership, or debt and which are in the ordinary course of business transferable by delivery of such instruments with any necessary endorsements or assignments. |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Definitions (continued)* | m. | **Subsidiary** means any organization that, at the inception date of this Bond, is named in the APPLICATION or is created during the BOND PERIOD and of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding securities or voting rights representing the present right to vote for election of directors is owned or controlled by the ASSURED either directly or through one or more of its subsidiaries. |
|  | n. | **Transportation Company** means any organization which provides its own or its leased vehicles for transportation or which provides freight forwarding or air express services. |
|  | o. | **Voice Initiated Election** means any election concerning dividend options available to **Investment Company** shareholders or subscribers which is requested by voice over the telephone. |
|  | p. | **Voice Initiated Redemption** means any redemption of shares issued by an **Investment Company** which is requested by voice over the telephone. |
|  | q. | **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** means any **Voice Initiated Redemption** or **Voice Initiated Election**. |
|  | For the purposes of these definitions, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, unless otherwise indicated. | For the purposes of these definitions, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, unless otherwise indicated. |

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| *General Exclusions -* | 2. | **This bond does not directly or indirectly cover:** |

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| *Applicable to All Insuring Clauses* | <br>a. | <br>loss not reported to the COMPANY in writing within sixty (60) days after termination of this Bond as an entirety; |
|  | b. | loss due to riot or civil commotion outside the United States of America and Canada, or any loss due to military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection. This Section 2.b., however, shall not apply to loss which occurs in transit in the circumstances recited in INSURING CLAUSE 3., provided that when such transit was initiated there was no knowledge on the part of any person acting for the ASSURED of such riot, civil commotion, military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection; |
|  | c. | loss resulting from the effects of nuclear fission or fusion or radioactivity; |
|  | d. | loss of potential income including, but not limited to, interest and dividends not realized by the ASSURED or by any customer of the ASSURED; |
|  | e. | damages of any type for which the ASSURED is legally liable, except compensatory damages, but not multiples thereof, arising from a loss covered under this Bond; |
|  | f. | costs, fees and expenses incurred by the ASSURED in establishing the existence of or amount of loss under this Bond, except to the extent covered under INSURING CLAUSE 11.; |
|  | g. | loss resulting from indirect or consequential loss of any nature; |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *General Exclusions - Applicable to All Insuring Clauses* | h. | loss resulting from dishonest acts by any member of the Board of Directors or Board of Trustees of the ASSURED who is not an **Employee**, acting alone or in collusion with others; |
| *(continued)* | i. | loss, or that part of any loss, resulting solely from any violation by the ASSURED or by any **Employee**: |

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(1) of any law regulating:

a. the issuance, purchase or sale of securities,

b. securities transactions on security or commodity exchanges or the
 over the counter market,

c. investment companies,

d. investment advisors, or

(2) of any rule or regulation made pursuant to any such law; or

j. loss of confidential information, material or data;

k. loss resulting from voice requests
 or instructions received over the telephone, provided however, this Section 2.k. shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 7. or 9.

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| *Specific Exclusions -* | 3. | **This Bond does not directly or indirectly cover:** |

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| *Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clause 1.* | a. | loss caused by an **Employee**, provided, however, this Section 3.a. shall not apply to loss covered under INSURING CLAUSE 2. or 3. which results directly from misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, or damage or destruction of **Property**; |

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b. loss through the surrender of property away from premises of
 the ASSURED as a result of a threat:

(1) to do bodily harm to any natural person, except loss
 of **Property** in transit in the custody of any person acting as messenger of the ASSURED, provided that when such transit was initiated
 there was no knowledge by the ASSURED of any such threat, and provided further that this Section 3.b. shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE
 7., or

(2) to do damage to the premises or **Property** of the ASSURED;

c. loss resulting from payments made or withdrawals
 from any account involving erroneous credits to such account;

d. loss involving **Items of Deposit** which are not finally paid for any reason provided however, that this Section 3.d. shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 10.;

e. loss of property while in the mail;

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Specific Exclusions - Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clause 1.<br> (continued)* | f. | loss resulting from the failure for any reason of a financial or depository institution, its receiver or other liquidator to pay or deliver funds or other **Property** to the ASSURED provided further that this Section 3.f. shall not apply to loss of **Property** resulting directly from robbery, burglary, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage, destruction or removal from the possession, custody or control of the ASSURED. |
|  | g. | loss of **Property** while in the custody of a **Transportation Company**, provided however, that this Section 3.g. shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 3.; |
|  | h. | loss resulting from entries or changes made by a natural person with authorized access to a **Computer System** who acts in good faith on instructions, unless such instructions are given to that person by a software contractor or its partner, officer, or employee authorized by the ASSURED to design, develop, prepare, supply, service, write or implement programs for the ASSURED's **Computer System**; or |
|  | i. | loss resulting directly or indirectly from the input of data into a **Computer System** terminal, either on the premises of the customer of the ASSURED or under the control of such a customer, by a customer or other person who had authorized access to the customer's authentication mechanism. |

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| *Specific Exclusions -* | 4. | **This bond does not directly or indirectly cover:** |

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| *Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clauses 1., 4., And 5.* | <br>a. | <br>loss resulting from the complete or partial non-payment of or default on any loan whether such loan was procured in good faith or through trick, artifice, fraud or false pretenses; provided, however, this Section 4.a. shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 8.; |
|  | b. | loss resulting from forgery or any alteration; |
|  | c. | loss involving a counterfeit provided, however, this Section 4.c. shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 5. or 6. |

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| *Limit Of Liability/Non- Reduction And Non- Accumulation Of Liability* | 5. | At all times prior to termination of this Bond, this Bond shall continue in force for the limit stated in the applicable sections of ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS, notwithstanding any previous loss for which the COMPANY may have paid or be liable to pay under this Bond provided, however, that the liability of the COMPANY under this Bond with respect to all loss resulting from: | At all times prior to termination of this Bond, this Bond shall continue in force for the limit stated in the applicable sections of ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS, notwithstanding any previous loss for which the COMPANY may have paid or be liable to pay under this Bond provided, however, that the liability of the COMPANY under this Bond with respect to all loss resulting from: |
|  |  | a. | any one act of burglary, robbery or hold-up, or attempt thereat, in which no **Employee** is concerned or implicated, or |
|  |  | b. | any one unintentional or negligent act on the part of any one person resulting in damage to or destruction or misplacement of **Property**, or |
|  |  | c. | all acts, other than those specified in a. above, of any one person, or |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Limit Of Liability/Non-* | d. | any one casualty or event other than those specified in a., b., or c. above, |
| *Reduction And Non-Accumulation Of Liability (continued)* | shall be deemed to be one loss and shall be limited to the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS of this Bond irrespective of the total amount of such loss or losses and shall not be cumulative in amounts from year to year or from period to period. | shall be deemed to be one loss and shall be limited to the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS of this Bond irrespective of the total amount of such loss or losses and shall not be cumulative in amounts from year to year or from period to period. |
|  | All acts, as specified in c. above, of any one person which | All acts, as specified in c. above, of any one person which |

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| i. | directly or indirectly aid in any way wrongful acts of any other person or persons, or |
| ii. | permit the continuation of wrongful acts of any other person or persons |
| whether such acts are committed with or without the knowledge of the wrongful acts of the person so aided, and whether such acts are committed with or without the intent to aid such other person, shall be deemed to be one loss with the wrongful acts of all persons so aided. | whether such acts are committed with or without the knowledge of the wrongful acts of the person so aided, and whether such acts are committed with or without the intent to aid such other person, shall be deemed to be one loss with the wrongful acts of all persons so aided. |

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| *Discovery* | 6. | This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by an officer of the ASSURED during the BOND PERIOD. Discovery occurs at the earlier of an officer of the ASSURED being aware of: | This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by an officer of the ASSURED during the BOND PERIOD. Discovery occurs at the earlier of an officer of the ASSURED being aware of: |
|  |  | a. | facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond, or |
|  |  | b. | an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the ASSURED is liable to a third party, |
|  |  | regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known. | regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known. |

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| *Notice To Company - Proof - Legal Proceedings Against Company* | 7. | a. | The ASSURED shall give the COMPANY notice thereof at the earliest practicable moment, not to exceed sixty (60) days after discovery of loss, in an amount that is in excess of 50% of the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, as stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS. |
|  |  | b. | The ASSURED shall furnish to the COMPANY proof of loss, duly sworn to, with full particulars within six (6) months after such discovery. |
|  |  | c. | Securities listed in a proof of loss shall be identified by certificate or bond numbers, if issued with them. |
|  |  | d. | Legal proceedings for the recovery of any loss under this Bond shall not be brought prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days after the proof of loss is filed with the COMPANY or after the expiration of twenty-four (24) months from the discovery of such loss. |
|  |  | e. | This Bond affords coverage only in favor of the ASSURED. No claim, suit, action or legal proceedings shall be brought under this Bond by anyone other than the ASSURED. |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Notice To Company - Proof - Legal Proceedings Against Company (continued)* |  | f. | Proof of loss involving **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** shall include electronic recordings of such instructions. |
| *Deductible Amount* | 8. | The COMPANY shall not be liable under any INSURING CLAUSES of this Bond on account of loss unless the amount of such loss, after deducting the net amount of all reimbursement and/or recovery obtained or made by the ASSURED, other than from any Bond or policy of insurance issued by an insurance company and covering such loss, or by the COMPANY on account thereof prior to payment by the COMPANY of such loss, shall exceed the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT set forth in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS, and then for such excess only, but in no event for more than the applicable LIMITS OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS. | The COMPANY shall not be liable under any INSURING CLAUSES of this Bond on account of loss unless the amount of such loss, after deducting the net amount of all reimbursement and/or recovery obtained or made by the ASSURED, other than from any Bond or policy of insurance issued by an insurance company and covering such loss, or by the COMPANY on account thereof prior to payment by the COMPANY of such loss, shall exceed the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT set forth in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS, and then for such excess only, but in no event for more than the applicable LIMITS OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS. |
|  |  | There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any **Investment Company**. | There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any **Investment Company**. |
| *Valuation* | 9. | **BOOKS OF ACCOUNT OR OTHER RECORDS** | **BOOKS OF ACCOUNT OR OTHER RECORDS** |

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| The value of any loss of **Property** consisting of books of account or other records used by the ASSURED in the conduct of its business shall be the amount paid by the ASSURED for blank books, blank pages, or other materials which replace the lost books of account or other records, plus the cost of labor paid by the ASSURED for the actual transcription or copying of data to reproduce such books of account or other records. |
| The value of any loss of **Property** other than books of account or other records used by the ASSURED in the conduct of its business, for which a claim is made shall be determined by the average market value of such **Property** on the business day immediately preceding discovery of such loss provided, however, that the value of any **Property** replaced by the ASSURED with the consent of the COMPANY and prior to the settlement of any claim for such **Property** shall be the actual market value at the time of replacement. |
| In the case of a loss of interim certificates, warrants, rights or other securities, the production of which is necessary to the exercise of subscription, conversion, redemption or deposit privileges, the value of them shall be the market value of such privileges immediately preceding their expiration if said loss is not discovered until after their expiration. If no market price is quoted for such **Property** or for such privileges, the value shall be fixed by agreement between the parties. |
| **OTHER PROPERTY** |
| The value of any loss of **Property**, other than as stated above, shall be the actual cash value or the cost of repairing or replacing such **Property** with **Property** of like quality and value, whichever is less. |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

*(continued)*

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| *Securities Settlement* | 10. | In the event of a loss of securities covered under this Bond, the COMPANY may, at its sole discretion, purchase replacement securities, tender the value of the securities in money, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement securities. |
|  |  | The indemnity required from the ASSURED under the terms of this Section against all loss, cost or expense arising from the replacement of securities by the COMPANY'S indemnity shall be: |

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a. for securities having a value less
 than or equal to the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT - one hundred (100%) percent;

b. for securities having a value in excess of the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT
 but within the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY - the percentage that the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT bears to the value of the securities;

c. for securities having a value greater than the
 applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY - the percentage that the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT and portion in excess of the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY bears
 to the value of the securities.

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| The value referred to in Section 10.a., b., and c. is the value in accordance with Section 9, Valuation, regardless of the value of such securities at the time the loss under the COMPANY'S indemnity is sustained. |
| The COMPANY is not required to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of securities which is not covered by this Bond; however, the COMPANY may do so as a courtesy to the ASSURED and at its sole discretion. |
| The ASSURED shall pay the proportion of the Company's premium charge for the Company's indemnity as set forth in Section 10.a., b., and c. No portion of the LIMIT OF LIABILITY shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity purchased by the ASSURED to obtain replacement securities. |

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| *Subrogation - Assignment –* <br> *Recovery* | 11. | In the event of a payment under this Bond, the COMPANY shall be subrogated to all of the ASSURED'S rights of recovery against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. On request, the ASSURED shall deliver to the COMPANY an assignment of the ASSURED'S rights, title and interest and causes of action against any person or entity to the extent of such payment. |
|  |  | Recoveries, whether effected by the COMPANY or by the ASSURED, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery in the following order: |

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a. first, to the satisfaction of the ASSURED'S
 loss which would otherwise have been paid but for the fact that it is in excess of the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY,

b. second, to the COMPANY in satisfaction of amounts
 paid in settlement of the ASSURED'S claim,

c. third, to the ASSURED in satisfaction
 of the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, and

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Subrogation - Assignment – Recovery (continued)* | d. | fourth, to the ASSURED in satisfaction of any loss suffered by the ASSURED which was not covered under this Bond. |
|  | Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the COMPANY shall not be deemed a recovery under this section. | Recovery from reinsurance or indemnity of the COMPANY shall not be deemed a recovery under this section. |

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*Cooperation Of Assured* 12. At the COMPANY'S request and at reasonable times and places designated by the COMPANY, the ASSURED shall:

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| a. | submit to examination by the COMPANY and subscribe to the same under oath, |
| b. | produce for the COMPANY'S examination all pertinent records, and |
| c. | cooperate with the COMPANY in all matters pertaining to the loss. |
| The ASSURED shall execute all papers and render assistance to secure to the COMPANY the rights and causes of action provided for under this Bond. The ASSURED shall do nothing after loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action. | The ASSURED shall execute all papers and render assistance to secure to the COMPANY the rights and causes of action provided for under this Bond. The ASSURED shall do nothing after loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action. |

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| *Termination* | 13. | If the Bond is for a sole ASSURED, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination. |
|  |  | If the Bond is for a joint ASSURED, it shall not be terminated unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party, and by the COMPANY to all ASSURED **Investment Companies** and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination. |
|  |  | This Bond will terminate as to any one ASSURED, other than an **Investment Company**: |

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| a. | immediately on the taking over of such ASSURED by a receiver or other liquidator or by State or Federal officials, or |
| b. | immediately on the filing of a petition under any State or Federal statute relative to bankruptcy or reorganization of the ASSURED, or assignment for the benefit of creditors of the ASSURED, or |
| c. | immediately upon such ASSURED ceasing to exist, whether through merger into another entity, disposition of all of its assets or otherwise. |
| The COMPANY shall refund the unearned premium computed at short rates in accordance with the standard short rate cancellation tables if terminated by the ASSURED or pro rata if terminated for any other reason. | The COMPANY shall refund the unearned premium computed at short rates in accordance with the standard short rate cancellation tables if terminated by the ASSURED or pro rata if terminated for any other reason. |

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***Conditions and Limitations***

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| *Termination (continued)* | If any partner, director, trustee, or officer or supervisory employee of an ASSURED not acting in collusion with an **Employee** learns of any dishonest act committed by such **Employee** at any time, whether in the employment of the ASSURED or otherwise, whether or not such act is of the type covered under this Bond, and whether against the ASSURED or any other person or entity, the ASSURED: |

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| a. | shall immediately remove such **Employee** from a position that would enable such **Employee** to cause the ASSURED to suffer a loss covered by this Bond; and |
| b. | within forty-eight (48) hours of learning that an **Employee** has committed any dishonest act, shall notify the COMPANY, of such action and provide full particulars of such dishonest act. |
| The COMPANY may terminate coverage as respects any **Employee** sixty (60) days after written notice is received by each ASSURED **Investment Company** and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. of its desire to terminate this Bond as to such **Employee**. | The COMPANY may terminate coverage as respects any **Employee** sixty (60) days after written notice is received by each ASSURED **Investment Company** and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. of its desire to terminate this Bond as to such **Employee**. |

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| *Other Insurance* | 14. | Coverage under this Bond shall apply only as excess over any valid and collectible insurance, indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf of: | Coverage under this Bond shall apply only as excess over any valid and collectible insurance, indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf of: |
|  |  | a. | the ASSURED, |
|  |  | b. | a **Transportation Company**, or |
|  |  | c. | another entity on whose premises the loss occurred or which employed the person causing the loss or engaged the messenger conveying the **Property** involved. |
| *Conformity* | 15. | If any limitation within this Bond is prohibited by any law controlling this Bond's construction, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to equal the minimum period of limitation provided by such law. | If any limitation within this Bond is prohibited by any law controlling this Bond's construction, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to equal the minimum period of limitation provided by such law. |
| *Change or Modification* | 16. | This Bond or any instrument amending or affecting this Bond may not be changed or modified orally. No change in or modification of this Bond shall be effective except when made by written endorsement to this Bond signed by an authorized representative of the COMPANY. | This Bond or any instrument amending or affecting this Bond may not be changed or modified orally. No change in or modification of this Bond shall be effective except when made by written endorsement to this Bond signed by an authorized representative of the COMPANY. |
|  |  | If this Bond is for a sole ASSURED, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the ASSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by the acting party. | If this Bond is for a sole ASSURED, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the ASSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by the acting party. |

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ICAP Bond (5-98) <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 18 of 19

***Conditions And Limitations***

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| *Change or Modification (continued)* | If this Bond is for a joint ASSURED, no charge or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the ASSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished to all insured **Investment Companies** and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by the COMPANY. |

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ICAP Bond (5-98) <br> Form 17-02-1421 (Ed. 5-98) Page 19 of 19

**ENDORSEMENT/RIDER**

Effective date of

this endorsement/rider: December 31, 2022 FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Endorsement/Rider No. 1

To be attached to and

form a part of Policy No. 81906724

Issued to: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

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**COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE TRADE SANCTION LAWS**

It is agreed that this insurance does not apply to the extent that trade or economic sanctions or other similar laws or regulations prohibit the coverage provided by this insurance.

The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Policy shall remain unchanged.

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| /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
| Authorized Representative |

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**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement No: 2

Bond Number: 81906724

NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS <br>  

**NAME OF ASSURED ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that the NAME OF ASSURED in the DECLARATIONS is amended to read as follows:

**<u>JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS listed as the Named Assured on the Declarations Page Includes the following and each of its series:</u>**

Multi-Asset Absolute Return Fund

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fundamental Global Franchise Fund

Global Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Fund

International Small Company Fund

Global Shareholder Yield Fund

International Growth Fund

Emerging Markets Value Trust

International Small Company Trust

International Equity Index Trust

Global Equity Trust

Disciplined Value International Trust

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

ESG Large Cap Core Fund

International Strategic Equity Allocation Fund

ESG Core Bond Fund

ESG International Equity

Global Thematic Opportunities Fund

International Dynamic Growth Fund

Short Duration Bond Fund

Diversified Real Assets Fund

Disciplined Value International Fund

Balanced Fund

Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund

Global Environmental Opportunities Fund

Diversified Macro Fund

500 Index Trust

Small Cap Stock Trust

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Total Bond Market Trust

Mid Value Trust

Small Cap Value Trust

Real Estate Securities Trust

Fundamental All Cap Core Trust

American Growth Trust

American International Trust

American Growth-Income Trust

Fundamental Large Cap Value Trust

Strategic Income Opportunities Trust

Core Bond Trust

Small Cap Opportunities Trust

Money Market Trust

Investment Quality Bond Trust

Managed Volatility Conservative Portfolio

Blue Chip Growth Trust

Equity Income Trust

Managed Volatility Moderate Portfolio

Managed Volatility Balanced Portfolio

Opportunistic Fixed Income Trust

Managed Volatility Growth Portfolio

High Yield Trust

Multi-Asset High Income Fund

Alternative Asset Allocation Fund

Small Company Value Trust

Multi-Index Income Preservation Portfolio

Mid Cap Stock Trust

Multi-Index 2025 Preservation Portfolio

Multi-Index 2030 Preservation Portfolio

Small Cap Index Trust

Mid Cap Index Trust

Total Stock Market Index Trust

Capital Appreciation Trust

Health Sciences Trust

Financial Industries Trust

Multi-Index 2035 Preservation Portfolio

Multi-Index 2040 Preservation Portfolio

Multi-Index 2045 Preservation Portfolio

Multi-Index 2050 Preservation Portfolio

Multi-Index 2055 Preservation Portfolio

Absolute Return Opportunities Fund

John Hancock Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF

Multi-Index 2060 Preservation Portfolio

John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF

Multi-Index 2060 Lifetime Portfolio

New Opportunities Fund

American Global Growth Trust

American Asset Allocation Trust

Disciplined Value Fund

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Capital Appreciation Value Trust

Capital Appreciation Fund

Equity Income Fund

Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund

High Yield Fund

Mid Cap Stock Fund

Real Estate Securities Fund

Core Bond Fund

Blue Chip Growth Fund

Small Cap Growth Fund

Multi-Index Lifestyle Aggressive Portfolio

Multi-Index Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio

Science & Technology Trust

Strategic Income Opportunities Fund

Multi-Index Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio

Floating Rate Income Fund

Multi-Index Lifestyle Growth Portfolio

Multi-Index Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio

Multimanager Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio

Multimanager Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio

Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio

Multimanager Lifestyle Growth Portfolio

Multimanager Lifestyle Aggressive Portfolio

Multimanager 2010 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2020 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2025 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2035 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2040 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2045 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2055 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2050 Lifetime Portfolio

Multimanager 2060 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2010 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2015 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2020 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2025 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2030 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2035 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2040 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2045 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2050 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2055 Lifetime Portfolio

Retirement Income 2040 Fund

Bond Fund

Government Income Fund

High Yield Fund

Investment Grade Bond Fund

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Income Fund

California Tax-Free Income Fund

High Yield Municipal Bond Fund

John Hancock Managed Account Shares Investment-Grade Corporate

Bond Portfolio

John Hancock Managed Account Shares Securitized Debt Portfolio

John Hancock Managed Account Shares Non-Investment-Grade

Corporate Bond Portfolio

Tax-Free Bond Fund

Financial Industries Fund

Regional Bank Fund

John Hancock Income Securities Trust

John Hancock Investors Trust

Strategic Equity Allocation Trust

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund

Money Market Fund

U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II

Strategic Equity Allocation Fund

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III

Classic Value Fund

Collateral Trust Fund

Science & Technology Fund

Infrastructure Fund

Small Cap Core Fund

Seaport Long/Short Fund

U.S. Sector Rotation Fund

Multimanager 2065 Lifetime Portfolio

Multi-Index 2065 Preservation Portfolio

Multi-Index 2065 Lifetime Portfolio

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

Short Term Government Income Trust

Mid Value Fund

Small Cap Value Fund

Select Bond Trust

Short Duration Credit Opportunities Fund

Ultra Short Term Bond Trust

Absolute Return Currency Fund

Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund

Capital Appreciation Value Fund

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund

Lifestyle Growth Portfolio

Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio

Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio

Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio

Fundamental All Cap Core Fund

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Health Sciences Fund

U.S. Growth Fund

John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Technology ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Healthcare ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Financials ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Consumer Discretionary ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Consumer Staples ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Energy ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Industrials ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Materials ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Utilities ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Developed International ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Media and Communications ETF

Active Bond Trust

Asia Pacific Total Return Bond Fund

Diversified Strategies Fund

ESG All cap core fund

Global Bond Fund

Global Bond Trust

Global Trust

Income Allocation Fund

International Growth stock Funds

International Growth Stock Fund Trust

International Small Cap Fund

JHF Infrastructure Fund

John Hancock GA mortgage trust

Lifestyle aggressive portfolio

Managed volatility aggressive portfolio

Multi-Index 2020 Preservation Portfolio

Mutual Shares Trust

Real Return Bond Fund

Small Company Value Fund

U.S. High Yield Bond Fund

U.S. Quality Growth Fund

U.S. Strategic Equity Allocation Fund

International Value Fund

International Value Trust

Utilities Trust

Value Equity Fund

ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-0949 (Ed. 1-97) Page 5

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-0949 (Ed. 1-97) Page 6

**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement No: 3

Bond Number: 81906724

NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS <br>  

**TERMINATION-NONRENEWAL-NOTICE ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. By adding to Section 13., Termination, the following: "Termination By The Company

Bonds In Effect For More Than Sixty (60) Days

If this Bond has been in effect for more than sixty (60) days, or, if this Bond is a renewal, the COMPANY may terminate by providing written notice of cancellation at least sixty (60) days before the effective date of termination for at least one of the following reasons:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Nonpayment of premium;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation in obtaining this Bond or in the presentation of a claim thereunder;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Discovery of willful or reckless acts or omissions or violation of any provision of this Bond on the part
 of the ASSURED which substantially and materially increases any hazard insured against, and which occurred subsequent to the inception
 of the current BOND PERIOD;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Conviction of the ASSURED of a crime arising out of acts increasing the hazard insured against;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Material change in the risk which increases the risk of loss after insurance coverage has been issued or renewed,
 except to the extent that the COMPANY should reasonably have foreseen the change, or contemplated the risk when the contract was written;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Determination by the Commissioner that the continuation of the Bond would jeopardize a COMPANY'S solvency
 or would place the COMPANY in violation of the insurance laws of any state;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Determination by the Commissioner that continuation of the present premium volume of the COMPANY would jeopardize the COMPANY'S
 policyholders, creditors or the public;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Such other reasons that are approved by the Commissioner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Determination by the Commissioner that the COMPANY no longer has adequate reinsurance to meet the ASSUREDS needs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. Substantial breaches of contractual duties, conditions or warranties; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Unfavorable underwriting facts, specific to the ASSURED, existing that were not present at the inception of the Bond.

ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-1360 (Rev. 10-99) Page 2

Bonds In Effect Sixty (60) Days Or Less

If this Bond has been in effect for sixty (60) days or less, and it is not a renewal Bond, the COMPANY may terminate for any reason by providing written notice of termination at least sixty (60) days before the effective date of termination.

Notice Of Termination

Notice of termination under this Section shall be mailed or delivered, by certified mail, return receipt provided by the United States Postal Service, to the ASSURED and to the authorized agent or broker, if any, at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of cancellation at the address shown on the DECLARATIONS of this Bond.

If this Bond is cancelled for nonpayment of premium, the COMPANY will mail or deliver, by certified mail, return receipt provided by the United States Postal Service, a written notice at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of cancellation. The cancellation notice shall contain information regarding the amount of premium due and the due date, and shall state the effect of nonpayment by the due date. Cancellation shall not be effective if payment of the amount due is made prior to the effective date of cancellation.

All notice of cancellation shall state the reason(s) for cancellation.

There is no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, the COMPANY, its authorized representatives, its employees, or any firm, person or corporation furnishing to the COMPANY, information relating to the reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal, for any statement made by them in complying or enabling the COMPANY to comply with this Section, for the provision of information pertaining thereto, or for statements made or evidence submitted at any hearings conducted in connection therewith, if such information was provided in good faith and without malice.

Notice Of Nonrenewal

If the COMPANY elects not to renew this Bond, the COMPANY shall mail or deliver written notice, by certified mail, return receipt, provided by the United States Postal Service, to the ASSURED, at his last known address, at least sixty (60) days before the expiration date or before the anniversary date, if this Bond has been written for a term of more than one (1) year. Such notice shall also be mailed to the ASSURED'S agent or broker, if any.

Such notice shall contain all of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Bond Number:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Date of Notice;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Reason for Cancellation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. Expiration Date of the Bond;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e. Effective Date and Hour of Cancellation.

Notice of nonrenewal shall not be required if the COMPANY or a COMPANY within the same insurance group has offered to issue a renewal Bond, the ASSURED has obtained replacement coverage or has agreed in writing to obtain replacement coverage, the ASSURED has requested or agreed to nonrenewal, or the Bond is expressly designated as nonrenewable.

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Return Premium Calculations

Any unearned premiums which have been paid by the ASSURED shall be refunded to the ASSURED on a pro rata basis if terminated by the COMPANY or the ASSURED. The unearned premiums shall be refunded to the ASSURED within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the request for cancellation or the effective date of cancellation, whichever is later.

Conditional Renewal

If the COMPANY offers or purports to renew the Bond, but on less favorable terms or at higher rates, the new terms or higher premiums may take effect on the renewal date, if the COMPANY mails or delivers by certified mail, return receipt provided by the United States Postal Service, to the ASSURED, notice of the new terms or premiums at least sixty (60) days prior to the renewal date. If the COMPANY notifies the ASSURED within sixty (60) days prior to the renewal date, the new terms or premiums do not take effect until sixty (60) days after the notice is mailed or delivered, in which case, the ASSURED may elect to cancel the renewal Bond within the sixty (60) day period. If the COMPANY does not notify the ASSURED of the new terms or premiums, the COMPANY shall continue the Bond at the expiring terms and premiums until notice is given or until the effective date of replacement coverage is obtained by the ASSURED, whichever occurs first."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. It is further understood and agreed that for the purposes of Section 13., Termination,
 any occurrence listed in this Section shall be considered to be a request by the ASSURED to immediately terminate this Bond.

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement No. 4

Bond Number: 81906724

NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

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**REVISE ITEM 2. ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended by deleting ITEM 2. in its entirety on the DECLARATIONS and substituting the following:

**ITEM 2.** LIMITS OF LIABILITY-DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS:

If "Not Covered" is inserted below opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any other reference to such INSURING CLAUSE in this Bond shall be deemed to be deleted. **There shall be no deductible applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1 sustained by any Investment Company**.

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| INSURING CLAUSE | INSURING CLAUSE | LIMIT OF LIABILITY | DEDUCTIBLE<br>AMOUNT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1. | Employee | $15000000 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2. | On Premises | $15000000 | $150000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3. | In Transit | $15000000 | $150000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4. | Forgery or Alteration | $15000000 | $150000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;5. | Extended Forgery | $15000000 | $150000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;6. | Counterfeit Money | $15000000 | $150000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;7. | Threats to Person | $15000000 | $150000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;8. | Computer System | $15000000 | $150000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9. | Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction | $15000000 | $150000 |
| 10. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Uncollectible Items of Deposit | $15000000 | $150000 |
| 11. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Audit Expense | $150000 | $0 |
| 12. | Unauthorized Signature | $15000000 | $150000 |
| 13. | Automated Telephone Transaction | $15000000 | $150000 |
| 14. | Telefacsimile Instruction Fraud | $15000000 | $150000 |
| 15. | Stop Payment Order or Refusal To Pay Check | $15000000 | $150000 |
| 16. | Extended Computer Systems | $15000000 | $150000 |

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This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-1582 (Ed. 5-98) Page 2

**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement No.: 5

Bond Number: 81906724

NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS <br>  

**UNAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. Unauthorized Signature

Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having accepted, paid or cashed any check or **Withdrawal Order** made or drawn on or against the account of the ASSURED'S customer which bears the signature or endorsement of one other than a person whose name and signature is on file with the ASSURED as a signatory on such account.

It shall be a condition precedent to the ASSURED'S right of recovery under this INSURING CLAUSE that the ASSURED shall have on file signatures of all the persons who are signatories on such account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. By adding to Section 1., Definitions, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;r. **Instruction** means a written order to the issuer of an **Uncertificated Security** requesting that
 the transfer, pledge or release from pledge of the specified **Uncertificated Security** be registered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;s. **Uncertificated Security** means a share, participation or other interest in property of or an enterprise
 of the issuer or an obligation of the issuer, which is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) not represented by an instrument and the transfer of which is registered on books maintained for that purpose
 by or on behalf of the issuer, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) of a type commonly dealt in on securities exchanges or markets, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) either one of a class or series or by its terms divisible into a class or series of shares, participations,
 interests or obligations.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;t. **Withdrawal Order** means a non-negotiable instrument, other than an **Instruction**, signed by a customer
 of the ASSURED authorizing the ASSURED to debit the customer's account in the amount of funds stated therein.

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-5602 (Ed. 10-03) Page 2

**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement No.: 6

Bond Number: 81906724

NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS <br>  

**AUTOMATED TELEPHONE TRANSACTION ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. Automated Telephone System Transaction

Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having transferred funds on the faith of any **Automated Phone System (APS) Transaction**, where the request for such **APS Transaction** is unauthorized or fraudulent and is made with the intent to deceive. In order for coverage to apply under this INSURING CLAUSE the ASSURED shall maintain and follow all **APS Designated Procedures**. A single failure of the ASSURED to maintain and follow a particular **APS Designated Procedure** in a particular **APS Transaction** will not preclude coverage under this INSURING CLAUSE.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. By adding to Section 1., Definitions, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;u. **APS Designated Procedures** means all of the following procedures:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) No **APS Transaction** shall be executed unless the shareholder or unitholder to whose account such an **APS Transaction** relates has previously elected to **APS Transactions**. (Election in Application)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) All **APS Transactions** shall be logged or otherwise recorded and the records shall be retained for at least six (6) months. (Logging)

Information contained in the records shall be capable of being retrieved and produced within a reasonable time after retrieval of specific information is requested, at a success rate of no less than 85 percent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) The caller in any request for an **APS Transaction**, before executing that **APS Transaction** must
 enter a personal identification number (PIN), social security number and account number. (Identity Test)

If the caller fails to enter a correct PIN within three (3) attempts, the caller must not be allowed additional attempts during the same telephone call to enter the PIN. The caller may either be instructed to redial a customer service representative or may be immediately connected to such a representative. (Limited attempts to Enter PIN)

ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-2345 (Ed. 10-00) Page 1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) A written confirmation of any **APS Transaction** or change of address shall be mailed
 to the shareholder or unitholder to whose account such transaction relates, at the record address, by the end of the insured's next
 regular processing cycle, but in no event later than five (5) business days following such **APS Transaction**. (Written Confirmation)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Access to the equipment which permits the entity receiving the **APS Transaction** request to process and
 effect the transaction shall be limited in the following manner:

(Access to APS Equipment)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;v. **APS Election** means any election concerning various account features available to the shareholder or
 unitholder which is made through the **Automated Phone System** by means of information transmitted by an individual caller through
 use of a **Automated Phone System**. These features include account statements, auto exchange, auto asset builder, automatic withdrawal,
 dividend/capital gain options, dividend sweep, telephone balance consent and change of address.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;w. **APS Exchange** means any exchange of shares or units in a registered account of one fund into shares
 or units in an account with the same tax identification number and same ownership-type code of another fund in the same complex pursuant
 to exchange privileges of the two funds, which exchange is requested through the **Automated Phone System** by means of information
 transmitted by an individual caller through use of an **Automated Phone System**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;x. **APS Purchase** means any purchase of shares or units issued by an **Investment Company** which is requested
 through an **Automated Phone System**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;y. **APS Redemption** means any redemption of shares or units issued by an **Investment Company** which it requested through the telephone by means of information transmitted by an individual caller through use of a **Automated Phone System**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;z. **APS Transaction** means any **APS Purchase, APS Redemption, APS Election** or **APS Exchange**.

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| aa. | **Automated Phone System** means an automated system which receives and converts to executable instructions transmissions through the **Automated Phone System** through use of a touch-tone keypad or other tone system; and always excluding transmissions from a computer system or part thereof. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. By adding the following Section after Section 4., Specific Exclusions-Applicable To All Insuring Clauses Except
 1., 4., 5.:

Section 4.A.. Specific Exclusion-Applicable to Insuring Clause 13

**This Bond does not directly or indirectly cover under Insuring Clause 13:**

ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-2345 (Ed. 10-00) Page 2

Loss resulting from:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. the redemption of shares or units, where the proceeds of such redemption are made payable to other than:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the shares or units of record,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a person designated to receive redemption proceeds, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) a bank account designated to receive redemption proceeds, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. the redemption of shares or units, where the proceeds of such redemption are paid by check mailed to any address,
 unless such address has either been designated the shareholder or unitholder by voice through an **Automated Phone System** or in writing,
 at least thirty (30) days prior to such redemption, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. the redemption of shares or units, where shareholder or unitholder of the ASSURED designated bank account of record.

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-2345 (Ed. 10-00) Page 3

**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement No.: 7

Bond Number: 81906724

NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS <br>  

**TELEFACSIMILE INSTRUCTION FRAUD ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. Telefacsimile Instruction

Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having transferred, paid or delivered any funds or other **Property** or established any credit, debited any account or given any value on the faith of any fraudulent instructions sent by a **Customer**, financial institution or another office of the ASSURED by **Telefacsimile** directly to the ASSURED authorizing or acknowledging the transfer, payment or delivery of funds or **Property** or the establishment of a credit or the debiting of an account or the giving of value by the ASSURED where such **Telefacsimile** instructions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. bear a valid test key exchanged between the ASSURED and a **Customer** or another financial institution
 with authority to use such test key for **Telefacsimile** instructions in the ordinary course of business, but which test key has been
 wrongfully obtained by a person who was not authorized to initiate, make, validate or authenticate a test key arrangement, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. fraudulently purport to have been sent by such **Customer** or financial institution when such **Telefacsimile** instructions were transmitted without the knowledge or consent of such **Customer** or financial institution by a person other than
 such **Customer** or financial institution and which bear a **Forgery** of a signature, provided that the **Telefacsimile** instruction
 was verified by a direct call back to an employee of the financial institution, or a person thought by the ASSURED to be the **Customer**,
 or an employee of another financial institution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. By deleting from Section 1., Definitions, the definition of **Customer** in its entirety, and substituting the following:

ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-2367 (Rev. 10-03) Page 1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. **Customer** means an individual, corporate, partnership, trust customer, shareholder or subscriber of
 an Investment Company which has a written agreement with the ASSURED for **Voice Initiated Funds Transfer Instruction** or **Telefacsimile** Instruction.

3. By adding to Section 1., Definitions, the following:

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| bb. | **Telefacsimile** means a system of transmitting written documents by electronic signals over telephone lines to equipment maintained by the ASSURED for the purpose of reproducing a copy of said document. **Telefacsimile** does not mean electronic communication sent by Telex or similar means of communication, or through an electronic communication system or through an automated clearing house. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. By adding to Section 3., Specific Exclusions Applicable to All Insuring Clauses Except Insuring Clause 1. the
 following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;j. loss resulting directly or indirectly from **Telefacsimile** instructions provided, however, this exclusion
 shall not apply to this INSURING CLAUSE.

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-2367 (Rev. 10-03) Page 2

ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-2367 (Rev. 10-03) Page 3

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Endorsement No.: 8 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bond Number: 81906724 |
| NAME OF ASSURED: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS |

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**STOP PAYMENT ORDER OR REFUSAL TO PAY CHECK ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:

"15. Stop Payment Order or Refusal to Pay Check

Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED being legally liable to pay compensatory damages for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. complying or failing to comply with notice from any customer of the ASSURED or any authorized representative
 of such customer, to stop payment on any check or draft made or drawn upon or against the ASSURED by such customer or by any authorized
 representative of such customer, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. refusing to pay any check or draft made or drawn upon or against the ASSURED by any customer of the ASSURED or by any authorized representative
 of such customer."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. By adding the following Specific Exclusion:

"Section 4.A. Specific Exclusions – Applicable to INSURING CLAUSE 15

**This Bond does not directly or indirectly cover:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. liability assumed by the ASSURED by agreement under any contract, unless such liability would have attached to the ASSURED even in the
 absence of such agreement,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. loss arising out of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) libel, slander, wrongful entry, eviction, defamation, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, assault or battery,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) sickness, disease, physical bodily harm, mental or emotional distress or anguish, or death of any person, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) discrimination."

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond <br> Form 17-02-2365 (Ed. 10-00)

**FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement No.: 9

Bond Number: 81906724

NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS <br>  

**EXTENDED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. By adding the following INSURING CLAUSE:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. Extended Computer Systems

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Electronic Data, Electronic Media, Electronic Instruction Loss resulting directly from:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the fraudulent modification of **Electronic Data, Electronic Media** or **Electronic Instruction** being
 stored within or being run within any system covered under this INSURING CLAUSE,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) robbery, burglary, larceny or theft of **Electronic Data, Electronic Media** or **Electronic Instructions**,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the acts of a hacker causing damage or destruction of **Electronic Data, Electronic Media** or **Electronic Instruction** owned by the ASSURED or for which the ASSURED is legally liable, while stored within a **Computer System** covered
 under this INSURING CLAUSE, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the damage or destruction of **Electronic Data, Electronic Media** or **Electronic Instruction** owned
 by the ASSURED or for which the ASSURED is legally liable while stored within a **Computer System** covered under INSURING CLAUSE 8,
 provided such damage or destruction was caused by a computer program or similar instruction which was written or altered to intentionally
 incorporate a hidden instruction designed to damage or destroy **Electronic Data, Electronic Media**, or **Electronic Instruction** in the **Computer System** in which the computer program or instruction so written or so altered is used.

ICAP2 Bond <br> Form 17-02-2976 (Ed. 1-02) Page 1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Electronic Communication

Loss resulting directly from the ASSURED having transferred, paid or delivered any funds or property, established any credit, debited any account or given any value on the faith of any electronic communications directed to the ASSURED, which were transmitted or appear to have been transmitted through:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) an **Electronic Communication System**,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) an automated clearing house or custodian, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) a Telex, TWX, or similar means of communication,

directly into the ASSURED'S **Computer System** or **Communication Terminal**, and fraudulently purport to have been sent by a customer, automated clearing house, custodian, or financial institution, but which communications were either not sent by said customer, automated clearing house, custodian, or financial institution, or were fraudulently modified during physical transit of **Electronic Media** to the ASSURED or during electronic transmission to the ASSURED'S **Computer System** or **Communication Terminal**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Electronic Transmission

Loss resulting directly from a customer of the ASSURED, any automated clearing house, custodian, or financial institution having transferred, paid or delivered any funds or property, established any credit, debited any account or given any value on the faith of any electronic communications, purporting to have been directed by the ASSURED to such customer, automated clearing house, custodian, or financial institution initiating, authorizing, or acknowledging, the transfer, payment, delivery or receipt of funds or property, which communications were transmitted through:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) an **Electronic Communication System**,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) an automated clearing house or custodian, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) a Telex, TWX, or similar means of communication,

directly into a **Computer System** or **Communication Terminal** of said customer, automated clearing house, custodian, or financial institution, and fraudulently purport to have been directed by the ASSURED, but which communications were either not sent by the ASSURED, or were fraudulently modified during physical transit of **Electronic Media** from the ASSURED or during electronic transmission from the ASSURED'S **Computer System** or **Communication Terminal**, and for which loss the ASSURED is held to be legally liable.

ICAP2 Bond <br> Form 17-02-2976 (Ed. 1-02) Page 2

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. By adding to Section 1., Definitions, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;cc. **Communication Terminal** means a teletype, teleprinter or video display terminal, or similar device capable
 of sending or receiving information electronically. **Communication Terminal** does not mean a telephone.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;dd. **Electronic Communication System** means electronic communication operations by Fedwire, Clearing House
 Interbank Payment System (CHIPS), Society of Worldwide International Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), similar automated interbank
 communication systems, and Internet access facilities.

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| ee. | **Electronic Data** means facts or information converted to a form usable in **Computer Systems** and which is stored on **Electronic Media** for use by computer programs. |

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| ff. | **Electronic Instruction** means computer programs converted to a form usable in a **Computer System** to act upon **Electronic Data**. |

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| gg. | **Electronic Media** means the magnetic tape, magnetic disk, optical disk, or any other bulk media on which data is recorded. |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. By adding the following Section after Section 4., Specific Exclusions-Applicable to All INSURING CLAUSES except 1., 4., and 5.:

Section 4.A. Specific Exclusions-Applicable to INSURING CLAUSE 16

**This Bond does not directly or indirectly cover:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. loss resulting directly or indirectly from **Forged**, altered or fraudulent negotiable instruments, securities,
 documents or written instruments used as source documentation in the preparation of **Electronic Data**;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. loss of negotiable instruments, securities, documents or written instruments except as converted to **Electronic Data** and then only
 in that converted form;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. loss resulting from mechanical failure, faulty construction, error in design, latent defect, wear or tear,
 gradual deterioration, electrical disturbance, **Electronic Media** failure or breakdown or any malfunction or error in programming
 or error or omission in processing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. loss resulting directly or indirectly from the input of **Electronic Data** at an authorized electronic
 terminal of an **Electronic Funds Transfer System** or a **Customer Communication System** by a person who had authorized access
 from a customer to that customer's authentication mechanism; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e. liability assumed by the ASSURED by agreement under any contract, unless such liability would have attached to the ASSURED even in the
 absence of such agreement; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f. loss resulting directly or indirectly from:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) written instruction unless covered under this INSURING CLAUSE; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) instruction by voice over the telephone, unless covered under this INSURING CLAUSE.

ICAP2 Bond <br> Form 17-02-2976 (Ed. 1-02) Page 3

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. By adding to Section 9., Valuation, the following: Electronic Data, Electronic Media, Or Electronic Instruction

In case of loss of, or damage to, **Electronic Data, Electronic Media** or **Electronic Instruction** used by the ASSURED in its business, the COMPANY shall be liable under this Bond only if such items are actually reproduced form other **Electronic Data, Electronic Media** or **Electronic Instruction** of the same kind or quality and then for not more than the cost of the blank media and/or the cost of labor for the actual transcription or copying of data which shall have been furnished by the ASSURED in order to reproduce such **Electronic Data, Electronic Media** or **Electronic Instruction** subject to the applicable SINGLE LOSS LIMIT OF LIABILITY.

However, if such **Electronic Data** can not be reproduced and said **Electronic Data** represents **Securities** or financial instruments having a value, then the loss will be valued as indicated in the SECURITIES and OTHER PROPERTY paragraphs of this Section.

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: January 17, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP2 Bond <br> Form 17-02-2976 (Ed. 1-02) Page 4

**ENDORSEMENT/RIDER**

Effective date of

this endorsement/rider: December 31, 2022 FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Endorsement/Rider No. 10

To be attached to and

form a part of Bond No. 81906724

Issued to: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

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AUTOMATIC INCREASE IN LIMITS ENDORSEMENT

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that General Agreements, Section C., Additional Offices or Employees-Consolidation, Merger or Purchase or Acquisition of Assets or Liabilities-Notice to Company, is amended by adding the following:

If the ASSURED, while this Bond is in force, establishes new funds other than by consolidation or merger with, or purchase or acquisition of assets or liabilities of, another institution, such funds shall automatically be covered hereunder from the date of the establishment.

If the ASSURED, while this Bond is in force, requires an increase in limits to comply with SEC Reg. 17g-1, due to an increase in assets, such increase shall automatically be covered hereunder from the date of such increase, but only as excess coverage. Such excess coverage shall not exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000) in additional limits and shall be excess of this Bond and of the following excess Bonds:

Carrier: ICI Mutual Insurance Company

Bond Number: 87142121B

Limits of Liability: $15,000,000 excess of $15,000,000

Bond Period: 12/31/2021 - 12/31/2022

Carrier: Continental Casualty Company

Bond Number: 652075432

Limits of Liability: $6,000,000 excess of $30,000,000

Bond Period: 12/31/2021 - 12/31/2022

The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Policy shall remain unchanged.

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| /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
| Authorized Representative |

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<br> MS-342288 (03/2022) Page 1 of 1

**ENDORSEMENT/RIDER**

Effective date of

this endorsement/rider: December 31, 2022 **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement/Rider No. 11

To be attached to and

form a part of Bond No. 81906724

Issued to: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

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AMEND DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE ENDORSEMENT

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that Section 1., Definitions, the term **Employee** is amended to include the following:

Any natural person while in the service of the ASSURED solely while performing sub-advisory services for the ASSURED pursuant to a written contract.

The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged.

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|:---|
| /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
| Authorized Representative |

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<br> Q07-1957 (08/2007) Page 1

**ENDORSEMENT/RIDER**

Effective date of

this endorsement/rider: December 31, 2022 **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement/Rider No. 12

To be attached to and

form a part of Bond No. 81906724

Issued to: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

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DELETING VALUATION-OTHER PROPERTY AND AMENDING CHANGE OR MODIFICATION ENDORSEMENT

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The paragraph titled Other Property in Section 9, Valuation, is deleted in its entirety.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The third paragraph in Section 16, Change or Modification, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
 following:

If this Bond is for a joint ASSURED, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the ASSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after written notice has been furnished to all insured **Investment Companies** and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by the COMPANY.

The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged.

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|:---|
| /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
| Authorized Representative |

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<br> 17-02-2437 (12/2006) rev. Page 1

**ENDORSEMENT/RIDER**

Effective date of

this endorsement/rider: December 31, 2022 **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement/Rider No. 13

To be attached to and

form a part of Policy No. 81906724

Issued to: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

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AMEND NAME OF ASSURED (NEW FUNDS) ENDORSEMENT

In consideration of the premium charged, is agreed that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The NAME OF ASSURED, as set forth on the DECLARATIONS of this Bond, shall include any newly created, merged,
 consolidated or terminated registered investment company sponsored by an ASSURED or any newly created portfolio of an ASSURED. Provided,
 however, that this provision shall not apply to a registered investment company that is created as a result of a merger, consolidation
 or acquisition with any other registered investment company.

The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Policy shall remain unchanged.

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|:---|
| /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
| Authorized Representative |

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<br> Q09-1831 (11/2009) Page 1

**ENDORSEMENT/RIDER**

Effective date of

this endorsement/rider: December 31, 2022 **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY**

Endorsement/Rider No. 14

To be attached to and

form a part of Bond No. 81906724

Issued to: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

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AMEND DISCOVERY AND NOTICE ENDORSEMENT

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that this Bond is amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Section 6., Discovery, is deleted in its entirety and replaced it with the following:

Discovery

This Bond applies only to loss first discovered by the President, General Counsel or Risk Manager of the ASSURED during the BOND PERIOD. Discovery occurs at the earlier of the President, General Counsel or Risk Manager of the ASSURED being aware of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this Bond, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the ASSURED is liable to a third party,

regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Section 7., Notice to Company-Proof-Legal Proceedings Against Company, is amended by deleting paragraph a.
 and replacing it with the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. The ASSURED shall give the COMPANY notice thereof at the earliest practicable moment, not to exceed sixty
 (60) days after discovery of loss by President, General Counsel or Risk Manager of the ASSURED, in an amount that is in excess of fifty
 percent (50%) of the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT, as stated in ITEM 2. of the DECLARATIONS **.** 

The title and any headings in this endorsement/rider are solely for convenience and form no part of the terms and conditions of coverage.

All other terms, conditions and limitations of this Bond shall remain unchanged.

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| /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
| Authorized Representative |

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<br> 14-02-14521 (08/2008) Page 1

***Important Notice:***

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**The SEC Requires Proof of Your Fidelity Insurance Policy**

Your company is now required to file an electronic copy of your fidelity insurance coverage (Chubb's ICAP Bond policy) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to rules adopted by the SEC on June 12, 2006.

Chubb is in the process of providing your agent/broker with an electronic copy of your insurance policy as well as instructions on how to submit this proof of fidelity insurance coverage to the SEC. You can expect to receive this information from your agent/broker shortly.

The electronic copy of your policy is provided by Chubb solely as a convenience and does not affect the terms and conditions of coverage as set forth in the paper policy you receive by mail. The terms and conditions of the policy mailed to you, which are the same as those set forth in the electronic copy, constitute the entire agreement between your company and Chubb.

If you have any questions, please contact your agent or broker.

Form 14-02-12160 (ed. 7/2006)

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| **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY** | **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY** |
| Endorsement No.: | 15 |
| Bond Number: | 81906724 |

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NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

**DELETE AN ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that this Bond is amended by deleting Endorsement Number(s) 2 in its entirety.

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: | March 3, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond

Form 17-02-5647 (Ed. 11-03)

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| **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY** | **FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY** |
| Endorsement No: | 16 |
| Bond Number: | 81906724 |

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NAME OF ASSURED: JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS

**NAME OF ASSURED ENDORSEMENT**

It is agreed that the NAME OF ASSURED in the DECLARATIONS is amended to read as follows:

**<u>JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS listed as the Named Assured on the Declarations Page Includes the following and each of its series:</u>**

**John Hancock Bond Trust**

**John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund**

**John Hancock Capital Series**

**John Hancock Collateral Trust**

**John Hancock Current Interest**

**John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust**

**John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund**

**John Hancock Funds II**

**John Hancock Funds III**

**John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund**

**John Hancock Income Securities Trust**

**John Hancock Investment Trust**

**John Hancock Investment Trust II**

**John Hancock Investors Trust**

**John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust**

**John Hancock Preferred Income Fund**

**John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II**

**John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III**

**John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund**

**John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund**

ICAP Bond

Form 17-02-0949 (Rev. 1-97) Page 1

**John Hancock Strategic Series**

**John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund**

**John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund**

**John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust**

This Endorsement applies to loss discovered after 12:01 a.m. on December 31, 2022.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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| Date: | March 3, 2023 | By | /s/ Paul N. Morrissette |
|  |  |  | Authorized Representative |

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ICAP Bond

Form 17-02-0949 (Ed. 1-97) Page 2

**ICI MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a Risk Retention Group**

1401 H St. NW

Washington DC 20005

**INVESTMENT COMPANY BLANKET BOND**

**(EXCESS)**

**ICI MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a Risk Retention Group**

1401 H St. NW

Washington, DC 20005

**DECLARATIONS**

NOTICE

This policy is issued by your risk retention group. Your risk retention group may not be subject to all of the insurance laws and regulations of your state. State insurance insolvency guaranty funds are not available for your risk retention group.

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| **Item 1.** | Name of Insured (the "Insured") | Bond Number: |
|  | **John Hancock Funds** | **87142122B** |
|  | Principal Office: | Mailing Address: |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;200 Berkeley Street | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c/o Aon Financial Services Group |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Boston, MA 02116 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;53 State Street, Suite 2201 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Boston, MA 02109 |

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**Item 2.** Bond Period: from 12:01 a.m. on <u>December 31, 2022</u>, to 12:01 a.m. on <u>December 31, 2023</u>, or the earlier effective date of the termination of this Bond, standard time at the Principal Office as to each of said dates.

**Item 3.** Limit of Liability—

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|  | **LIMIT OF LIABILITY** | **DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT <sup>1</sup>** |
| 1. EMPLOYEE | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 2. ON PREMISES | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 3. IN TRANSIT | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 4. FORGERY OR ALTERATION | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 5. EXTENDED FORGERY | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 6. COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 7. THREATS TO PERSONS | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 8. COMPUTER SYSTEM | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 9. VOICE-INITIATED FUNDS TRANSFER INSTRUCTION | $15000000 | $15000000 |
| 10. UNCOLLECTIBLE ITEMS OF DEPOSIT | $15000000 | $15000000 |

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<sup>1</sup> Plus the applicable deductible of the Primary Bond

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| **Item 4**. | PRIMARY BOND – Federal Insurance Company Bond No. 81906724 |

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**Item 5.** The liability of ICI Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group (the "Underwriter") is subject to the terms of the following Riders attached hereto:

Riders: 1

and of all Riders applicable to this Bond issued during the Bond Period.

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| <br> By: | <br> /s/ Swenitha Nalli | <br> By: | <br> /s/ Catherine Dalton |
|  | Authorized Representative |  | Authorized Representative |

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Excess Bond (10/15)

NOTICE

This policy is issued by your risk retention group. Your risk retention group may not be subject to all of the insurance laws and regulations of your state. State insurance insolvency guaranty funds are not available for your risk retention group.

ICI Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group ("Underwriter"), in consideration of the required premium, and in reliance on the application and all other information furnished to the Underwriter by the Insured, and subject to and in accordance with the Declarations, General Agreements, Provisions, Conditions and Limitations of this bond, agrees to indemnify the Insured for loss, discovered during the Bond Period, which would otherwise have been paid under the **Primary Bond** but for the fact that the loss exceeds the limit of liability of such Primary Bond. Coverage under this bond shall follow the terms and conditions of the **Primary Bond,** except with respect to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Any coverage exceptions specified by riders attached to this bond;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. The deductible amounts and limits of liability as stated in ITEM 3. of the Declarations; and

c. The
General Agreements, Provisions, Conditions and Limitations set forth herein.

**GENERAL AGREEMENTS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**A.** **CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF PRIMARY BOND** 

If after the inception date of this bond the **Primary Bond** is changed or modified, written notice of any such change or modification shall be given to the Underwriter as soon as practicable, not to exceed thirty (30) days after such change or modification, together with such information as the Underwriter may request. There shall be no coverage under this bond for any loss arising from or in any way related to such change or modification until such time as the Underwriter is advised of and specifically agrees by written endorsement to provide coverage for such change or modification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**B.** **LOSS--NOTICE--PROOF--LEGAL PROCEEDINGS** 

This bond is for the use and benefit only of the Insured and the Underwriter shall not be liable hereunder for loss sustained by anyone other than the Insured (except that if the Insured includes such other loss in the Insured's proof of loss, the Underwriter shall consider its liability therefor.) As soon as practicable and not more than sixty (60) days after discovery of any loss covered hereunder, the Insured shall give the Underwriter written notice thereof and, as soon as practicable and within one year after such discovery, shall also furnish to the Underwriter affirmative proof of loss with full particulars. The Underwriter may extend the sixty day notice period or the one year proof of loss period if the Insured requests an extension and shows good cause therefor.

The Underwriter shall not be liable hereunder for loss of Securities unless each of the Securities is identified in such proof of loss by a certificate or bond number or by such identification means as the Underwriter may require. The Underwriter shall have a reasonable period after receipt of a proper affirmative proof of loss within which to investigate the claim, but where the loss is of Securities and is clear and undisputed, settlement shall be made within forty-eight (48) hours even if the loss involves Securities of which duplicates may be obtained.

The Insured shall not bring legal proceedings against the Underwriter to recover any loss hereunder prior to sixty (60) days after filing such proof of loss or subsequent to twenty-four (24) months after the discovery of such loss or, in the case of a legal proceeding to recover hereunder on account of

Excess Bond (10/15)

any judgment against the Insured in or settlement of any suit or to recover court costs or attorneys' fees paid in any such suit, twenty-four (24) months after the date of the final judgment in or settlement of such suit. If any limitation in this bond is prohibited by any applicable law, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended to be equal to the minimum period of limitation permitted by such law.

Notice hereunder shall be given to Manager, Professional Liability Claims, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG, 1401 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20005, with an electronic copy to LegalSupport@icimutual.com.

**PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS**

**SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**a.** **Deductible Amount** means the amount stated in ITEM 3. of the Declarations, applicable to each Single
Loss. In no event shall this **Deductible Amount** be reduced for any reason, including but not limited to, the non-existence, invalidity,
insufficiency or uncollectibility of any **Underlying Bond(s)**, including the insolvency or dissolution of any Insurer providing coverage
under any **Underlying Bond(s)**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**b.** **Primary Bond** means the bond scheduled in ITEM 4. of the Declarations or any bond that may replace
or substitute for such bond.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**c.** **Single Loss** means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) all loss resulting from any one actual or attempted theft committed by one person, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) all loss caused by any one act (other than a theft or a dishonest or fraudulent act) committed by one
person, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) all loss caused by dishonest or fraudulent acts committed by one person, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) all expenses incurred with respect to any one audit or examination, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) all loss caused by any one occurrence or event other than those specified in subsections (1) through (4)
above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**d.** **Underlying Bond** means the **Primary Bond** and all other insurance coverage referred to in ITEM
4. of the Declarations.

**SECTION 2. SINGLE LOSS LIMIT OF LIABILITY**

The Underwriter's liability for each **Single Loss** shall not exceed the Limit of Liability as stated in ITEM 3. of the Declarations.

**SECTION 3. DISCOVERY**

For all purposes under this bond, a loss is discovered, and discovery of a loss occurs, when the Insured

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) becomes aware of facts, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) receives notice of an actual or potential claim by a third party which alleges that the Insured is liable
under circumstances, which would cause a reasonable person to assume that loss covered by this bond has been or is likely to be incurred
even though the exact amount or details of loss may not be known.

**SECTION 4. ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS**

Upon payment to the Insured hereunder for any loss, the Underwriter shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the Insured's rights and claims in connection with such loss; provided, however, that the Underwriter shall not be subrogated to any such rights or claims one named Insured under this bond may have against another named Insured under this bond. At the request of the Underwriter, the Insured shall execute all assignments or other documents and take such action as the Underwriter may deem necessary or desirable to secure and perfect such rights and claims, including the execution of documents necessary to enable the Underwriter to bring suit in the name of the Insured.

Assignment of any rights or claims under this bond shall not bind the Underwriter without the Underwriter's written consent.

**SECTION 5. COOPERATION OF INSURED**

At the Underwriter's request and at reasonable times and places designated by the Underwriter the Insured shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. submit to examination by the Underwriter and subscribe to the same under oath, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. produce for the Underwriter's examination all pertinent records, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. cooperate with the Underwriter in all matters pertaining to the loss.

The Insured shall execute all papers and render assistance to secure for the Underwriter the rights and causes of action provided for under this bond. The Insured shall do nothing after loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action.

**SECTION 6. TERMINATION**

The Underwriter may terminate this bond as to any Insured or all Insureds only by written notice to such Insured or Insureds and, if this bond is terminated as to any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, to each such investment company terminated thereby and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., in all cases not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of termination specified in such notice.

The Insured may terminate this bond only by written notice to the Underwriter not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of the termination specified in such notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when the Insured terminates this bond as to any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the effective date of termination shall be not less than sixty (60) days from the date the Underwriter provides written notice of the termination to each such investment company terminated thereby and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C.

This bond will terminate as to any Insured entity that is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 immediately and without notice upon (1) the takeover of such Insured's business by any State or Federal official or agency, or by any receiver or liquidator, or (2) the filing of a petition under any State or Federal statute relative to bankruptcy or reorganization of the Insured, or assignment for the benefit of creditors of the Insured.

Premiums are earned until the effective date of termination. The Underwriter shall refund the unearned premium computed at short rates in accordance with the Underwriter's standard short rate cancellation tables if this bond is terminated by the Insured or pro rata if this bond is terminated by the Underwriter.

Upon the detection by any Insured that an employee (as defined in the **Primary Bond**) has committed any dishonest or fraudulent act(s) or theft, the Insured shall immediately remove such employee from a position that may enable such employee to cause the Insured to suffer a loss by any subsequent dishonest or fraudulent act(s) or theft. The Insured, within two (2) business days of such detection, shall notify the Underwriter with full and complete particulars of the detected dishonest or fraudulent act(s) or theft.

For purposes of this section, detection occurs when any partner, officer, or supervisory employee of any Insured, who is not in collusion with such employee, becomes aware that the employee has committed any dishonest or fraudulent act(s) or theft.

This bond shall terminate as to any employee (as defined in the **Primary Bond**) by written notice from the Underwriter to each Insured and, if such employee is an employee of an Insured investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, to the Securities and Exchange Commission, in all cases not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of termination specified in such notice.

**SECTION 7. CONFORMITY**

If any limitation within this bond is prohibited by any law controlling this bond's construction, such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to equal the minimum period of limitation provided by such law.

**SECTION 8. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION**

This bond may only be modified by written Rider forming a part hereof over the signature of the Underwriter's authorized representative. Any Rider which modifies the coverage provided by Insuring Agreement A, Fidelity (or the equivalent insuring agreement) of the Primary Bond in a manner which adversely affects the rights of an Insured investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 shall not become effective until at least sixty (60) days after the Underwriter has given written notice thereof to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., and to each Insured investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 affected thereby.

**SECTION 9. DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT; LIMIT OF LIABILITY**

The Underwriter shall not be liable under any Insuring Agreement unless the amount of the loss covered thereunder, after deducting the net amount of all reimbursement and/or recovery received by the Insured with respect to such loss (other than from the **Primary Bond** or from any other bond, suretyship or insurance policy), shall exceed the applicable **Deductible Amount**; in such case the Underwriter shall be liable only for such excess, subject to the applicable Limit of Liability and other agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations of this bond.

The maximum liability of the Underwriter for any Single Loss covered by any Insuring Agreement under this bond shall be the Limit of Liability applicable to such Insuring Agreement, subject to the applicable **Deductible Amount** and the other agreements, provisions, conditions and limitations of this bond.

**SECTION 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE TRADE AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS**

This bond shall not be deemed to provide any coverage, and the Underwriter shall not be required to pay any loss or provide any benefit hereunder, to the extent that the provision of such coverage, payment of such loss or provision of such benefit would cause the Underwriter to be in violation of any applicable trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations, including, but not limited to, any sanctions, laws or regulations administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

**ICI MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a Risk Retention Group**

**INVESTMENT COMPANY BLANKET BOND**

**(EXCESS BOND)**

**RIDER NO. 1**

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| **INSURED** | **BOND NUMBER** |

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| **John Hancock Funds** | | **87142122B** |
| **EFFECTIVE DATE** | **BOND PERIOD** | **AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE** |
| **December 31, 2022** | **December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023** | **/s/ Catherine Dalton** |

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Most property and casualty insurers, including ICI Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group ("ICI Mutual"), are subject to the requirements of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, as amended (the "Act"). The Act establishes a federal insurance backstop under which ICI Mutual and these other insurers may be partially reimbursed by the United States Government for future **"insured losses"** resulting from certified **"acts of terrorism."** (Each of these **bolded terms** is defined by the Act.) The Act also places certain disclosure and other obligations on ICI Mutual and these other insurers.

Pursuant to the Act, any future losses to ICI Mutual caused by certified **"acts of terrorism"** may be partially reimbursed by the United Sates government under a formula established by the Act. Under this formula, the United States government would generally reimburse ICI Mutual for the Federal Share of Compensation of ICI Mutual's **"insured losses"** in excess of ICI Mutual's **"insurer deductible"** until total **"insured losses"** of all participating insurers reach $100 billion (the "Cap on Annual Liability"). If total **"insured losses"** of all property and casualty insurers reach the Cap on Annual Liability in any one calendar year, the Act limits U.S. Government reimbursement and provides that the insurers will not be liable under their policies for their portions of such losses that exceed such amount. Amounts otherwise payable under this Bond may be reduced as a result.

This Bond has no express exclusion for **"acts of terrorism."** However, coverage under this Bond remains subject to all applicable terms, conditions, and limitations of the Bond (including exclusions) that are permissible under the Act.

The portion of the premium that is attributable to any coverage potentially available under the Bond for **"acts of terrorism"** is one percent (1%) and does not include any charges for the portion of loss that may be covered by the U.S. Government under the Act

As used herein, "Federal Share of Compensation" shall mean 80% beginning on January 1, 2020.

Except as above stated, nothing herein shall be held to alter, waive or extend any of the terms of this Bond.

RNX0053.1-01 (05/21)

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![](image_003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;![](image_003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;![](image_003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;**DECLARATIONS**<br> **EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**DECLARATIONS**<br> **EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**DECLARATIONS**<br> **EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**DECLARATIONS**<br> **EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**DECLARATIONS**<br> **EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**DECLARATIONS**<br> **EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**ACCOUNT NUMBER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**ACCOUNT NUMBER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;319423 | &nbsp;&nbsp;319423 | &nbsp;&nbsp;319423 | &nbsp;&nbsp;319423 | &nbsp;&nbsp;319423 | &nbsp;&nbsp;319423 | &nbsp;&nbsp;319423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**COVERAGE PROVIDED BY (hereafter Insurer)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**COVERAGE PROVIDED BY (hereafter Insurer)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Continental Casualty Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Continental Casualty Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Continental Casualty Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Continental Casualty Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Continental Casualty Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Continental Casualty Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Continental Casualty Company |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**POLICY NUMBER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**POLICY NUMBER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;652075432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;652075432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;652075432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;652075432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;652075432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;652075432 | &nbsp;&nbsp;652075432 |
| Item 1: **NAMED ENTITY AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** | Item 1: **NAMED ENTITY AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** | Item 1: **NAMED ENTITY AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** | Item 1: **NAMED ENTITY AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** | Item 1: **NAMED ENTITY AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**PRODUCER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**PRODUCER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**PRODUCER** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**PRODUCER** |
| John Hancock Funds, LLC<br> 601 Congress St<br> Boston, MA 02210 | John Hancock Funds, LLC<br> 601 Congress St<br> Boston, MA 02210 | John Hancock Funds, LLC<br> 601 Congress St<br> Boston, MA 02210 | John Hancock Funds, LLC<br> 601 Congress St<br> Boston, MA 02210 | John Hancock Funds, LLC<br> 601 Congress St<br> Boston, MA 02210 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AON RISK SERVICES NORTHEAST INC<br> 53 STATE ST FL 22<br> BOSTON, MA 02109-2820 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AON RISK SERVICES NORTHEAST INC<br> 53 STATE ST FL 22<br> BOSTON, MA 02109-2820 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AON RISK SERVICES NORTHEAST INC<br> 53 STATE ST FL 22<br> BOSTON, MA 02109-2820 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AON RISK SERVICES NORTHEAST INC<br> 53 STATE ST FL 22<br> BOSTON, MA 02109-2820 |
| Attn: |  |  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Alexander Miner | &nbsp;&nbsp;Alexander Miner | &nbsp;&nbsp;Alexander Miner | &nbsp;&nbsp;Alexander Miner |
| Item 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>12/31/2022</u> To <u>12/31/2023</u><br> 12:01 a.m. Standard Time at the Principal Address stated in Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>12/31/2022</u> To <u>12/31/2023</u><br> 12:01 a.m. Standard Time at the Principal Address stated in Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>12/31/2022</u> To <u>12/31/2023</u><br> 12:01 a.m. Standard Time at the Principal Address stated in Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>12/31/2022</u> To <u>12/31/2023</u><br> 12:01 a.m. Standard Time at the Principal Address stated in Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 3. **Limit of Liability**<br> $6,575,000 maximum aggregate Limit of Liability under the Policy | &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 3. **Limit of Liability**<br> $6,575,000 maximum aggregate Limit of Liability under the Policy | &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 3. **Limit of Liability**<br> $6,575,000 maximum aggregate Limit of Liability under the Policy | &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 3. **Limit of Liability**<br> $6,575,000 maximum aggregate Limit of Liability under the Policy |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 4. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule of **Underlying Insurance:** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** | &nbsp;&nbsp;A. **Followed Policy** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of Carrier | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of Carrier | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of Carrier | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Policy No | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Policy No | &nbsp;&nbsp;Limits | &nbsp;&nbsp;Limits | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ded/Ret Amount |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Insurance Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Insurance Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Insurance Company | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;81906724 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;81906724 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$15000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$15000000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$150000 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;B. **Underlying Excess Policies**: \*\*\* SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE \*\*\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 5. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Policy Premium | &nbsp;&nbsp;$19845 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$19845 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$19845 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$19845 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$19845 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$19845 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$19845 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 6. | &nbsp;&nbsp;Notices of Claims: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Notices of Claims: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Notices of Claims: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Notices of Claims: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Notices of Claims: | &nbsp;&nbsp;Notices of Claims: | &nbsp;&nbsp;All other Notices: | &nbsp;&nbsp;All other Notices: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 6. | &nbsp;&nbsp;CNA – Claims Reporting<br> P.O. Box 8317<br> Chicago, IL 60680-8317<br> Email address: SpecialtyProNewLoss@cna.com<br> Fax Number: 866-773-7504 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CNA – Claims Reporting<br> P.O. Box 8317<br> Chicago, IL 60680-8317<br> Email address: SpecialtyProNewLoss@cna.com<br> Fax Number: 866-773-7504 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CNA – Claims Reporting<br> P.O. Box 8317<br> Chicago, IL 60680-8317<br> Email address: SpecialtyProNewLoss@cna.com<br> Fax Number: 866-773-7504 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CNA – Claims Reporting<br> P.O. Box 8317<br> Chicago, IL 60680-8317<br> Email address: SpecialtyProNewLoss@cna.com<br> Fax Number: 866-773-7504 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CNA – Claims Reporting<br> P.O. Box 8317<br> Chicago, IL 60680-8317<br> Email address: SpecialtyProNewLoss@cna.com<br> Fax Number: 866-773-7504 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CNA – Claims Reporting<br> P.O. Box 8317<br> Chicago, IL 60680-8317<br> Email address: SpecialtyProNewLoss@cna.com<br> Fax Number: 866-773-7504 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Open Brokerage Global Specialty Lines<br> CNA Insurance Company<br> 125 Broad Street – 8<sup>th</sup> Floor<br> New York, NY 10004 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Open Brokerage Global Specialty Lines<br> CNA Insurance Company<br> 125 Broad Street – 8<sup>th</sup> Floor<br> New York, NY 10004 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Item 7. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Endorsements forming a part of this Policy at inception: |

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These Declarations, along with the completed and signed Application, the Policy, and any written endorsements attached thereto shall constitute the contract between the Insureds and the Insurer.

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| Authorized Representative: | /s/ Dino Robusto | Date: | February 24, 2023 |

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G-22076-B(c) (ED. 06-10) 1 <br>© CNA All Rights Reserved.

**UNDERLYING EXCESS POLICY SCHEDULE**

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| **Name of Carrier** | **Limits** | **Excess of** |
| ICI Mutual Insurance Company 87142122B | $15000000 | $15000000 |

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G-22076-B(c) (ED. 06-10) 2 <br>© CNA All Rights Reserved.

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| ![](image_003.jpg) | **EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY** |

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**Words defined in the Followed Policy have the same meaning in this Policy even if not defined herein.** **In consideration of the payment of the premium and in reliance upon the applications submitted to the Insurer or any insurer of the Underlying Insurance, and any other material submitted in connection with such applications (all of which are deemed attached hereto and made a part hereof) the Insurer and the Insureds agree as follows:**

**I.** **FOLLOW FORM EXCESS COVERAGE** 

The Insurer shall provide coverage in accordance with all of the terms, conditions and limitations (including, but not limited to the exclusions and notice requirements) of the policy scheduled in Item 4.A. of the Declarations (hereafter "**Followed Policy**") except as otherwise set forth herein. Coverage hereunder shall attach only after all of the aggregate Limits of Liability, as set forth in Item 4. of the Declarations have been exhausted through payment of covered loss under all policies scheduled in Item 4. of the Declarations (hereafter "**Underlying Insurance**") by or on behalf of the insurers of such **Underlying Insurance**, or by or on behalf of the Insureds. The risk of uncollectibility of any **Underlying Insurance** (in whole or in part), whether because of financial impairment or insolvency of an underlying insurer or for any other reason, is expressly retained by the Insureds and is not insured by or assumed by the Insurer.

**II.** **LIMIT OF LIABILITY** 

The amount set forth in Item 3. of the Declarations shall be the maximum aggregate Limit of Liability of the Insurer for all loss under this Policy, regardless of the number of claims made against the Insureds or the time of payment and regardless of whether or not an extended reporting period applies. If the Limit of Liability under this Policy is exhausted by payment of loss, the Insurer's obligations under this Policy shall be deemed completely fulfilled and extinguished.

**III.** **CHANGES TO UNDERLYING INSURANCE/DEPLETION OF SUB-LIMITS** 

If, subsequent to the inception date of this Policy, there is a change to any **Underlying Insurance** which expands coverage, then this Policy shall become subject to such change only if the Insurer agrees thereto by written endorsement to this Policy. If any loss under any **Underlying Insurance** is subject to a sub-limit, then this Policy provides no coverage excess of such **Underlying Insurance** sub-limit, but the **Underlying Insurance** shall be deemed depleted by payment of any such sub-limit.

**IV.** **INSURER RIGHTS/COOPERATION CLAUSE** 

The Insurer has the same rights and protections as has the insurer of the **Followed Policy** and has the right, but not the obligation, at its sole discretion, to elect to participate in the investigation, settlement, prosecution or defense of any claim reasonably likely to attach to and be covered under this Policy or any **Underlying Insurance,** even if the **Underlying Insurance** has not been exhausted. The Insureds shall cooperate with the Insurer in such investigation, settlement, prosecution or defense and shall do nothing that prejudices the Insurer's position or rights of recovery.

**V.** **NOTICES** 

Where notice is permitted or required by the **Followed Policy**, the Insureds have the same rights and obligations to notify the Insurer under this Policy, except that such notice shall be given to the Insurer at the applicable address specified in Item 6. of the Declarations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Insurer has caused this Policy to be executed by its Chairman and Secretary, but this Policy shall not be binding upon us unless completed by the attachment of the Declarations:

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| Chairman | Secretary |
| /s/ Dino Robusto | /s/ Stathy Darcy |

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G-22075-B (Ed. 06-10) - 1 - <br>© CNA All Rights Reserved.

G-22075-B (Ed. 02/10) - 2 - <br>© CNA All Rights Reserved.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Bond Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Capital Series | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Income Securities Trust |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Collateral Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Investors Trust |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Current Interest | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Preferred Income Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Exchange-Traded-Fund Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Funds II | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Funds III | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Investment Trust | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Investment Trust II | &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global shareholder Yield Fund |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Strategic Series |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust |  |

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***<u>(Collectively referred to as the "Trusts" and the series are collectively referred to as the "Funds")</u>***

*<u>2022-2023 Joint Financial Institutions (Fidelity) Bond (the "Joint Bond") as approved December 7, 2022</u>*

**WHEREAS**, Rule 17g-1 under the 1940 Act governs the required bonding of the Trusts' officers and employees under a joint fidelity bond;

**WHEREAS**, the Trustees desire to approve the Joint Bond for a one- year term ending December 31, 2023; and

**WHEREAS**, the Trustees of the Trusts have considered the allocation of premiums for the Joint Bond among the John Hancock Trusts and have determined that the allocation should be based on the premium (including tax) of **$123,456** it is:

**RESOLVED**, that the Joint Bond issued by Federal Insurance Company (Chubb), ICI Mutual Insurance Company and Continental Casualty Insurance Company, covering each officer and employee of the Trusts against larceny and embezzlement, in the amount of **$36.575 million** for a one-year term ending December 31, 2023, and in the proposed form presented at this meeting, after consideration of all factors deemed relevant by the Board, including, but not limited to: (i) the expected value of the aggregate assets of the Trusts to which any officer or employee of such Trusts may have access; (ii) the type and terms of the arrangements made for the custody and safekeeping of such assets; and (iii) the nature of the securities in the John Hancock Trusts' portfolios, be, and it hereby is, determined to be reasonable in form and amount, and hereby approved;

**FURTHER RESOLVED**, that the portion of the premium for the Joint Bond to be paid by each Trust, in substantially the form presented at this Meeting, after consideration of all factors deemed relevant by the Board, including, but not limited to: (i) the number of the other parties named as insureds; (ii) the nature of the business activities of such other parties; (iii) the amount of the Joint Bond; (iv) the amount of the premium for such Joint Bond; (v) the ratable allocation of the premium among all parties named as insureds; and (vi) the extent to which the share of the premium allocated to each Trust is less than the premium such Trust would have had to pay if it had provided and maintained a single insured bond, be, and it hereby is, approved; and

**FURTHER RESOLVED**, that the appropriate officers of the Trusts be, and each hereby is, authorized to increase the amount of the Joint Bond coverage from time to time to ensure adequate coverage based upon the value of the Trusts' assets and to enable the Trusts to remain in compliance with the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder;

**FURTHER RESOLVED**, that the Joint Insured Bond Agreement among the Trusts (the "Joint Bond Agreement"), in substantially the form presented at this Meeting, providing in substance that, in the event any recovery is received under the Joint Bond as a result of a loss sustained by the Trusts and any one or more other named insureds, the Trusts shall receive an equitable and proportionate share of the recovery, but in no event less than the amount it would have received had it provided and maintained a single bond with the minimum coverage required by paragraph (d)(1) of Rule 17g-1 under the 1940 Act, be, and it hereby is, approved;

**FURTHER RESOLVED**, that the Secretary of the Trusts or his delegate be, and each hereby is, authorized to make all necessary filings and give all notices and information with respect to such Joint Bond and the Joint Bond Agreement required by paragraph (g) of Rule 17g-1 under the 1940 Act; and

**FURTHER RESOLVED**, that the appropriate officers of the Trusts be, and each hereby is, authorized to make any and all payments and to do any and all such further acts, in the name of the Trusts and on its behalf, as they, or any of them, may determine to be necessary or desirable and proper, with the advice of counsel, in connection with or in furtherance of the foregoing resolutions.

**Agreement Relating to Joint Insured Bond**

WHEREAS, each of the parties hereto is a named insured under a "joint insured bond," as that term is defined in Rule 17g-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"); and

WHEREAS, Rule 17g-1(f) under the 1940 Act requires an agreement between all the named insureds under a joint insured bond;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

In the event recovery is received under the joint insured bond as a result of a loss sustained by any two or more of the named insureds, each insured shall receive an equitable and proportionate share of the recovery, but at least equal to the amount which it would have received had it provided and maintained a single insured bond with the minimum coverage required by paragraph (d)(1) of Rule 17g-1 under the 1940 Act.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on January 6, 2021.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK BOND TRUST**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK CAPITAL SERIES**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUND**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK COLLATERAL TRUST**<br> **On behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK CURRENT INTEREST**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND TRUST**<br> **on behalf of each of its series**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS II**<br> **on behalf of each of its Series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **John HANCOCK FUNDS III**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST II**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK MUNICIPAL SERIES TRUST**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK SOVEREIGN BOND FUND**<br> **on behalf of its of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES**<br> **on behalf of each of its series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST**<br> **on behalf of each of its Series** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL SHAREHOLDER YIELD FUND**<br>|

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Executed on behalf of each Trust and its relevant Series referenced above:

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| By: | /s/ Betsy Anne Seel |
| Name: | Betsy Anne Seel |
| Title: | Assistant Secretary |

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STATEMENT REGARDING SINGLE BOND AMOUNT

If the investment companies shown below had not been named as an insured under this joint insured bond, they would have provided and maintained a single bond in the amount of at least:

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| John Hancock Bond Trust | $2500000 |
| John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund | $750000 |
| John Hancock Capital Series | $2500000 |
| John Hancock Collateral Trust | $1900000 |
| John Hancock Current Interest | $1250000 |
| John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust | $2500000 |
| John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund | $1000000 |
| John Hancock Funds II | $2500000 |
| John Hancock Funds III | $2500000 |
| John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund | $525000 |
| John Hancock Income Securities Trust | $600000 |
| John Hancock Investment Trust | $2500000 |
| John Hancock Investment Trust II | $1500000 |
| John Hancock Investors Trust | $600000 |
| John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust | $1000000 |
| John Hancock Preferred Income Fund | $900000 |
| John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II | $900000 |
| John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III | $900000 |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | $1000000 |
| John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund | $2500000 |
| John Hancock Strategic Series | $1500000 |
| John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund | $1250000 |
| John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund | $400000 |
| John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | $2500000 |

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PREMIUM PERIOD

Premiums have been paid for the period **December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023**.