UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number
811-21779
JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
SALVATORE SCHIAVONE
TREASURER
200 BERKELEY STREET
BOSTON, MA 02116
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(617) 543-9634
Date of fiscal year end:
August 31
Date of reporting period:
August 31, 2024
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
The Registrant prepared the following annual reports to shareholders for the period ended August 31, 2024:
John Hancock Funds II
  • John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund)
  • John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
  • John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
  • John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund
  • John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
  • John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
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John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Class A/JIPAX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
(Class A/JIPAX)
$113 1.09%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class A/JIPAX) returned 7.44% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to lower bond yields. Sector performance was also a key factor, with corporate bonds posting the best returns, while government securities lagged.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Corporate bonds | High-yield corporate debt, investment-grade corporate bonds, and convertible bonds represented nearly 40% of the portfolio on average during the period.
Emerging markets debt | Government and corporate bonds in emerging markets benefited from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
Global bond exposure | Bond holdings in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand added value as bonds in these countries outperformed the U.S. market.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Foreign currency exposure | A stronger U.S. dollar during the period weighed on the fund’s exposure to foreign currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and Singaporean dollar.
Longer-term bonds | The fund’s holdings of bonds with maturities of 20 years or more detracted from performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class A/JIPAX) 3.09% 0.96% 1.87%
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class A/JIPAX)—excluding sales charge 7.44% 1.78% 2.28%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 4.00%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $2,993,996,000
Total number of portfolio holdings 565
Total advisory fees paid (net) $18,751,043
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 44.4%
Foreign government obligations 24.1%
U.S. Government 7.8%
U.S. Government Agency 4.7%
Convertible bonds 3.4%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 3.1%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.9%
Municipal bonds 2.5%
Term loans 2.1%
Asset backed securities 1.7%
Preferred securities 1.0%
Short-term investments and other 2.3%
Net Currency Exposure
United States Dollar 88.5%
Australian Dollar 4.4%
Indonesian Rupiah 2.6%
Other Currencies 2.2%
Korean Won 2.0%
Norwegian Krone 1.7%
Philippine Peso 1.7%
Indian Rupee 1.4%
Japanese Yen 1.3%
Brazilian Real 1.2%
Canadian Dollar 1.1%
New Zealand Dollar (3.6)%
Singapore Dollar (4.5)%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
At a meeting held on December 12–14, 2023, the fund’s Board of Trustees approved a sales charge reduction and change to the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class A shares. As a result, effective March 1, 2024, the maximum CDSC as a percentage of purchase or sale price, whichever is less, was reduced from 1.00% on certain purchases of $1 million or more, to 0.75% on certain purchases of $500,000 or more.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Class C/JIPCX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
(Class C/JIPCX)
$185 1.79%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class C/JIPCX) returned 6.69% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to lower bond yields. Sector performance was also a key factor, with corporate bonds posting the best returns, while government securities lagged.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Corporate bonds | High-yield corporate debt, investment-grade corporate bonds, and convertible bonds represented nearly 40% of the portfolio on average during the period.
Emerging markets debt | Government and corporate bonds in emerging markets benefited from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
Global bond exposure | Bond holdings in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand added value as bonds in these countries outperformed the U.S. market.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Foreign currency exposure | A stronger U.S. dollar during the period weighed on the fund’s exposure to foreign currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and Singaporean dollar.
Longer-term bonds | The fund’s holdings of bonds with maturities of 20 years or more detracted from performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class C/JIPCX) 5.69% 1.07% 1.57%
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class C/JIPCX)—excluding sales charge 6.69% 1.07% 1.57%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Class C shares sold within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $2,993,996,000
Total number of portfolio holdings 565
Total advisory fees paid (net) $18,751,043
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 44.4%
Foreign government obligations 24.1%
U.S. Government 7.8%
U.S. Government Agency 4.7%
Convertible bonds 3.4%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 3.1%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.9%
Municipal bonds 2.5%
Term loans 2.1%
Asset backed securities 1.7%
Preferred securities 1.0%
Short-term investments and other 2.3%
Net Currency Exposure
United States Dollar 88.5%
Australian Dollar 4.4%
Indonesian Rupiah 2.6%
Other Currencies 2.2%
Korean Won 2.0%
Norwegian Krone 1.7%
Philippine Peso 1.7%
Indian Rupee 1.4%
Japanese Yen 1.3%
Brazilian Real 1.2%
Canadian Dollar 1.1%
New Zealand Dollar (3.6)%
Singapore Dollar (4.5)%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Class I/JIPIX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
(Class I/JIPIX)
$82 0.79%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class I/JIPIX) returned 7.76% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to lower bond yields. Sector performance was also a key factor, with corporate bonds posting the best returns, while government securities lagged.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Corporate bonds | High-yield corporate debt, investment-grade corporate bonds, and convertible bonds represented nearly 40% of the portfolio on average during the period.
Emerging markets debt | Government and corporate bonds in emerging markets benefited from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
Global bond exposure | Bond holdings in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand added value as bonds in these countries outperformed the U.S. market.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Foreign currency exposure | A stronger U.S. dollar during the period weighed on the fund’s exposure to foreign currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and Singaporean dollar.
Longer-term bonds | The fund’s holdings of bonds with maturities of 20 years or more detracted from performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $250,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class I/JIPIX) 7.76% 2.08% 2.59%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $2,993,996,000
Total number of portfolio holdings 565
Total advisory fees paid (net) $18,751,043
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 44.4%
Foreign government obligations 24.1%
U.S. Government 7.8%
U.S. Government Agency 4.7%
Convertible bonds 3.4%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 3.1%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.9%
Municipal bonds 2.5%
Term loans 2.1%
Asset backed securities 1.7%
Preferred securities 1.0%
Short-term investments and other 2.3%
Net Currency Exposure
United States Dollar 88.5%
Australian Dollar 4.4%
Indonesian Rupiah 2.6%
Other Currencies 2.2%
Korean Won 2.0%
Norwegian Krone 1.7%
Philippine Peso 1.7%
Indian Rupee 1.4%
Japanese Yen 1.3%
Brazilian Real 1.2%
Canadian Dollar 1.1%
New Zealand Dollar (3.6)%
Singapore Dollar (4.5)%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Class NAV/JHSEX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-344-1029.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
(Class NAV/JHSEX)
$70 0.67%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class NAV/JHSEX) returned 7.89% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to lower bond yields. Sector performance was also a key factor, with corporate bonds posting the best returns, while government securities lagged.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Corporate bonds | High-yield corporate debt, investment-grade corporate bonds, and convertible bonds represented nearly 40% of the portfolio on average during the period.
Emerging markets debt | Government and corporate bonds in emerging markets benefited from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
Global bond exposure | Bond holdings in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand added value as bonds in these countries outperformed the U.S. market.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Foreign currency exposure | A stronger U.S. dollar during the period weighed on the fund’s exposure to foreign currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and Singaporean dollar.
Longer-term bonds | The fund’s holdings of bonds with maturities of 20 years or more detracted from performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class NAV/JHSEX) 7.89% 2.20% 2.71%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $2,993,996,000
Total number of portfolio holdings 565
Total advisory fees paid (net) $18,751,043
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 44.4%
Foreign government obligations 24.1%
U.S. Government 7.8%
U.S. Government Agency 4.7%
Convertible bonds 3.4%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 3.1%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.9%
Municipal bonds 2.5%
Term loans 2.1%
Asset backed securities 1.7%
Preferred securities 1.0%
Short-term investments and other 2.3%
Net Currency Exposure
United States Dollar 88.5%
Australian Dollar 4.4%
Indonesian Rupiah 2.6%
Other Currencies 2.2%
Korean Won 2.0%
Norwegian Krone 1.7%
Philippine Peso 1.7%
Indian Rupee 1.4%
Japanese Yen 1.3%
Brazilian Real 1.2%
Canadian Dollar 1.1%
New Zealand Dollar (3.6)%
Singapore Dollar (4.5)%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
Underlying site QR code
At jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information 
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Class R2/JIPPX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
(Class R2/JIPPX)
$120 1.16%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class R2/JIPPX) returned 7.46% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to lower bond yields. Sector performance was also a key factor, with corporate bonds posting the best returns, while government securities lagged.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Corporate bonds | High-yield corporate debt, investment-grade corporate bonds, and convertible bonds represented nearly 40% of the portfolio on average during the period.
Emerging markets debt | Government and corporate bonds in emerging markets benefited from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
Global bond exposure | Bond holdings in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand added value as bonds in these countries outperformed the U.S. market.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Foreign currency exposure | A stronger U.S. dollar during the period weighed on the fund’s exposure to foreign currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and Singaporean dollar.
Longer-term bonds | The fund’s holdings of bonds with maturities of 20 years or more detracted from performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class R2/JIPPX) 7.46% 1.70% 2.20%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $2,993,996,000
Total number of portfolio holdings 565
Total advisory fees paid (net) $18,751,043
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 44.4%
Foreign government obligations 24.1%
U.S. Government 7.8%
U.S. Government Agency 4.7%
Convertible bonds 3.4%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 3.1%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.9%
Municipal bonds 2.5%
Term loans 2.1%
Asset backed securities 1.7%
Preferred securities 1.0%
Short-term investments and other 2.3%
Net Currency Exposure
United States Dollar 88.5%
Australian Dollar 4.4%
Indonesian Rupiah 2.6%
Other Currencies 2.2%
Korean Won 2.0%
Norwegian Krone 1.7%
Philippine Peso 1.7%
Indian Rupee 1.4%
Japanese Yen 1.3%
Brazilian Real 1.2%
Canadian Dollar 1.1%
New Zealand Dollar (3.6)%
Singapore Dollar (4.5)%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Class R6/JIPRX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
(Class R6/JIPRX)
$70 0.67%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class R6/JIPRX) returned 7.98% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to lower bond yields. Sector performance was also a key factor, with corporate bonds posting the best returns, while government securities lagged.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Corporate bonds | High-yield corporate debt, investment-grade corporate bonds, and convertible bonds represented nearly 40% of the portfolio on average during the period.
Emerging markets debt | Government and corporate bonds in emerging markets benefited from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
Global bond exposure | Bond holdings in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand added value as bonds in these countries outperformed the U.S. market.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Foreign currency exposure | A stronger U.S. dollar during the period weighed on the fund’s exposure to foreign currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and Singaporean dollar.
Longer-term bonds | The fund’s holdings of bonds with maturities of 20 years or more detracted from performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $1,000,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (Class R6/JIPRX) 7.98% 2.21% 2.71%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $2,993,996,000
Total number of portfolio holdings 565
Total advisory fees paid (net) $18,751,043
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 44.4%
Foreign government obligations 24.1%
U.S. Government 7.8%
U.S. Government Agency 4.7%
Convertible bonds 3.4%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 3.1%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.9%
Municipal bonds 2.5%
Term loans 2.1%
Asset backed securities 1.7%
Preferred securities 1.0%
Short-term investments and other 2.3%
Net Currency Exposure
United States Dollar 88.5%
Australian Dollar 4.4%
Indonesian Rupiah 2.6%
Other Currencies 2.2%
Korean Won 2.0%
Norwegian Krone 1.7%
Philippine Peso 1.7%
Indian Rupee 1.4%
Japanese Yen 1.3%
Brazilian Real 1.2%
Canadian Dollar 1.1%
New Zealand Dollar (3.6)%
Singapore Dollar (4.5)%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
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John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Class 1/JIGDX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-344-1029.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
(Class 1/JIGDX)
$88 0.85%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class 1/JIGDX) returned 6.78% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The 12-month period was characterized by modest interest-rate volatility, as global central bank monetary policy diverged, and limited credit-related volatility, as credit spreads generally tightened.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Interest-rate positioning | The fund’s duration and yield curve positioning helped drive positive total returns.
Credit exposure | Credit exposure was also additive within the portfolio, particularly within short-cycle credit sectors, such as bank loans, high yield, and structured products.
Strategic sector positioning | Within the fund’s strategic sector, investments in emerging-markets local debt had a positive impact.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Tactical asset allocation | Within the fund’s tactical asset allocation component, exposure to peripheral European sovereign debt detracted.
Derivative investments | In aggregate, derivatives, especially credit default swaps, had a negative impact on performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class 1/JIGDX) 6.78% 1.65% 1.76%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index 7.48% 0.24% 2.18%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index 6.90% (1.37)% 0.12%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $123,682,827
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,003
Total advisory fees paid (net) $575,563
Portfolio turnover rate 90%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total investments of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 32.2%
U.S. Government 22.8%
U.S. Government Agency 12.4%
Corporate bonds 10.6%
Convertible bonds 3.9%
Asset backed securities 3.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.3%
Term loans 2.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 1.1%
Preferred securities 0.9%
Short-term investments 8.8%
Country Composition
United States 61.2%
New Zealand 4.4%
Australia 3.4%
Colombia 2.9%
Brazil 2.8%
Norway 2.4%
Iceland 2.1%
Mexico 1.8%
France 1.7%
United Kingdom 1.4%
Other countries 15.9%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information 
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Class A/JABWX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
(Class A/JABWX)
$121 1.17%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class A/JABWX) returned 6.53% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The 12-month period was characterized by modest interest-rate volatility, as global central bank monetary policy diverged, and limited credit-related volatility, as credit spreads generally tightened.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Interest-rate positioning | The fund’s duration and yield curve positioning helped drive positive total returns.
Credit exposure | Credit exposure was also additive within the portfolio, particularly within short-cycle credit sectors, such as bank loans, high yield, and structured products.
Strategic sector positioning | Within the fund’s strategic sector, investments in emerging-markets local debt had a positive impact.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Tactical asset allocation | Within the fund’s tactical asset allocation component, exposure to peripheral European sovereign debt detracted.
Derivative investments | In aggregate, derivatives, especially credit default swaps, had a negative impact on performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class A/JABWX) 2.29% 0.65% 1.25%
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class A/JABWX)—excluding sales charge 6.53% 1.47% 1.67%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index 7.48% 0.24% 2.18%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index 6.90% (1.37)% 0.12%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
 
Class A shares were first offered on 6-4-21. Returns prior to this date are those of Class 1 shares that have not been adjusted for class-specific expenses; otherwise, returns would vary.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 4.00%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $123,682,827
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,003
Total advisory fees paid (net) $575,563
Portfolio turnover rate 90%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total investments of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 32.2%
U.S. Government 22.8%
U.S. Government Agency 12.4%
Corporate bonds 10.6%
Convertible bonds 3.9%
Asset backed securities 3.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.3%
Term loans 2.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 1.1%
Preferred securities 0.9%
Short-term investments 8.8%
Country Composition
United States 61.2%
New Zealand 4.4%
Australia 3.4%
Colombia 2.9%
Brazil 2.8%
Norway 2.4%
Iceland 2.1%
Mexico 1.8%
France 1.7%
United Kingdom 1.4%
Other countries 15.9%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
At a meeting held on December 12–14, 2023, the fund’s Board of Trustees approved a sales charge reduction and change to the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class A shares. As a result, effective March 1, 2024, the maximum up-front sales charge on Class A shares was reduced from 5% to 4% of purchase price, and the maximum CDSC as a percentage of purchase or sale price, whichever is less, was reduced from 1.00% on certain purchases of $1 million or more, to 0.75% on certain purchases of $500,000 or more.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Class C/JABOX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
(Class C/JABOX)
$197 1.92%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class C/JABOX) returned 5.64% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The 12-month period was characterized by modest interest-rate volatility, as global central bank monetary policy diverged, and limited credit-related volatility, as credit spreads generally tightened.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Interest-rate positioning | The fund’s duration and yield curve positioning helped drive positive total returns.
Credit exposure | Credit exposure was also additive within the portfolio, particularly within short-cycle credit sectors, such as bank loans, high yield, and structured products.
Strategic sector positioning | Within the fund’s strategic sector, investments in emerging-markets local debt had a positive impact.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Tactical asset allocation | Within the fund’s tactical asset allocation component, exposure to peripheral European sovereign debt detracted.
Derivative investments | In aggregate, derivatives, especially credit default swaps, had a negative impact on performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class C/JABOX) 4.64% 0.97% 1.42%
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class C/JABOX)—excluding sales charge 5.64% 0.97% 1.42%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index 7.48% 0.24% 2.18%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index 6.90% (1.37)% 0.12%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
 
Class C shares were first offered on 6-4-21. Returns prior to this date are those of Class 1 shares that have not been adjusted for class-specific expenses; otherwise, returns would vary.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Class C shares sold within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $123,682,827
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,003
Total advisory fees paid (net) $575,563
Portfolio turnover rate 90%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total investments of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 32.2%
U.S. Government 22.8%
U.S. Government Agency 12.4%
Corporate bonds 10.6%
Convertible bonds 3.9%
Asset backed securities 3.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.3%
Term loans 2.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 1.1%
Preferred securities 0.9%
Short-term investments 8.8%
Country Composition
United States 61.2%
New Zealand 4.4%
Australia 3.4%
Colombia 2.9%
Brazil 2.8%
Norway 2.4%
Iceland 2.1%
Mexico 1.8%
France 1.7%
United Kingdom 1.4%
Other countries 15.9%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Class I/JABTX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
(Class I/JABTX)
$95 0.92%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class I/JABTX) returned 6.72% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The 12-month period was characterized by modest interest-rate volatility, as global central bank monetary policy diverged, and limited credit-related volatility, as credit spreads generally tightened.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Interest-rate positioning | The fund’s duration and yield curve positioning helped drive positive total returns.
Credit exposure | Credit exposure was also additive within the portfolio, particularly within short-cycle credit sectors, such as bank loans, high yield, and structured products.
Strategic sector positioning | Within the fund’s strategic sector, investments in emerging-markets local debt had a positive impact.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Tactical asset allocation | Within the fund’s tactical asset allocation component, exposure to peripheral European sovereign debt detracted.
Derivative investments | In aggregate, derivatives, especially credit default swaps, had a negative impact on performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $250,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class I/JABTX) 6.72% 1.63% 1.75%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index 7.48% 0.24% 2.18%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index 6.90% (1.37)% 0.12%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
 
Class I shares were first offered on 6-4-21. Returns prior to this date are those of Class 1 shares that have not been adjusted for class-specific expenses; otherwise, returns would vary.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $123,682,827
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,003
Total advisory fees paid (net) $575,563
Portfolio turnover rate 90%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total investments of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 32.2%
U.S. Government 22.8%
U.S. Government Agency 12.4%
Corporate bonds 10.6%
Convertible bonds 3.9%
Asset backed securities 3.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.3%
Term loans 2.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 1.1%
Preferred securities 0.9%
Short-term investments 8.8%
Country Composition
United States 61.2%
New Zealand 4.4%
Australia 3.4%
Colombia 2.9%
Brazil 2.8%
Norway 2.4%
Iceland 2.1%
Mexico 1.8%
France 1.7%
United Kingdom 1.4%
Other countries 15.9%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Class R6/JABUX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
(Class R6/JABUX)
$84 0.81%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class R6/JABUX) returned 6.90% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The 12-month period was characterized by modest interest-rate volatility, as global central bank monetary policy diverged, and limited credit-related volatility, as credit spreads generally tightened.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Interest-rate positioning | The fund’s duration and yield curve positioning helped drive positive total returns.
Credit exposure | Credit exposure was also additive within the portfolio, particularly within short-cycle credit sectors, such as bank loans, high yield, and structured products.
Strategic sector positioning | Within the fund’s strategic sector, investments in emerging-markets local debt had a positive impact.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Tactical asset allocation | Within the fund’s tactical asset allocation component, exposure to peripheral European sovereign debt detracted.
Derivative investments | In aggregate, derivatives, especially credit default swaps, had a negative impact on performance.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $1,000,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (Class R6/JABUX) 6.90% 1.71% 1.78%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index 7.48% 0.24% 2.18%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index 6.90% (1.37)% 0.12%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond (USD Hedged) Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
 
Class R6 shares were first offered on 6-4-21. Returns prior to this date are those of Class 1 shares that have not been adjusted for class-specific expenses; otherwise, returns would vary.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $123,682,827
Total number of portfolio holdings 1,003
Total advisory fees paid (net) $575,563
Portfolio turnover rate 90%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total investments of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 32.2%
U.S. Government 22.8%
U.S. Government Agency 12.4%
Corporate bonds 10.6%
Convertible bonds 3.9%
Asset backed securities 3.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government Agency 2.3%
Term loans 2.0%
Collateralized mortgage obligations – Commercial and residential 1.1%
Preferred securities 0.9%
Short-term investments 8.8%
Country Composition
United States 61.2%
New Zealand 4.4%
Australia 3.4%
Colombia 2.9%
Brazil 2.8%
Norway 2.4%
Iceland 2.1%
Mexico 1.8%
France 1.7%
United Kingdom 1.4%
Other countries 15.9%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Class A/JIAFX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Multi-Asset High Income Fund
(Class A/JIAFX)
$96 0.89%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class A/JIAFX) returned 14.91% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was on track for a “soft landing.” Bonds also produced gains, with credit-oriented categories generally outperforming the broader fixed-income market.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
The multi-sector fixed-income portfolio | This segment of the fund generated strong absolute returns and made a sizable contribution to results. The fund’s Asia fixed-income portfolio further helped performance.
Equities | The equity portfolio delivered healthy, broad-based gains. NVIDIA Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Apple, Inc. were notable contributors.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Specific holdings | While all of the fund’s major segments were positive, a number of individual securities - including Unilever PLC and Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (sold prior to year end) - finished with losses.
Energy stocks | Some of the fund’s holdings in the sector were pressured by lower prices for oil and natural gas. On the fixed-income side, certain positions experienced price weakness due to issuer-specific events.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years Since inception
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class A/JIAFX) 9.70% 3.49% 3.47%
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class A/JIAFX)—excluding sales charge 14.91% 4.46% 3.95%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.65%
MSCI World Index 24.43% 13.11% 9.95%
20% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index / 10% MSCI World ex USA High Dividend Yield Index / 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Credit - Corporate Investment Grade Index / 45% Bloomberg Global High Yield (USD Hedged) Index 14.71% 4.83% 5.21%
70% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index / 30% MSCI World Index 12.27% 4.00% 4.29%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 4.50%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $115,125,646
Total number of portfolio holdings 574
Total advisory fees paid (net) $347,887
Portfolio turnover rate 46%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 52.9%
Common stocks 32.3%
Term loans 2.7%
Asset backed securities 2.0%
Preferred securities 1.9%
U.S. Government Agency 1.1%
Convertible bonds 0.5%
Capital preferred securities 0.2%
Foreign government obligations 0.2%
Short-term investments and other 6.2%
Country Composition
United States 68.5%
Canada 4.3%
Japan 2.6%
United Kingdom 2.6%
Hong Kong 2.2%
France 2.2%
Netherlands 1.8%
Switzerland 1.6%
Ireland 1.6%
Luxembourg 1.2%
Other countries 11.4%
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Class C/JIAGX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Multi-Asset High Income Fund
(Class C/JIAGX)
$175 1.64%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class C/JIAGX) returned 13.95% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was on track for a “soft landing.” Bonds also produced gains, with credit-oriented categories generally outperforming the broader fixed-income market.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
The multi-sector fixed-income portfolio | This segment of the fund generated strong absolute returns and made a sizable contribution to results. The fund’s Asia fixed-income portfolio further helped performance.
Equities | The equity portfolio delivered healthy, broad-based gains. NVIDIA Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Apple, Inc. were notable contributors.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Specific holdings | While all of the fund’s major segments were positive, a number of individual securities - including Unilever PLC and Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (sold prior to year end) - finished with losses.
Energy stocks | Some of the fund’s holdings in the sector were pressured by lower prices for oil and natural gas. On the fixed-income side, certain positions experienced price weakness due to issuer-specific events.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years Since inception
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class C/JIAGX) 12.95% 3.67% 3.19%
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class C/JIAGX)—excluding sales charge 13.95% 3.67% 3.19%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.65%
MSCI World Index 24.43% 13.11% 9.95%
20% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index / 10% MSCI World ex USA High Dividend Yield Index / 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Credit - Corporate Investment Grade Index / 45% Bloomberg Global High Yield (USD Hedged) Index 14.71% 4.83% 5.21%
70% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index / 30% MSCI World Index 12.27% 4.00% 4.29%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Class C shares sold within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $115,125,646
Total number of portfolio holdings 574
Total advisory fees paid (net) $347,887
Portfolio turnover rate 46%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 52.9%
Common stocks 32.3%
Term loans 2.7%
Asset backed securities 2.0%
Preferred securities 1.9%
U.S. Government Agency 1.1%
Convertible bonds 0.5%
Capital preferred securities 0.2%
Foreign government obligations 0.2%
Short-term investments and other 6.2%
Country Composition
United States 68.5%
Canada 4.3%
Japan 2.6%
United Kingdom 2.6%
Hong Kong 2.2%
France 2.2%
Netherlands 1.8%
Switzerland 1.6%
Ireland 1.6%
Luxembourg 1.2%
Other countries 11.4%
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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448A-C
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John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Class I/JIAIX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Multi-Asset High Income Fund
(Class I/JIAIX)
$69 0.64%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class I/JIAIX) returned 15.19% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was on track for a “soft landing.” Bonds also produced gains, with credit-oriented categories generally outperforming the broader fixed-income market.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
The multi-sector fixed-income portfolio | This segment of the fund generated strong absolute returns and made a sizable contribution to results. The fund’s Asia fixed-income portfolio further helped performance.
Equities | The equity portfolio delivered healthy, broad-based gains. NVIDIA Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Apple, Inc. were notable contributors.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Specific holdings | While all of the fund’s major segments were positive, a number of individual securities - including Unilever PLC and Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (sold prior to year end) - finished with losses.
Energy stocks | Some of the fund’s holdings in the sector were pressured by lower prices for oil and natural gas. On the fixed-income side, certain positions experienced price weakness due to issuer-specific events.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $250,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years Since inception
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class I/JIAIX) 15.19% 4.72% 4.25%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.65%
MSCI World Index 24.43% 13.11% 9.95%
20% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index / 10% MSCI World ex USA High Dividend Yield Index / 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Credit - Corporate Investment Grade Index / 45% Bloomberg Global High Yield (USD Hedged) Index 14.71% 4.83% 5.21%
70% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index / 30% MSCI World Index 12.27% 4.00% 4.29%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $115,125,646
Total number of portfolio holdings 574
Total advisory fees paid (net) $347,887
Portfolio turnover rate 46%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 52.9%
Common stocks 32.3%
Term loans 2.7%
Asset backed securities 2.0%
Preferred securities 1.9%
U.S. Government Agency 1.1%
Convertible bonds 0.5%
Capital preferred securities 0.2%
Foreign government obligations 0.2%
Short-term investments and other 6.2%
Country Composition
United States 68.5%
Canada 4.3%
Japan 2.6%
United Kingdom 2.6%
Hong Kong 2.2%
France 2.2%
Netherlands 1.8%
Switzerland 1.6%
Ireland 1.6%
Luxembourg 1.2%
Other countries 11.4%
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827231
                                                                                                                               
448A-I
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John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Class NAV
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-344-1029.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Multi-Asset High Income Fund
(Class NAV)
$56 0.52%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class NAV) returned 15.29% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was on track for a “soft landing.” Bonds also produced gains, with credit-oriented categories generally outperforming the broader fixed-income market.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
The multi-sector fixed-income portfolio | This segment of the fund generated strong absolute returns and made a sizable contribution to results. The fund’s Asia fixed-income portfolio further helped performance.
Equities | The equity portfolio delivered healthy, broad-based gains. NVIDIA Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Apple, Inc. were notable contributors.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Specific holdings | While all of the fund’s major segments were positive, a number of individual securities - including Unilever PLC and Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (sold prior to year end) - finished with losses.
Energy stocks | Some of the fund’s holdings in the sector were pressured by lower prices for oil and natural gas. On the fixed-income side, certain positions experienced price weakness due to issuer-specific events.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years Since inception
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class NAV) 15.29% 4.66% 3.69%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.65%
MSCI World Index 24.43% 13.11% 9.95%
20% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index / 10% MSCI World ex USA High Dividend Yield Index / 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Credit - Corporate Investment Grade Index / 45% Bloomberg Global High Yield (USD Hedged) Index 14.71% 4.83% 5.21%
70% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index / 30% MSCI World Index 12.27% 4.00% 4.29%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
 
Class NAV shares were first offered 6-4-20. Returns prior to this date are those of Class C shares that have not been adjusted for class-specific expenses; otherwise, returns would vary.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $115,125,646
Total number of portfolio holdings 574
Total advisory fees paid (net) $347,887
Portfolio turnover rate 46%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 52.9%
Common stocks 32.3%
Term loans 2.7%
Asset backed securities 2.0%
Preferred securities 1.9%
U.S. Government Agency 1.1%
Convertible bonds 0.5%
Capital preferred securities 0.2%
Foreign government obligations 0.2%
Short-term investments and other 6.2%
Country Composition
United States 68.5%
Canada 4.3%
Japan 2.6%
United Kingdom 2.6%
Hong Kong 2.2%
France 2.2%
Netherlands 1.8%
Switzerland 1.6%
Ireland 1.6%
Luxembourg 1.2%
Other countries 11.4%
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
Underlying site QR code
At jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information 
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827231
                                                                                                                           
448A-NAV
8/24
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John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Class R6/JIASX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Multi-Asset High Income Fund
(Class R6/JIASX)
$57 0.53%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class R6/JIASX) returned 15.30% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was on track for a “soft landing.” Bonds also produced gains, with credit-oriented categories generally outperforming the broader fixed-income market.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
The multi-sector fixed-income portfolio | This segment of the fund generated strong absolute returns and made a sizable contribution to results. The fund’s Asia fixed-income portfolio further helped performance.
Equities | The equity portfolio delivered healthy, broad-based gains. NVIDIA Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Apple, Inc. were notable contributors.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Specific holdings | While all of the fund’s major segments were positive, a number of individual securities - including Unilever PLC and Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (sold prior to year end) - finished with losses.
Energy stocks | Some of the fund’s holdings in the sector were pressured by lower prices for oil and natural gas. On the fixed-income side, certain positions experienced price weakness due to issuer-specific events.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $1,000,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years Since inception
Multi-Asset High Income Fund (Class R6/JIASX) 15.30% 4.84% 4.36%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.65%
MSCI World Index 24.43% 13.11% 9.95%
20% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index / 10% MSCI World ex USA High Dividend Yield Index / 25% Bloomberg US Aggregate Credit - Corporate Investment Grade Index / 45% Bloomberg Global High Yield (USD Hedged) Index 14.71% 4.83% 5.21%
70% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index / 30% MSCI World Index 12.27% 4.00% 4.29%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $115,125,646
Total number of portfolio holdings 574
Total advisory fees paid (net) $347,887
Portfolio turnover rate 46%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Corporate bonds 52.9%
Common stocks 32.3%
Term loans 2.7%
Asset backed securities 2.0%
Preferred securities 1.9%
U.S. Government Agency 1.1%
Convertible bonds 0.5%
Capital preferred securities 0.2%
Foreign government obligations 0.2%
Short-term investments and other 6.2%
Country Composition
United States 68.5%
Canada 4.3%
Japan 2.6%
United Kingdom 2.6%
Hong Kong 2.2%
France 2.2%
Netherlands 1.8%
Switzerland 1.6%
Ireland 1.6%
Luxembourg 1.2%
Other countries 11.4%
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827231
                                                                                                                               
448A-R6
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John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
Class 1/JFIHX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-344-1029.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Floating Rate Income Fund
(Class 1/JFIHX)
$73 0.70%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class 1/JFIHX) returned 9.21% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Credit markets, including bank loans and high-yield bonds, delivered strong performance in the period. Generally, credit fundamentals and the macro backdrop were better than anticipated, which led to spread compression, limited defaults, and active capital markets activity during the period.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Single-B rated banks loans | This was the largest ratings allocation in the portfolio which delivered strong absolute performance during the period.
Structured credit | Structured credit, which consists of investment-grade CLO debt tranches, made a meaningful contribution to total return.
High-yield bonds | This sector was an off-benchmark allocation which delivered strong absolute returns during the period.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Asset classes | There were no asset classes or ratings segments that detracted from absolute performance in the period.
Credit positions | A number of individual positions in the portfolio were down more than 5%.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at BCSF Advisors, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”), and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class 1/JFIHX) 9.21% 4.95% 3.82%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 9.86% 5.70% 4.73%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,097,174,768
Total number of portfolio holdings 443
Total advisory fees paid (net) $5,571,291
Portfolio turnover rate 51%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Term loans 87.0%
Asset backed securities 5.2%
Corporate bonds 4.6%
Common stocks 0.6%
Short-term investments and other 2.6%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
Underlying site QR code
At jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information 
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827195
                                                                                                                                
328A-1
8/24
10/24
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John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
Class A/JFIAX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Floating Rate Income Fund
(Class A/JFIAX)
$104 1.00%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class A/JFIAX) returned 8.89% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. Credit markets, including bank loans and high-yield bonds, delivered strong performance in the period. Generally, credit fundamentals and the macro backdrop were better than anticipated, which led to spread compression, limited defaults, and active capital markets activity during the period.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Single-B rated banks loans | This was the largest ratings allocation in the portfolio which delivered strong absolute performance during the period.
Structured credit | Structured credit, which consists of investment-grade CLO debt tranches, made a meaningful contribution to total return.
High-yield bonds | This sector was an off-benchmark allocation which delivered strong absolute returns during the period.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Asset classes | There were no asset classes or ratings segments that detracted from absolute performance in the period.
Credit positions | A number of individual positions in the portfolio were down more than 5%.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at BCSF Advisors, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”), and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class A/JFIAX) 6.12% 4.14% 3.22%
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class A/JFIAX)—excluding sales charge 8.89% 4.67% 3.48%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 9.86% 5.70% 4.73%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 2.50%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,097,174,768
Total number of portfolio holdings 443
Total advisory fees paid (net) $5,571,291
Portfolio turnover rate 51%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Term loans 87.0%
Asset backed securities 5.2%
Corporate bonds 4.6%
Common stocks 0.6%
Short-term investments and other 2.6%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827195
                                                                                                                               
328A-A
8/24
10/24
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John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
Class C/JFIGX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Floating Rate Income Fund
(Class C/JFIGX)
$182 1.75%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class C/JFIGX) returned 8.08% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. Credit markets, including bank loans and high-yield bonds, delivered strong performance in the period. Generally, credit fundamentals and the macro backdrop were better than anticipated, which led to spread compression, limited defaults, and active capital markets activity during the period.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Single-B rated banks loans | This was the largest ratings allocation in the portfolio which delivered strong absolute performance during the period.
Structured credit | Structured credit, which consists of investment-grade CLO debt tranches, made a meaningful contribution to total return.
High-yield bonds | This sector was an off-benchmark allocation which delivered strong absolute returns during the period.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Asset classes | There were no asset classes or ratings segments that detracted from absolute performance in the period.
Credit positions | A number of individual positions in the portfolio were down more than 5%.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at BCSF Advisors, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”), and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class C/JFIGX) 7.08% 3.87% 2.72%
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class C/JFIGX)—excluding sales charge 8.08% 3.87% 2.72%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 9.86% 5.70% 4.73%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Class C shares sold within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,097,174,768
Total number of portfolio holdings 443
Total advisory fees paid (net) $5,571,291
Portfolio turnover rate 51%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Term loans 87.0%
Asset backed securities 5.2%
Corporate bonds 4.6%
Common stocks 0.6%
Short-term investments and other 2.6%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827195
                                                                                                                               
328A-C
8/24
10/24
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John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
Class I/JFIIX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Floating Rate Income Fund
(Class I/JFIIX)
$81 0.77%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class I/JFIIX) returned 9.13% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Credit markets, including bank loans and high-yield bonds, delivered strong performance in the period. Generally, credit fundamentals and the macro backdrop were better than anticipated, which led to spread compression, limited defaults, and active capital markets activity during the period.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Single-B rated banks loans | This was the largest ratings allocation in the portfolio which delivered strong absolute performance during the period.
Structured credit | Structured credit, which consists of investment-grade CLO debt tranches, made a meaningful contribution to total return.
High-yield bonds | This sector was an off-benchmark allocation which delivered strong absolute returns during the period.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Asset classes | There were no asset classes or ratings segments that detracted from absolute performance in the period.
Credit positions | A number of individual positions in the portfolio were down more than 5%.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at BCSF Advisors, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”), and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $250,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class I/JFIIX) 9.13% 4.88% 3.74%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 9.86% 5.70% 4.73%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,097,174,768
Total number of portfolio holdings 443
Total advisory fees paid (net) $5,571,291
Portfolio turnover rate 51%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Term loans 87.0%
Asset backed securities 5.2%
Corporate bonds 4.6%
Common stocks 0.6%
Short-term investments and other 2.6%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
Class NAV/JFIDX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-344-1029.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Floating Rate Income Fund
(Class NAV/JFIDX)
$69 0.66%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class NAV/JFIDX) returned 9.26% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Credit markets, including bank loans and high-yield bonds, delivered strong performance in the period. Generally, credit fundamentals and the macro backdrop were better than anticipated, which led to spread compression, limited defaults, and active capital markets activity during the period.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Single-B rated banks loans | This was the largest ratings allocation in the portfolio which delivered strong absolute performance during the period.
Structured credit | Structured credit, which consists of investment-grade CLO debt tranches, made a meaningful contribution to total return.
High-yield bonds | This sector was an off-benchmark allocation which delivered strong absolute returns during the period.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Asset classes | There were no asset classes or ratings segments that detracted from absolute performance in the period.
Credit positions | A number of individual positions in the portfolio were down more than 5%.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at BCSF Advisors, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”), and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class NAV/JFIDX) 9.26% 5.00% 3.87%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 9.86% 5.70% 4.73%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,097,174,768
Total number of portfolio holdings 443
Total advisory fees paid (net) $5,571,291
Portfolio turnover rate 51%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Term loans 87.0%
Asset backed securities 5.2%
Corporate bonds 4.6%
Common stocks 0.6%
Short-term investments and other 2.6%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
Underlying site QR code
At jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information 
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
Class R6/JFIRX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Floating Rate Income Fund
(Class R6/JFIRX)
$69 0.66%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class R6/JFIRX) returned 9.39% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Credit markets, including bank loans and high-yield bonds, delivered strong performance in the period. Generally, credit fundamentals and the macro backdrop were better than anticipated, which led to spread compression, limited defaults, and active capital markets activity during the period.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Single-B rated banks loans | This was the largest ratings allocation in the portfolio which delivered strong absolute performance during the period.
Structured credit | Structured credit, which consists of investment-grade CLO debt tranches, made a meaningful contribution to total return.
High-yield bonds | This sector was an off-benchmark allocation which delivered strong absolute returns during the period.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Asset classes | There were no asset classes or ratings segments that detracted from absolute performance in the period.
Credit positions | A number of individual positions in the portfolio were down more than 5%.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at BCSF Advisors, LP (“Bain Capital Credit”), and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $1,000,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Floating Rate Income Fund (Class R6/JFIRX) 9.39% 5.02% 3.87%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30% (0.04)% 1.64%
Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 9.86% 5.70% 4.73%
 
The fund has designated Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,097,174,768
Total number of portfolio holdings 443
Total advisory fees paid (net) $5,571,291
Portfolio turnover rate 51%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Term loans 87.0%
Asset backed securities 5.2%
Corporate bonds 4.6%
Common stocks 0.6%
Short-term investments and other 2.6%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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328A-R6
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John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Class A/JEVAX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund, formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
(Class A/JEVAX)
$142 1.41%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class A/JEVAX) returned 1.12% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. Emerging markets equities gained ground for much of the period but experienced highly volatile performance between June and August 2024. In early August, emerging markets equities sold off on concern about slowing U.S. economic growth and a narrowing gap between interest rates in the U.S. and Japan. The sell-off proved overdone, however, and equities finished the month on an upswing. Effective May 30, 2024, Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. became the fund’s subadvisor replacing Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Information technology | A position in semiconductor maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd., a leading producer of AI chips, helped most.
India | The fund’s Indian investments, such as Bharti Airtel Limited and Reliance Industries, combined to add value.
Financials sector | Financials stocks, including Bank of China Limited and China Construction Bank Corporation, collectively added value.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
China | Certain China-related investments, such as Wuxi NCE Power Co. Ltd. and Beijing New Building Materials (Group) Co. Ltd., meaningfully hurt results.
Materials sector | The fund’s chemicals businesses, including Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. and Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd, struggled late in the second quarter and the first several weeks of the third quarter of 2024, hampering the fund’s performance.
Consumer discretionary sector | Consumer discretionary brands for mid- and high-priced items, including JD.com, Inc., Midea Group Co. Ltd, and Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, saw slowing business.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund’s subadvisor.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class A/JEVAX) (3.97)% 2.32% 0.64%
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class A/JEVAX)—excluding sales charge 1.12% 3.37% 1.16%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index 15.07% 4.79% 2.56%
 
The fund has designated MSCI Emerging Markets Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 5.00%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $155,053,615
Total number of portfolio holdings 256
Total advisory fees paid (net) $1,043,823
Portfolio turnover rate 194%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. 4.0%
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. 3.0%
America Movil SAB de CV 2.8%
JD.com, Inc., ADR 2.5%
Wuxi NCE Power Company, Ltd., Class A 2.2%
Silergy Corp. 2.0%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. 1.9%
Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd. 1.7%
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR 1.6%
BRF SA 1.5%
Sector Composition
Information technology 18.6%
Consumer discretionary 15.6%
Industrials 13.8%
Communication services 11.5%
Consumer staples 11.4%
Materials 10.1%
Health care 7.5%
Financials 7.1%
Real estate 1.3%
Energy 0.3%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
Prior to May 30, 2024, John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund was known as John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund.
At a meeting held on March 25-28, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund's subadvisor.
In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective May 30, 2024 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.780% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; b) 0.750% of the next $900 million of aggregate net assets; c) 0.740% of the next $1 billion of aggregate net assets; and d) 0.730% of the excess over $2 billion of aggregate net assets. Prior to May 30, 2024, the annual rates were a) 0.800% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; and b) 0.750% of the excess over $100 million of aggregate net assets.
The Board also approved a contractual fund level expense cap effective May 30, 2024 where the advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.87% of average daily net assets of the fund. The agreement expires on December 31, 2025, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
In connection with the Board actions described above, the principal investment strategies of the fund have been changed to state: The fund will pursue its objective through a value oriented, research-driven strategy of investing in equity securities and financial instruments with equity like characteristics designed to provide exposure to emerging markets. Securities are selected by the adviser using its “three circles” approach which combines a quantitative screening with a fundamental bottom-up selection process. This investment strategy is grounded in the following principles: (1) low valuation stocks outperform high valuation stocks; (2) companies with strong fundamentals, e.g., high and sustainable returns on invested capital, outperform companies with weak fundamentals; and (3) stocks with positive business momentum, e.g., rising earnings estimates, outperform stocks with negative business momentum.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Class C/JEVCX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund, formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
(Class C/JEVCX)
$211 2.11%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class C/JEVCX) returned 0.34% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. Emerging markets equities gained ground for much of the period but experienced highly volatile performance between June and August 2024. In early August, emerging markets equities sold off on concern about slowing U.S. economic growth and a narrowing gap between interest rates in the U.S. and Japan. The sell-off proved overdone, however, and equities finished the month on an upswing. Effective May 30, 2024, Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. became the fund’s subadvisor replacing Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Information technology | A position in semiconductor maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd., a leading producer of AI chips, helped most.
India | The fund’s Indian investments, such as Bharti Airtel Limited and Reliance Industries, combined to add value.
Financials sector | Financials stocks, including Bank of China Limited and China Construction Bank Corporation, collectively added value.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
China | Certain China-related investments, such as Wuxi NCE Power Co. Ltd. and Beijing New Building Materials (Group) Co. Ltd., meaningfully hurt results.
Materials sector | The fund’s chemicals businesses, including Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. and Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd, struggled late in the second quarter and the first several weeks of the third quarter of 2024, hampering the fund’s performance.
Consumer discretionary sector | Consumer discretionary brands for mid- and high-priced items, including JD.com, Inc., Midea Group Co. Ltd, and Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, saw slowing business.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund’s subadvisor.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class C/JEVCX) (0.65)% 2.65% 0.43%
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class C/JEVCX)—excluding sales charge 0.34% 2.65% 0.43%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index 15.07% 4.79% 2.56%
 
The fund has designated MSCI Emerging Markets Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Class C shares sold within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $155,053,615
Total number of portfolio holdings 256
Total advisory fees paid (net) $1,043,823
Portfolio turnover rate 194%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. 4.0%
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. 3.0%
America Movil SAB de CV 2.8%
JD.com, Inc., ADR 2.5%
Wuxi NCE Power Company, Ltd., Class A 2.2%
Silergy Corp. 2.0%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. 1.9%
Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd. 1.7%
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR 1.6%
BRF SA 1.5%
Sector Composition
Information technology 18.6%
Consumer discretionary 15.6%
Industrials 13.8%
Communication services 11.5%
Consumer staples 11.4%
Materials 10.1%
Health care 7.5%
Financials 7.1%
Real estate 1.3%
Energy 0.3%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
Prior to May 30, 2024, John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund was known as John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund.
At a meeting held on March 25-28, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund's subadvisor.
In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective May 30, 2024 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.780% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; b) 0.750% of the next $900 million of aggregate net assets; c) 0.740% of the next $1 billion of aggregate net assets; and d) 0.730% of the excess over $2 billion of aggregate net assets. Prior to May 30, 2024, the annual rates were a) 0.800% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; and b) 0.750% of the excess over $100 million of aggregate net assets.
The Board also approved a contractual fund level expense cap effective May 30, 2024 where the advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.87% of average daily net assets of the fund. The agreement expires on December 31, 2025, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
In connection with the Board actions described above, the principal investment strategies of the fund have been changed to state: The fund will pursue its objective through a value oriented, research-driven strategy of investing in equity securities and financial instruments with equity like characteristics designed to provide exposure to emerging markets. Securities are selected by the adviser using its “three circles” approach which combines a quantitative screening with a fundamental bottom-up selection process. This investment strategy is grounded in the following principles: (1) low valuation stocks outperform high valuation stocks; (2) companies with strong fundamentals, e.g., high and sustainable returns on invested capital, outperform companies with weak fundamentals; and (3) stocks with positive business momentum, e.g., rising earnings estimates, outperform stocks with negative business momentum.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
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John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Class I/JEVIX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund, formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
(Class I/JEVIX)
$112 1.11%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class I/JEVIX) returned 1.40% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Emerging markets equities gained ground for much of the period but experienced highly volatile performance between June and August 2024. In early August, emerging markets equities sold off on concern about slowing U.S. economic growth and a narrowing gap between interest rates in the U.S. and Japan. The sell-off proved overdone, however, and equities finished the month on an upswing. Effective May 30, 2024, Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. became the fund’s subadvisor replacing Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Information technology | A position in semiconductor maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd., a leading producer of AI chips, helped most.
India | The fund’s Indian investments, such as Bharti Airtel Limited and Reliance Industries, combined to add value.
Financials sector | Financials stocks, including Bank of China Limited and China Construction Bank Corporation, collectively added value.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
China | Certain China-related investments, such as Wuxi NCE Power Co. Ltd. and Beijing New Building Materials (Group) Co. Ltd., meaningfully hurt results.
Materials sector | The fund’s chemicals businesses, including Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. and Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd, struggled late in the second quarter and the first several weeks of the third quarter of 2024, hampering the fund’s performance.
Consumer discretionary sector | Consumer discretionary brands for mid- and high-priced items, including JD.com, Inc., Midea Group Co. Ltd, and Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, saw slowing business.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund’s subadvisor.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $250,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class I/JEVIX) 1.40% 3.67% 1.46%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index 15.07% 4.79% 2.56%
 
The fund has designated MSCI Emerging Markets Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $155,053,615
Total number of portfolio holdings 256
Total advisory fees paid (net) $1,043,823
Portfolio turnover rate 194%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. 4.0%
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. 3.0%
America Movil SAB de CV 2.8%
JD.com, Inc., ADR 2.5%
Wuxi NCE Power Company, Ltd., Class A 2.2%
Silergy Corp. 2.0%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. 1.9%
Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd. 1.7%
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR 1.6%
BRF SA 1.5%
Sector Composition
Information technology 18.6%
Consumer discretionary 15.6%
Industrials 13.8%
Communication services 11.5%
Consumer staples 11.4%
Materials 10.1%
Health care 7.5%
Financials 7.1%
Real estate 1.3%
Energy 0.3%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
Prior to May 30, 2024, John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund was known as John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund.
At a meeting held on March 25-28, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund's subadvisor.
In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective May 30, 2024 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.780% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; b) 0.750% of the next $900 million of aggregate net assets; c) 0.740% of the next $1 billion of aggregate net assets; and d) 0.730% of the excess over $2 billion of aggregate net assets. Prior to May 30, 2024, the annual rates were a) 0.800% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; and b) 0.750% of the excess over $100 million of aggregate net assets.
The Board also approved a contractual fund level expense cap effective May 30, 2024 where the advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.87% of average daily net assets of the fund. The agreement expires on December 31, 2025, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
In connection with the Board actions described above, the principal investment strategies of the fund have been changed to state: The fund will pursue its objective through a value oriented, research-driven strategy of investing in equity securities and financial instruments with equity like characteristics designed to provide exposure to emerging markets. Securities are selected by the adviser using its “three circles” approach which combines a quantitative screening with a fundamental bottom-up selection process. This investment strategy is grounded in the following principles: (1) low valuation stocks outperform high valuation stocks; (2) companies with strong fundamentals, e.g., high and sustainable returns on invested capital, outperform companies with weak fundamentals; and (3) stocks with positive business momentum, e.g., rising earnings estimates, outperform stocks with negative business momentum.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
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John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Class NAV/JEVNX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund, formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-344-1029.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
(Class NAV/JEVNX)
$101 1.00%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class NAV/JEVNX) returned 1.53% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Emerging markets equities gained ground for much of the period but experienced highly volatile performance between June and August 2024. In early August, emerging markets equities sold off on concern about slowing U.S. economic growth and a narrowing gap between interest rates in the U.S. and Japan. The sell-off proved overdone, however, and equities finished the month on an upswing. Effective May 30, 2024, Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. became the fund’s subadvisor replacing Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Information technology | A position in semiconductor maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd., a leading producer of AI chips, helped most.
India | The fund’s Indian investments, such as Bharti Airtel Limited and Reliance Industries, combined to add value.
Financials sector | Financials stocks, including Bank of China Limited and China Construction Bank Corporation, collectively added value.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
China | Certain China-related investments, such as Wuxi NCE Power Co. Ltd. and Beijing New Building Materials (Group) Co. Ltd., meaningfully hurt results.
Materials sector | The fund’s chemicals businesses, including Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. and Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd, struggled late in the second quarter and the first several weeks of the third quarter of 2024, hampering the fund’s performance.
Consumer discretionary sector | Consumer discretionary brands for mid- and high-priced items, including JD.com, Inc., Midea Group Co. Ltd, and Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, saw slowing business.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund’s subadvisor.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class NAV/JEVNX) 1.53% 3.80% 1.58%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index 15.07% 4.79% 2.56%
 
The fund has designated MSCI Emerging Markets Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $155,053,615
Total number of portfolio holdings 256
Total advisory fees paid (net) $1,043,823
Portfolio turnover rate 194%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. 4.0%
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. 3.0%
America Movil SAB de CV 2.8%
JD.com, Inc., ADR 2.5%
Wuxi NCE Power Company, Ltd., Class A 2.2%
Silergy Corp. 2.0%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. 1.9%
Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd. 1.7%
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR 1.6%
BRF SA 1.5%
Sector Composition
Information technology 18.6%
Consumer discretionary 15.6%
Industrials 13.8%
Communication services 11.5%
Consumer staples 11.4%
Materials 10.1%
Health care 7.5%
Financials 7.1%
Real estate 1.3%
Energy 0.3%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
Prior to May 30, 2024, John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund was known as John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund.
At a meeting held on March 25-28, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund's subadvisor.
In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective May 30, 2024 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.780% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; b) 0.750% of the next $900 million of aggregate net assets; c) 0.740% of the next $1 billion of aggregate net assets; and d) 0.730% of the excess over $2 billion of aggregate net assets. Prior to May 30, 2024, the annual rates were a) 0.800% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; and b) 0.750% of the excess over $100 million of aggregate net assets.
The Board also approved a contractual fund level expense cap effective May 30, 2024 where the advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.87% of average daily net assets of the fund. The agreement expires on December 31, 2025, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
In connection with the Board actions described above, the principal investment strategies of the fund have been changed to state: The fund will pursue its objective through a value oriented, research-driven strategy of investing in equity securities and financial instruments with equity like characteristics designed to provide exposure to emerging markets. Securities are selected by the adviser using its “three circles” approach which combines a quantitative screening with a fundamental bottom-up selection process. This investment strategy is grounded in the following principles: (1) low valuation stocks outperform high valuation stocks; (2) companies with strong fundamentals, e.g., high and sustainable returns on invested capital, outperform companies with weak fundamentals; and (3) stocks with positive business momentum, e.g., rising earnings estimates, outperform stocks with negative business momentum.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
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John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Class R6/JEVRX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund, formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
(Class R6/JEVRX)
$101 1.00%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class R6/JEVRX) returned 1.53% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Emerging markets equities gained ground for much of the period but experienced highly volatile performance between June and August 2024. In early August, emerging markets equities sold off on concern about slowing U.S. economic growth and a narrowing gap between interest rates in the U.S. and Japan. The sell-off proved overdone, however, and equities finished the month on an upswing. Effective May 30, 2024, Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. became the fund’s subadvisor replacing Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Information technology | A position in semiconductor maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd., a leading producer of AI chips, helped most.
India | The fund’s Indian investments, such as Bharti Airtel Limited and Reliance Industries, combined to add value.
Financials sector | Financials stocks, including Bank of China Limited and China Construction Bank Corporation, collectively added value.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
China | Certain China-related investments, such as Wuxi NCE Power Co. Ltd. and Beijing New Building Materials (Group) Co. Ltd., meaningfully hurt results.
Materials sector | The fund’s chemicals businesses, including Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. and Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd, struggled late in the second quarter and the first several weeks of the third quarter of 2024, hampering the fund’s performance.
Consumer discretionary sector | Consumer discretionary brands for mid- and high-priced items, including JD.com, Inc., Midea Group Co. Ltd, and Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, saw slowing business.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund’s subadvisor.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $1,000,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Class R6/JEVRX) 1.53% 3.79% 1.58%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index 15.07% 4.79% 2.56%
 
The fund has designated MSCI Emerging Markets Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $155,053,615
Total number of portfolio holdings 256
Total advisory fees paid (net) $1,043,823
Portfolio turnover rate 194%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. 4.0%
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. 3.0%
America Movil SAB de CV 2.8%
JD.com, Inc., ADR 2.5%
Wuxi NCE Power Company, Ltd., Class A 2.2%
Silergy Corp. 2.0%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. 1.9%
Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd. 1.7%
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR 1.6%
BRF SA 1.5%
Sector Composition
Information technology 18.6%
Consumer discretionary 15.6%
Industrials 13.8%
Communication services 11.5%
Consumer staples 11.4%
Materials 10.1%
Health care 7.5%
Financials 7.1%
Real estate 1.3%
Energy 0.3%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
Prior to May 30, 2024, John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund was known as John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund.
At a meeting held on March 25-28, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund's subadvisor.
In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective May 30, 2024 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.780% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; b) 0.750% of the next $900 million of aggregate net assets; c) 0.740% of the next $1 billion of aggregate net assets; and d) 0.730% of the excess over $2 billion of aggregate net assets. Prior to May 30, 2024, the annual rates were a) 0.800% of the first $100 million of aggregate net assets; and b) 0.750% of the excess over $100 million of aggregate net assets.
The Board also approved a contractual fund level expense cap effective May 30, 2024 where the advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.87% of average daily net assets of the fund. The agreement expires on December 31, 2025, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
In connection with the Board actions described above, the principal investment strategies of the fund have been changed to state: The fund will pursue its objective through a value oriented, research-driven strategy of investing in equity securities and financial instruments with equity like characteristics designed to provide exposure to emerging markets. Securities are selected by the adviser using its “three circles” approach which combines a quantitative screening with a fundamental bottom-up selection process. This investment strategy is grounded in the following principles: (1) low valuation stocks outperform high valuation stocks; (2) companies with strong fundamentals, e.g., high and sustainable returns on invested capital, outperform companies with weak fundamentals; and (3) stocks with positive business momentum, e.g., rising earnings estimates, outperform stocks with negative business momentum.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
Class A/JMKAX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Emerging Markets Debt Fund
(Class A/JMKAX)
$126 1.18%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class A/JMKAX) returned 14.09% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factor affecting fund performance during the period was a meaningful rally in emerging markets bonds, resulting primarily from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Argentinian government bonds | Denominated in U.S. dollars, these securities benefited from optimism surrounding lower inflation and potential fiscal reforms by the Argentinian government.
Egyptian government bonds | Government bonds in Egypt benefited from expectations that foreign loans and investment will help shore up the country's struggling economy.
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) | Bonds issued by the Mexican state-run petroleum company rallied on support from the newly elected president’s administration.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Brazilian government bonds | Local-currency bonds in Brazil declined due to a significant depreciation in the Brazilian real versus the U.S. dollar.
WOM SA | Bonds issued by the Chilean telecommunication services company fell amid a challenging competitive landscape and difficulty refinancing an upcoming bond maturity.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class A/JMKAX) 9.57% 0.64% 2.05%
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class A/JMKAX)—excluding sales charge 14.09% 1.47% 2.46%
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index 13.42% 0.41% 2.90%
 
The fund has designated JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 4.00%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,144,699,949
Total number of portfolio holdings 261
Total advisory fees paid (net) $7,184,728
Portfolio turnover rate 38%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 49.8%
Corporate bonds 47.3%
Private sector 26.2%
Quasi-sovereign 21.1%
Common stocks 0.1%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Mexico 7.3%
Indonesia 6.8%
Turkey 5.4%
Egypt 5.1%
Peru 4.7%
Saudi Arabia 4.3%
United States 4.1%
Brazil 3.9%
India 3.7%
Dominican Republic 3.3%
Other countries 51.4%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Material Fund Changes
At a meeting held on December 12–14, 2023, the fund’s Board of Trustees approved a change to the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class A shares. As a result, effective March 1, 2024, the maximum CDSC as a percentage of purchase or sale price, whichever is less, was reduced from 1.00% on certain purchases of $1 million or more, to 0.75% on certain purchases of $500,000 or more.
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents or by calling 800-225-5291.
Availability of Additional Information
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At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
Class C/JMKCX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Emerging Markets Debt Fund
(Class C/JMKCX)
$201 1.89%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class C/JMKCX) returned 13.19% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factor affecting fund performance during the period was a meaningful rally in emerging markets bonds, resulting primarily from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Argentinian government bonds | Denominated in U.S. dollars, these securities benefited from optimism surrounding lower inflation and potential fiscal reforms by the Argentinian government.
Egyptian government bonds | Government bonds in Egypt benefited from expectations that foreign loans and investment will help shore up the country's struggling economy.
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) | Bonds issued by the Mexican state-run petroleum company rallied on support from the newly elected president’s administration.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Brazilian government bonds | Local-currency bonds in Brazil declined due to a significant depreciation in the Brazilian real versus the U.S. dollar.
WOM SA | Bonds issued by the Chilean telecommunication services company fell amid a challenging competitive landscape and difficulty refinancing an upcoming bond maturity.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class C/JMKCX) 12.19% 0.74% 1.71%
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class C/JMKCX)—excluding sales charge 13.19% 0.74% 1.71%
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index 13.42% 0.41% 2.90%
 
The fund has designated JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Class C shares sold within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,144,699,949
Total number of portfolio holdings 261
Total advisory fees paid (net) $7,184,728
Portfolio turnover rate 38%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 49.8%
Corporate bonds 47.3%
Private sector 26.2%
Quasi-sovereign 21.1%
Common stocks 0.1%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Mexico 7.3%
Indonesia 6.8%
Turkey 5.4%
Egypt 5.1%
Peru 4.7%
Saudi Arabia 4.3%
United States 4.1%
Brazil 3.9%
India 3.7%
Dominican Republic 3.3%
Other countries 51.4%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827170
                                                                                                                               
358A-C
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John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
Class I/JMKIX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Emerging Markets Debt Fund
(Class I/JMKIX)
$95 0.89%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class I/JMKIX) returned 14.28% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factor affecting fund performance during the period was a meaningful rally in emerging markets bonds, resulting primarily from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Argentinian government bonds | Denominated in U.S. dollars, these securities benefited from optimism surrounding lower inflation and potential fiscal reforms by the Argentinian government.
Egyptian government bonds | Government bonds in Egypt benefited from expectations that foreign loans and investment will help shore up the country's struggling economy.
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) | Bonds issued by the Mexican state-run petroleum company rallied on support from the newly elected president’s administration.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Brazilian government bonds | Local-currency bonds in Brazil declined due to a significant depreciation in the Brazilian real versus the U.S. dollar.
WOM SA | Bonds issued by the Chilean telecommunication services company fell amid a challenging competitive landscape and difficulty refinancing an upcoming bond maturity.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $250,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class I/JMKIX) 14.28% 1.72% 2.75%
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index 13.42% 0.41% 2.90%
 
The fund has designated JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,144,699,949
Total number of portfolio holdings 261
Total advisory fees paid (net) $7,184,728
Portfolio turnover rate 38%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 49.8%
Corporate bonds 47.3%
Private sector 26.2%
Quasi-sovereign 21.1%
Common stocks 0.1%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Mexico 7.3%
Indonesia 6.8%
Turkey 5.4%
Egypt 5.1%
Peru 4.7%
Saudi Arabia 4.3%
United States 4.1%
Brazil 3.9%
India 3.7%
Dominican Republic 3.3%
Other countries 51.4%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827170
                                                                                                                               
358A-I
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John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
Class NAV
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-344-1029.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Emerging Markets Debt Fund
(Class NAV)
$83 0.77%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class NAV) returned 14.44% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factor affecting fund performance during the period was a meaningful rally in emerging markets bonds, resulting primarily from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Argentinian government bonds | Denominated in U.S. dollars, these securities benefited from optimism surrounding lower inflation and potential fiscal reforms by the Argentinian government.
Egyptian government bonds | Government bonds in Egypt benefited from expectations that foreign loans and investment will help shore up the country's struggling economy.
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) | Bonds issued by the Mexican state-run petroleum company rallied on support from the newly elected president’s administration.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Brazilian government bonds | Local-currency bonds in Brazil declined due to a significant depreciation in the Brazilian real versus the U.S. dollar.
WOM SA | Bonds issued by the Chilean telecommunication services company fell amid a challenging competitive landscape and difficulty refinancing an upcoming bond maturity.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class NAV) 14.44% 1.85% 2.88%
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index 13.42% 0.41% 2.90%
 
The fund has designated JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,144,699,949
Total number of portfolio holdings 261
Total advisory fees paid (net) $7,184,728
Portfolio turnover rate 38%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 49.8%
Corporate bonds 47.3%
Private sector 26.2%
Quasi-sovereign 21.1%
Common stocks 0.1%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Mexico 7.3%
Indonesia 6.8%
Turkey 5.4%
Egypt 5.1%
Peru 4.7%
Saudi Arabia 4.3%
United States 4.1%
Brazil 3.9%
India 3.7%
Dominican Republic 3.3%
Other countries 51.4%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
Underlying site QR code
At jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information 
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827170
                                                                                                                              
358A-NAV
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John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
Class R2/JHEMX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Emerging Markets Debt Fund
(Class R2/JHEMX)
$109 1.02%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class R2/JHEMX) returned 14.16% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factor affecting fund performance during the period was a meaningful rally in emerging markets bonds, resulting primarily from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Argentinian government bonds | Denominated in U.S. dollars, these securities benefited from optimism surrounding lower inflation and potential fiscal reforms by the Argentinian government.
Egyptian government bonds | Government bonds in Egypt benefited from expectations that foreign loans and investment will help shore up the country's struggling economy.
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) | Bonds issued by the Mexican state-run petroleum company rallied on support from the newly elected president’s administration.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Brazilian government bonds | Local-currency bonds in Brazil declined due to a significant depreciation in the Brazilian real versus the U.S. dollar.
WOM SA | Bonds issued by the Chilean telecommunication services company fell amid a challenging competitive landscape and difficulty refinancing an upcoming bond maturity.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $10,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class R2/JHEMX) 14.16% 1.56% 2.56%
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index 13.42% 0.41% 2.90%
 
The fund has designated JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,144,699,949
Total number of portfolio holdings 261
Total advisory fees paid (net) $7,184,728
Portfolio turnover rate 38%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 49.8%
Corporate bonds 47.3%
Private sector 26.2%
Quasi-sovereign 21.1%
Common stocks 0.1%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Mexico 7.3%
Indonesia 6.8%
Turkey 5.4%
Egypt 5.1%
Peru 4.7%
Saudi Arabia 4.3%
United States 4.1%
Brazil 3.9%
India 3.7%
Dominican Republic 3.3%
Other countries 51.4%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
TSR QR Code
At jhinvestments.com/documents, you can find additional information about the fund, including the fund’s:
  • Prospectus
  • Financial information
  • Fund holdings
  • Proxy voting information
You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
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MF3827170
                                                                                                                               
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John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
Class R6/JEMIX
Annual SHAREHOLDER REPORT | August 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
What were the fund costs during the last year?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Emerging Markets Debt Fund
(Class R6/JEMIX)
$83 0.77%
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class R6/JEMIX) returned 14.42% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factor affecting fund performance during the period was a meaningful rally in emerging markets bonds, resulting primarily from declining inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in many emerging market countries.
TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS
Argentinian government bonds | Denominated in U.S. dollars, these securities benefited from optimism surrounding lower inflation and potential fiscal reforms by the Argentinian government.
Egyptian government bonds | Government bonds in Egypt benefited from expectations that foreign loans and investment will help shore up the country's struggling economy.
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) | Bonds issued by the Mexican state-run petroleum company rallied on support from the newly elected president’s administration.


TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS
Brazilian government bonds | Local-currency bonds in Brazil declined due to a significant depreciation in the Brazilian real versus the U.S. dollar.
WOM SA | Bonds issued by the Chilean telecommunication services company fell amid a challenging competitive landscape and difficulty refinancing an upcoming bond maturity.


The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice.
Fund Performance
The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.
GROWTH OF $1,000,000
Fund Performance - Growth of 10K
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
Emerging Markets Debt Fund (Class R6/JEMIX) 14.42% 1.86% 2.85%
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index 13.42% 0.41% 2.90%
 
The fund has designated JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index as its broad-based securities market index in accordance with the revised definition for such an index.
Performance figures assume all distributions have been reinvested and reflect the beneficial effect of any expense reductions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments or by calling 800-225-5291. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Fund Statistics
Fund net assets $1,144,699,949
Total number of portfolio holdings 261
Total advisory fees paid (net) $7,184,728
Portfolio turnover rate 38%
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund.
Portfolio Composition
Foreign government obligations 49.8%
Corporate bonds 47.3%
Private sector 26.2%
Quasi-sovereign 21.1%
Common stocks 0.1%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
Country Composition
Mexico 7.3%
Indonesia 6.8%
Turkey 5.4%
Egypt 5.1%
Peru 4.7%
Saudi Arabia 4.3%
United States 4.1%
Brazil 3.9%
India 3.7%
Dominican Republic 3.3%
Other countries 51.4%
Quality Composition
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Ratings are from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P Global Ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch Ratings, Inc. “Not rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All ratings are as of 8-31-24 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time.
The fund is subject to various risks as described in the fund's prospectuses. For more information, please refer to the "Principal risks" section of the prospectuses.
Availability of Additional Information
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  • Prospectus
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You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-225-5291.
This report is for the information of the shareholders in this fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus.
John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116-5010, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

As of the end of the year, August 31, 2024, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (respectively, the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer and the principal accounting officer, the "Covered Officers"). A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.



ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Frances G. Rathke is the audit committee financial expert and is "independent", pursuant to general instructions on Form N-CSR Item 3.



ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

(a) Audit Fees

The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audits of the registrant's annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements amounted to $433,304 and $417,821 for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2023, respectively. These fees were billed to the registrant and were approved by the registrant's audit committee.

(b) Audit-Related Services

Audit-related fees for assurance and related services by the principal accountant are billed to the registrant or to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser ("control affiliates") that provides ongoing services to the registrant. The nature of the services provided was affiliated service provider internal controls reviews and a software licensing fee. Amounts billed to the registrant were $4,578 and $3,676 for fiscal years ended August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2023, respectively.

Amounts billed to control affiliates were $145,263 and $127,986 for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2023, respectively.

(c) Tax Fees

The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning ("tax fees") amounted to $4,382 and $12,129 for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2023, respectively. The nature of the services comprising the tax fees was the review of the registrant's tax returns and tax distribution requirements. These fees were billed to the registrant and were approved by the registrant's audit committee.

(d) All Other Fees

Other fees amounted to $2,216 and $0 for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2023, respectively. The nature of the services comprising all other fees is advisory services provided to the investment manager. These fees were approved by the registrant's audit committee.

(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The registrant's Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm (the "Auditor") relating to the operations or financial reporting of the funds. Prior to the commencement of any audit or non-audit services to a fund, the Audit Committee reviews the services to determine whether they are appropriate and permissible under applicable law.

The registrant's Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures to, among other purposes, provide a framework for the Committee's consideration of audit-related and non-audit services by the Auditor. The policies and procedures require that any audit-related and non-audit service provided by the Auditor and any non-audit service provided by the Auditor to a fund service provider that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a fund are subject to approval by the Audit Committee before such service is provided. Audit-related services provided by the Auditor that are expected to exceed $25,000 per year/per fund are subject to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Tax services provided by the Auditor that are expected to exceed $30,000 per year/per fund are subject to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.

All audit services, as well as the audit-related and non-audit services that are expected to exceed the amounts stated above, must be approved in advance of provision of the service by formal resolution of the Audit Committee. At the regularly scheduled Audit Committee meetings, the Committee reviews a report summarizing the services, including fees, provided by the Auditor.

(e)(2) Services approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X

Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees and All Other Fees

There were no amounts that were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) According to the registrant's principal accountant for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, the percentage of hours spent on the audit of the registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons who were not full-time, permanent employees of principal accountant was less than 50%.

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant and rendered to the registrant's control affiliates were $871,936 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024 and $1,431,046 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023.

(h) The audit committee of the registrant has considered the non-audit services provided by the registrant's principal accountant to the control affiliates and has determined that the services that were not pre-approved are compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.

(i) Not applicable.

(j) Not applicable.



ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

The registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee comprised of independent trustees. The members of the audit committee are as follows:

Frances G. Rathke – Chairperson

William H. Cunningham

Hassell H. McClellan



ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

(a) Refer to information included in Item 7.

(b) Not applicable.



ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

The Registrant prepared financial statements and financial highlights for the year ended August 31, 2024 for the following funds:

John Hancock Funds II

  • John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund)

  • John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund

  • John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund

  • John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund

  • John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund

  • John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund



Annual Financial Statements & Other N-CSR Items
John Hancock
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund)
International equity
August 31, 2024

John Hancock
Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Table of contents
2 Fund’s investments
11 Financial statements
15 Financial highlights
20 Notes to financial statements
31 Report of independent registered public accounting firm
32 Tax information
33 Evaluation of advisory and subadvisory agreements by the Board of Trustees
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Fund’s investments
AS OF 8-31-24
        Shares Value
Common stocks 96.2%         $149,108,083
(Cost $163,342,431)          
Austria 0.8%         1,296,667
Erste Group Bank AG   23,690 1,296,667
Brazil 11.1%         17,158,242
Atacadao SA (A)   659,100 1,049,003
BRF SA (A)   503,100 2,341,453
Eletromidia SA   17,644 56,351
Embraer SA (A)   181,400 1,507,281
Hypera SA   234,900 1,189,515
Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR   353,144 2,302,499
JBS SA   355,200 2,205,839
Lojas Renner SA   589,500 1,779,185
Magazine Luiza SA (A)   298,100 643,174
Marfrig Global Foods SA (A)   200,700 518,491
Minerva SA (A)   325,900 433,111
Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA (B)   343,300 1,944,937
TIM SA   374,700 1,187,403
Chile 0.3%         541,290
Cementos BIO BIO SA   2,795 2,141
Cencosud SA   256,285 518,898
Molibdenos y Metales SA   5,001 20,251
China 33.8%         52,363,643
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.   206,500 877,269
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.   590,500 6,120,276
Angel Yeast Company, Ltd., Class A   272,400 1,199,124
Aowei Holdings, Ltd. (A)   9,109,000 478,942
Central China Management Company, Ltd. (C)   54,538 692
Chengxin Lithium Group Company, Ltd., Class A   266,600 450,218
Chervon Holdings, Ltd.   109,700 269,144
China Animal Healthcare, Ltd. (A)(C)   182,000 0
China Dili Group (A)(C)   120,400 7,133
China Huiyuan Juice Group, Ltd. (A)(C)   141,000 0
China Merchants Expressway Network & Technology Holdings Company, Ltd., Class A   664,200 1,129,351
China Renaissance Holdings, Ltd. (A)(B)(C)   12,200 5,118
China Taifeng Beddings Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   46,000 0
China Tianrui Group Cement Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   25,000 154
China Zhongwang Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   54,200 0
Chongqing Baiya Sanitary Products Company, Ltd., Class A   265,400 843,883
Contemporary Amperex Technology Company, Ltd., Class A   13,000 336,933
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Company, Ltd., Class A   563,300 994,357
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        Shares Value
China (continued)          
CT Environmental Group, Ltd. (A)(C)   154,000 $0
Fuguiniao Company, Ltd., H Shares (A)(C)   116,600 0
GDS Holdings, Ltd., ADR (A)(D)   115,093 1,960,034
Ginlong Technologies Company, Ltd., Class A   116,700 978,985
Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Class A   66,000 368,954
Hainan Poly Pharm Company, Ltd., Class A (A)   5,500 7,148
Hang Zhou Great Star Industrial Company, Ltd., Class A   471,100 1,772,535
Hangzhou Chang Chuan Technology Company, Ltd., Class A   187,700 808,995
Harmonicare Medical Holdings, Ltd. (A)(B)(C)   44,000 0
HOSA International, Ltd. (A)(C)   86,000 0
Hoymiles Power Electronics, Inc., Class A   104,661 1,950,015
Huafon Chemical Company, Ltd., Class A   606,000 632,696
JD.com, Inc., ADR   140,785 3,801,195
Jiangsu Jiejie Microelectronics Company, Ltd., Class A   634,900 1,681,340
Link Motion, Inc., ADR (A)(C)   6,959 0
Luxi Chemical Group Company, Ltd., Class A   1,259,800 1,908,158
Ningbo Deye Technology Company, Ltd., Class A   69,400 885,586
Peijia Medical, Ltd. (A)(B)   37,000 12,965
Quectel Wireless Solutions Company, Ltd., Class A   104,700 645,002
Qunxing Paper Holdings Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   969,268 0
Redco Properties Group, Ltd. (A)(B)(C)   46,000 5,100
Shengyi Technology Company, Ltd., Class A   279,300 695,856
Shenzhen Topband Company, Ltd., Class A   815,900 1,132,934
Silergy Corp.   212,000 3,131,364
Sinosoft Company, Ltd., Class A   1,400 3,174
STO Express Company, Ltd., Class A   716,600 917,100
Sunny Optical Technology Group Company, Ltd.   132,200 810,366
Sunwoda Electronic Company, Ltd., Class A   460,500 1,088,378
Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries Company, Ltd., Class A   1,350,300 960,007
Tencent Holdings, Ltd.   96,927 4,699,668
Tenwow International Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   177,000 0
Tian Shan Development Holding, Ltd. (A)(C)   32,000 0
Tianqi Lithium Corp., Class A   120,500 446,157
Venus MedTech Hangzhou, Inc., H Shares (A)(B)(C)   6,000 3,027
Will Semiconductor Company, Ltd., Class A   37,600 479,513
Wuxi NCE Power Company, Ltd., Class A   803,600 3,377,949
Youyuan International Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   26,000 0
Yunnan Yuntianhua Company, Ltd., Class A   774,000 2,251,722
Zhejiang Glass Company, Ltd., H Shares (A)(C)   172,000 0
Zhejiang NHU Company, Ltd., Class A   522,600 1,423,489
Zhejiang Taihua New Material Group Company, Ltd., Class A   549,600 811,637
Zhongtian Financial Group Company, Ltd., Class A (A)(C)   101,900 0
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        Shares Value
Greece 0.7%         $1,007,165
FF Group (A)(C)   6,657 0
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA   62,120 1,007,165
Hong Kong 4.3%         6,695,566
Anxin-China Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   1,988,000 0
Bosideng International Holdings, Ltd.   1,508,000 739,212
CECEP COSTIN New Materials Group, Ltd. (A)(C)   162,000 0
China Common Rich Renewable Energy Investments, Ltd. (A)(C)   2,486,000 68,544
China Fiber Optic Network System Group, Ltd. (A)(C)   419,600 0
China Lumena New Materials Corp. (A)(C)   31,800 0
China Metal Recycling Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   14,579,934 0
China Properties Group, Ltd. (A)(C)   19,000 910
CWT International, Ltd. (A)   680,000 7,691
DBA Telecommunication Asia Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   32,000 0
Geely Automobile Holdings, Ltd.   893,000 999,383
Glorious Property Holdings, Ltd. (A)   516,000 662
Hua Han Health Industry Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   1,111,910 0
Mingfa Group International Company, Ltd. (A)   982,000 24,722
Nan Hai Corp., Ltd. (A)(C)   1,900,000 0
REXLot Holdings, Ltd. (A)(C)   2,065,304 0
Sino Biopharmaceutical, Ltd.   2,204,000 904,711
SMI Holdings Group, Ltd. (A)(C)   228,889 0
Tech Pro Technology Development, Ltd. (A)(C)   966,000 0
Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd.   199,000 2,666,364
WH Group, Ltd. (B)   1,769,500 1,283,367
Hungary 0.3%         428,264
Richter Gedeon NYRT   14,130 428,264
India 4.8%         7,386,815
Adani Wilmar, Ltd. (A)   277,267 1,197,853
Bajaj Auto, Ltd.   4,023 522,734
Bandhan Bank, Ltd. (B)   820,767 1,970,125
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals, Ltd.   154,414 959,332
Chennai Super Kings Cricket, Ltd. (A)(C)   271,316 7,279
Kennametal India, Ltd.   385 14,465
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries, Ltd.   3,950 32,375
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital   325 20,739
Natco Pharma, Ltd.   28,748 530,636
UPL, Ltd.   122,891 876,172
Zydus Lifesciences, Ltd.   94,210 1,255,105
Indonesia 0.3%         518,491
Arwana Citramulia Tbk PT   32,400 1,456
Bakrie Telecom Tbk PT (A)(C)   22,579,900 0
Capital Financial Indonesia Tbk PT (A)   55,900 1,801
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        Shares Value
Indonesia (continued)          
Hanson International Tbk PT (A)(C)   4,000,200 $0
Inovisi Infracom Tbk PT (A)(C)   671,012 0
Kalbe Farma Tbk PT   3,786,500 404,066
Paninvest Tbk PT (A)   12,600 790
Pool Advista Indonesia Tbk PT (A)(C)   37,300 121
Rimo International Lestari Tbk PT (A)(C)   2,464,700 7,974
Sampoerna Agro Tbk PT   302,400 38,953
Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk PT (A)   23,400 22,028
Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk PT (A)(C)   937,100 8,853
Sugih Energy Tbk PT (A)(C)   8,409,300 0
Suryainti Permata Tbk PT (A)(C)   1,802,000 0
Trada Alam Minera Tbk PT (A)(C)   1,919,200 2,794
Trias Sentosa Tbk PT (A)   697,400 21,703
Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering PT (A)(C)   19,436,000 0
Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk PT   106,114 4,357
Waskita Karya Persero Tbk PT (A)(C)   458,390 3,595
Israel 2.0%         3,133,466
ICL Group, Ltd.   149,217 682,913
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR (A)   129,865 2,450,553
Jordan 0.6%         927,311
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC   35,477 927,311
Luxembourg 0.3%         415,572
Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR (A)   16,188 415,572
Malaysia 0.6%         928,642
IHH Healthcare BHD   640,000 928,642
Mexico 7.5%         11,660,333
Alpek SAB de CV (A)   518,000 333,511
America Movil SAB de CV (A)   5,279,100 4,363,901
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV, ADR   10,889 917,289
Dine SAB de CV (A)   103,700 108,996
Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV   724,300 853,967
Genomma Lab Internacional SAB de CV, Class B   395,000 380,875
Gruma SAB de CV, Class B   24,350 448,146
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Series A   224,700 806,760
Grupo Comercial Chedraui SA de CV   61,400 467,119
Grupo Gigante SAB de CV (A)   166,847 196,208
Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe SAB de CV (A)   42,273 8,157
Grupo Industrial Saltillo SAB de CV   14,645 15,616
Grupo KUO SAB de CV, Series B   136,788 291,020
Grupo Simec SAB de CV, Series B (A)   2,350 22,075
Industrias CH SAB de CV, Series B (A)   8,023 76,383
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        Shares Value
Mexico (continued)          
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, Class A   505,200 $829,334
Minera Frisco SAB de CV, Series A1 (A)(D)   465,479 75,633
Organizacion Soriana SAB de CV, Series B   297,958 440,411
Prologis Property Mexico SA de CV   322,500 1,024,932
Peru 0.0%         4
Fossal SAA, ADR (A)   2 4
Philippines 0.0%         36,702
ACR Mining Corp. (A)(C)   3,145 1,003
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (A)(C)   68,600 4,076
Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc. (A)   20,722 25,845
Vistamalls, Inc.   165,400 5,778
Poland 0.0%         25
TEN Square Games SA (A)   1 25
Russia 0.0%         0
Gazprom PJSC, ADR (A)(C)   30,453 0
Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC, GDR (A)(C)   2,363 0
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC, ADR (A)(C)   5,418 0
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC, ADR (A)(C)   7,477 0
Novatek PJSC, GDR (A)(C)   143 0
PhosAgro PJSC, GDR (A)(C)   13 0
Rostelecom PJSC, ADR (A)(C)   3,714 0
RusHydro PJSC, ADR (A)(C)   28,619 0
Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR (A)(C)   23,885 0
Severstal PAO, GDR (A)(C)   2,129 0
VTB Bank PJSC, GDR (A)(C)   23,800 0
Saudi Arabia 0.0%         28,798
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Company (A)   1,854 14,206
Arab National Bank   2,832 14,592
Singapore 0.2%         315,545
DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.   11,300 315,545
South Africa 1.4%         2,135,357
Life Healthcare Group Holdings, Ltd.   200,393 161,159
Mr. Price Group, Ltd.   71,943 972,992
Sasol, Ltd.   50,521 387,925
Vodacom Group, Ltd.   99,240 613,281
South Korea 14.3%         22,230,447
Chorokbaem Media Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   888 3,590
CJ ENM Company, Ltd. (A)   8,162 443,984
Ehwa Technologies Information Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   6,572 4,423
GS Engineering & Construction Corp. (A)   31,739 488,103
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        Shares Value
South Korea (continued)          
Hana Financial Group, Inc.   6,366 $295,540
HD Hyundai Company, Ltd.   7,659 464,276
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Company, Ltd. (A)   3,548 509,104
HLB Life Science Company, Ltd. (A)   81 719
Hyundai Glovis Company, Ltd.   9,175 771,299
Hyundai Rotem Company, Ltd.   16,072 650,099
Jeil Savings Bank (A)(C)   1,850 0
Kangwon Land, Inc.   114,960 1,376,398
KCC Corp.   2,223 477,355
KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Company, Ltd.   12,686 395,412
Korea Zinc Company, Ltd.   3,210 1,285,468
Korean Air Lines Company, Ltd.   78,360 1,294,046
Krafton, Inc. (A)   6,299 1,541,551
KT Corp.   42,457 1,230,384
Kumho Petrochemical Company, Ltd.   13,861 1,421,461
Kyongbo Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. (C)   455 2,534
LG Electronics, Inc.   16,487 1,229,292
LG Innotek Company, Ltd.   4,130 861,463
Samsung E&A Company, Ltd. (A)   46,003 875,914
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company, Ltd.   18,322 1,962,207
Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd.   28,119 1,561,682
Samsung Securities Company, Ltd.   24,459 866,403
Sewon E&C Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   4,490 854
SK Telecom Company, Ltd.   39,481 1,629,200
SOOP Company, Ltd.   7,564 581,547
Unison Company, Ltd. (A)   11,144 6,139
Taiwan 7.0%         10,796,555
Eva Airways Corp.   1,933,000 2,138,396
Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan, Ltd.   232,000 1,364,518
Genius Electronic Optical Company, Ltd.   42,000 742,394
Giant Manufacturing Company, Ltd.   104,000 776,036
Largan Precision Company, Ltd.   11,000 1,072,734
Nien Made Enterprise Company, Ltd.   38,000 556,133
Pharmally International Holding Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   3,533 0
Prodisc Technology, Inc. (A)(C)   540,000 0
Sino-American Electronic Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   10,961 0
Taiwan Kolin Company, Ltd. (A)(C)   400,000 0
Taiwan Land Development Corp. (A)(C)   58,353 0
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.   98,000 2,901,327
Tofu Restaurant Company, Ltd.   1,000 7,993
Walsin Technology Corp.   115,000 398,964
Wintek Corp. (A)(C)   819,661 0
Yageo Corp.   15,402 317,048
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        Shares Value
Taiwan (continued)          
Zhen Ding Technology Holding, Ltd.   123,000 $521,012
Thailand 4.0%         6,145,207
Cal-Comp Electronics Thailand PCL   320,014 36,646
Com7 PCL, NVDR   812,900 588,383
CP ALL PCL, NVDR   658,500 1,173,883
Group Lease PCL, NVDR (A)(C)   54,000 1,037
Hana Microelectronics PCL   19,800 22,839
Kasikornbank PCL, NVDR   549,800 2,322,707
Krung Thai Bank PCL, NVDR   1,706,100 920,928
Mega Lifesciences PCL   11,600 12,963
Ngern Tid Lor PCL   33,716 16,385
Polyplex Thailand PCL   14,100 5,781
Siam Global House PCL   39,276 17,096
Srisawad Corp. PCL   2,270 2,541
Star Petroleum Refining PCL   71,900 15,086
Thai Beverage PCL   2,481,800 1,008,932
Turkey 0.0%         0
Goldas Kuyumculuk Sanayi Ithalat Ve Bagli Ortakliklari (A)(C)   54,847 0
United Arab Emirates 0.4%         624,898
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC   1 2
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC   179,546 617,058
SHUAA Capital PSC (A)   124,409 7,838
United Kingdom 0.4%         619,011
Pepco Group NV (A)   132,424 619,011
United States 1.1%         1,714,067
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A   9,974 775,678
Diodes, Inc. (A)   6,632 462,184
The Mosaic Company   16,668 476,205
Preferred securities 1.0%         $1,584,062
(Cost $1,665,405)          
India 0.0%         9
Sundaram-Clayton, Ltd. (A)(C)     38 9
South Korea 1.0%         1,584,053
Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd.     35,255 1,584,053
Warrants 0.0%         $735
(Cost $0)          
Better World Green PCL (Expiration Date: 8-13-25; Strike Price: THB 0.70) (A)   42,666 50
Diagnosticos da America SA (Expiration Date: 4-30-25; Strike Price: BRL 8.50) (A)   24 1
Grupo Casas Bahia SA (Expiration Date: 9-19-24; Strike Price: BRL 20.00) (A)   37,100 66
Northeast Rubber PCL (Expiration Date: 5-15-26; Strike Price: THB 5.50) (A)   13,316 315
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        Shares Value
Thaifoods Group PCL (Expiration Date: 5-14-27; Strike Price: THB 3.80) (A)   11,270 $303
    
    Yield (%)   Shares Value
Short-term investments 1.0%       $1,624,466
(Cost $1,624,591)          
Short-term funds 1.0%         1,624,466
John Hancock Collateral Trust (E) 5.2747(F)   162,453 1,624,466
    
Total investments (Cost $166,632,427) 98.2%     $152,317,346
Other assets and liabilities, net 1.8%     2,736,269
Total net assets 100.0%         $155,053,615
    
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the fund.
Currency Abbreviations
BRL Brazilian Real
THB Thai Bhat
    
Security Abbreviations and Legend
ADR American Depositary Receipt
GDR Global Depositary Receipt
NVDR Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
SDR Swedish Depositary Receipt
(A) Non-income producing security.
(B) This security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration.
(C) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements.
(D) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 8-31-24.
(E) Investment is an affiliate of the fund, the advisor and/or subadvisor. This security represents the investment of cash collateral received for securities lending.
(F) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 8-31-24.
At 8-31-24, the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $167,419,645. Net unrealized depreciation aggregated to $15,102,299, of which $11,042,906 related to gross unrealized appreciation and $26,145,205 related to gross unrealized depreciation.
The fund had the following sector composition as a percentage of net assets on 8-31-24:
Information technology 18.6%
Consumer discretionary 15.6%
Industrials 13.8%
Communication services 11.5%
Consumer staples 11.4%
Materials 10.1%
Health care 7.5%
Financials 7.1%
Real estate 1.3%
Energy 0.3%
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Short-term investments and other 2.8%
TOTAL 100.0%
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24

Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at value (Cost $165,007,836) including $1,611,389 of securities loaned $150,692,880
Affiliated investments, at value (Cost $1,624,591) 1,624,466
Total investments, at value (Cost $166,632,427) 152,317,346
Cash 2,102,550
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $558,984) 561,859
Dividends and interest receivable 307,236
Receivable for fund shares sold 75,876
Receivable for investments sold 5,107,521
Receivable for securities lending income 479
Receivable from affiliates 12,206
Other assets 40,977
Total assets 160,526,050
Liabilities  
Foreign capital gains tax payable 53,307
Payable for investments purchased 3,391,167
Payable for fund shares repurchased 175,706
Payable upon return of securities loaned 1,624,665
Payable to affiliates  
Accounting and legal services fees 5,445
Transfer agent fees 9,402
Trustees’ fees 168
Other liabilities and accrued expenses 212,575
Total liabilities 5,472,435
Net assets $155,053,615
Net assets consist of  
Paid-in capital $144,422,399
Total distributable earnings (loss) 10,631,216
Net assets $155,053,615
 
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24  (continued)

Net asset value per share  
Based on net asset value and shares outstanding - the fund has an unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value  
Class A ($34,381,577 ÷ 3,180,409 shares)1 $10.81
Class C ($920,252 ÷ 85,114 shares)1 $10.81
Class I ($61,534,397 ÷ 5,692,712 shares) $10.81
Class R6 ($1,297,128 ÷ 120,174 shares) $10.79
Class NAV ($56,920,261 ÷ 5,267,182 shares) $10.81
Maximum offering price per share  
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)2 $11.38
    
1 Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended 8-31-24

Investment income  
Dividends $5,133,277
Interest 51,561
Securities lending 17,844
Less foreign taxes withheld (566,688)
Total investment income 4,635,994
Expenses  
Investment management fees 1,345,026
Distribution and service fees 128,351
Accounting and legal services fees 35,312
Transfer agent fees 132,858
Trustees’ fees 4,807
Custodian fees 398,906
State registration fees 69,543
Printing and postage 27,680
Professional fees 116,024
Other 65,828
Total expenses 2,324,335
Less expense reductions (301,203)
Net expenses 2,023,132
Net investment income 2,612,862
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) on  
Unaffiliated investments and foreign currency transactions 26,547,8231
Affiliated investments (129)
Futures contracts 183,588
  26,731,282
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of  
Unaffiliated investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies (26,258,591)2
Affiliated investments (131)
Futures contracts 2,332
  (26,256,390)
Net realized and unrealized gain 474,892
Increase in net assets from operations $3,087,754
    

 
1 Net of foreign capital gains taxes of $2,374,119.
2 Net of $1,309,385 decrease in deferred foreign withholding taxes.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  

  Year ended
8-31-24
Year ended
8-31-23
Increase (decrease) in net assets    
From operations    
Net investment income $2,612,862 $3,556,303
Net realized gain 26,731,282 763,936
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (26,256,390) 6,305,773
Increase in net assets resulting from operations 3,087,754 10,626,012
Distributions to shareholders    
From earnings    
Class A (1,056,553) (740,947)
Class C (25,090) (14,558)
Class I (2,263,667) (973,909)
Class R6 (23,089) (14,197)
Class NAV (1,881,018) (1,715,785)
Total distributions (5,249,417) (3,459,396)
From fund share transactions (19,381,756) 10,510,623
Total increase (decrease) (21,543,419) 17,677,239
Net assets    
Beginning of year 176,597,034 158,919,795
End of year $155,053,615 $176,597,034
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CLASS A SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.94 $10.54 $13.27 $10.51 $10.10
Net investment income1 0.13 0.18 0.25 0.11 0.13
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.04 0.41 (2.65) 2.78 0.50
Total from investment operations 0.17 0.59 (2.40) 2.89 0.63
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.30) (0.19) (0.33) (0.13) (0.22)
Net asset value, end of period $10.81 $10.94 $10.54 $13.27 $10.51
Total return (%)2,3 1.12 5.73 (18.46) 27.61 6.11
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $34 $40 $43 $57 $49
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.58 1.55 1.49 1.54 1.57
Expenses including reductions 1.41 1.42 1.42 1.51 1.56
Net investment income 1.19 1.74 2.09 0.87 1.30
Portfolio turnover (%) 1944 21 24 10 14
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Increase in portfolio turnover rate resulted from repositioning of the portfolio during the period as a result of reassignment to Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as subadvisor of the fund.
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CLASS C SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.95 $10.54 $13.26 $10.52 $10.11
Net investment income1 0.05 0.11 0.16 0.02 0.06
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.03 0.41 (2.65) 2.78 0.50
Total from investment operations 0.08 0.52 (2.49) 2.80 0.56
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.22) (0.11) (0.23) (0.06) (0.15)
Net asset value, end of period $10.81 $10.95 $10.54 $13.26 $10.52
Total return (%)2,3 0.34 5.14 (19.08) 26.65 5.40
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1 $1 $1 $2 $2
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 2.28 2.25 2.19 2.24 2.27
Expenses including reductions 2.11 2.12 2.12 2.21 2.26
Net investment income 0.43 1.03 1.36 0.12 0.59
Portfolio turnover (%) 1944 21 24 10 14
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Increase in portfolio turnover rate resulted from repositioning of the portfolio during the period as a result of reassignment to Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as subadvisor of the fund.
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CLASS I SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.94 $10.54 $13.27 $10.51 $10.10
Net investment income1 0.17 0.24 0.28 0.15 0.15
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.03 0.38 (2.64) 2.77 0.51
Total from investment operations 0.20 0.62 (2.36) 2.92 0.66
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.33) (0.22) (0.37) (0.16) (0.25)
Net asset value, end of period $10.81 $10.94 $10.54 $13.27 $10.51
Total return (%)2 1.40 6.07 (18.20) 27.93 6.41
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $62 $67 $38 $46 $37
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.28 1.25 1.19 1.24 1.27
Expenses including reductions 1.11 1.12 1.12 1.21 1.26
Net investment income 1.53 2.30 2.32 1.21 1.43
Portfolio turnover (%) 1943 21 24 10 14
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Increase in portfolio turnover rate resulted from repositioning of the portfolio during the period as a result of reassignment to Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as subadvisor of the fund.
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CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.93 $10.52 $13.26 $10.49 $10.09
Net investment income1 0.21 0.22 0.29 0.06 0.18
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.01)2 0.43 (2.65) 2.88 0.48
Total from investment operations 0.20 0.65 (2.36) 2.94 0.66
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.34) (0.24) (0.38) (0.17) (0.26)
Net asset value, end of period $10.79 $10.93 $10.52 $13.26 $10.49
Total return (%)3 1.53 6.30 (18.20) 28.20 6.42
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1 $1 $1 $1 $67
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.17 1.15 1.08 1.13 1.16
Expenses including reductions 1.00 1.01 1.01 1.10 1.15
Net investment income 1.85 2.14 2.38 0.53 1.75
Portfolio turnover (%) 1944 21 24 10 14
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of the sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the fund.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
4 Increase in portfolio turnover rate resulted from repositioning of the portfolio during the period as a result of reassignment to Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as subadvisor of the fund.
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CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $10.94 $10.54 $13.28 $10.51 $10.10
Net investment income1 0.18 0.23 0.30 0.16 0.18
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.03 0.41 (2.66) 2.78 0.49
Total from investment operations 0.21 0.64 (2.36) 2.94 0.67
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.34) (0.24) (0.38) (0.17) (0.26)
Net asset value, end of period $10.81 $10.94 $10.54 $13.28 $10.51
Total return (%)2 1.53 6.21 (18.15) 28.16 6.53
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $57 $67 $76 $91 $75
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.17 1.14 1.07 1.12 1.14
Expenses including reductions 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.09 1.14
Net investment income 1.61 2.16 2.55 1.30 1.77
Portfolio turnover (%) 1943 21 24 10 14
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Increase in portfolio turnover rate resulted from repositioning of the portfolio during the period as a result of reassignment to Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as subadvisor of the fund.
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Notes to financial statements
Note 1Organization
John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund) (the fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
The fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently outstanding are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R6 shares are only available to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class NAV shares are offered to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds, retirement plans for employees of John Hancock and/or Manulife Financial Corporation, and certain 529 plans. Class C shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase (certain exclusions may apply). Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees for each class may differ.
Prior to May 30, 2024, the fund was known as John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund.
Note 2Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant. The fund qualifies as an investment company under Topic 946 of Accounting Standards Codification of US GAAP.
Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. In case of emergency or other disruption resulting in the NYSE not opening for trading or the NYSE closing at a time other than the regularly scheduled close, the net asset value (NAV) may be determined as of the regularly scheduled close of the NYSE pursuant to the Valuation Policies and Procedures of the Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management LLC.
In order to value the securities, the fund uses the following valuation techniques: Equity securities, including exchange-traded or closed-end funds, are typically valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or principal market where the security trades. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the securities are valued using the last available bid price. Investments by the fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Trust (JHCT), are valued at their respective NAVs each business day. Futures contracts whose settlement prices are determined as of the close of the NYSE are typically valued based on the settlement price while other futures contracts are typically valued at the last traded price on the exchange on which they trade. Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing vendor.
In certain instances, the Pricing Committee of the Advisor may determine to value equity securities using prices obtained from another exchange or market if trading on the exchange or market on which prices are typically obtained did not open for trading as scheduled, or if trading closed earlier than scheduled, and trading occurred as normal on another exchange or market.
Other portfolio securities and assets, for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The frequency with which these fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and fair value of securities may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a
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ready market for such securities existed. Trading in foreign securities may be completed before the scheduled daily close of trading on the NYSE. Significant events at the issuer or market level may affect the values of securities between the time when the valuation of the securities is generally determined and the close of the NYSE. If a significant event occurs, these securities may be fair valued, as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Advisor uses fair value adjustment factors provided by an independent pricing vendor to value certain foreign securities in order to adjust for events that may occur between the close of foreign exchanges or markets and the close of the NYSE.
The fund uses a three tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including registered investment companies. Level 2 includes securities valued using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Advisor’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events or trends, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Changes in valuation techniques and related inputs may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the fund’s investments as of August 31, 2024, by major security category or type:
  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Investments in securities:        
Assets        
Common stocks        
Austria $1,296,667 $1,296,667
Brazil 17,158,242 $17,158,242
Chile 541,290 541,290
China 52,363,643 5,761,229 46,581,190 $21,224
Greece 1,007,165 1,007,165
Hong Kong 6,695,566 6,626,112 69,454
Hungary 428,264 428,264
India 7,386,815 7,379,536 7,279
Indonesia 518,491 495,154 23,337
Israel 3,133,466 2,450,553 682,913
Jordan 927,311 927,311
Luxembourg 415,572 415,572
Malaysia 928,642 928,642
Mexico 11,660,333 11,660,333
Peru 4 4
Philippines 36,702 31,623 5,079
Poland 25 25
Russia
Saudi Arabia 28,798 28,798
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  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Singapore $315,545 $315,545
South Africa 2,135,357 2,135,357
South Korea 22,230,447 22,219,046 $11,401
Taiwan 10,796,555 10,796,555
Thailand 6,145,207 6,144,170 1,037
Turkey
United Arab Emirates 624,898 624,898
United Kingdom 619,011 619,011
United States 1,714,067 $1,714,067
Preferred securities        
India 9 9
South Korea 1,584,053 1,584,053
Warrants 735 735
Short-term investments 1,624,466 1,624,466
Total investments in securities $152,317,346 $40,910,915 $111,267,611 $138,820
Level 3 includes securities valued at $0. Refer to Fund’s investments.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily NAV calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on ex-date, except for dividends of certain foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income, net of withholding taxes, is recorded when the fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. The fund receives collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The fund may invest its cash collateral in JHCT, an affiliate of the fund, which has a floating NAV and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment company. JHCT is a prime money market fund and invests in short-term money market investments. The fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCT with respect to the cash collateral.
The fund has the right to recall loaned securities on demand. If a borrower fails to return loaned securities when due, then the lending agent is responsible and indemnifies the fund for the lent securities. The lending agent uses the collateral received from the borrower to purchase replacement securities of the same issue, type, class and series of the loaned securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of replacement securities, the lending agent is responsible for satisfying the shortfall but only to the extent that the shortfall is not due to any decrease in the value of JHCT.
Although the risk of loss on securities lent is mitigated by receiving collateral from the borrower and through lending agent indemnification, the fund could experience a delay in recovering securities or could experience a lower than expected return if the borrower fails to return the securities on a timely basis. During the existence of the loan, the fund will receive from the borrower amounts equivalent to any dividends, interest or other distributions on the loaned securities, as well as interest on such amounts. The fund receives compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation
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from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Securities lending income received by the fund is net of fees retained by the securities lending agent. Net income received from JHCT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Obligations to repay collateral received by the fund are shown on the Statement of assets and liabilities as Payable upon return of securities loaned and are secured by the loaned securities. As of August 31, 2024, the fund loaned securities valued at $1,611,389 and received $1,624,665 of cash collateral.
Foreign investing. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Foreign investments are subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. These risks are heightened for investments in emerging markets. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs), accounting standards and other factors.
There may be unexpected restrictions on investments or on exposures to investments in companies located in certain foreign countries, such as China. For example, a government may restrict investment in companies or industries considered important to national interests, or intervene in the financial markets, such as by imposing trading restrictions, or banning or curtailing short selling. As a result of forced sales of a security, or inability to participate in an investment the manager otherwise believes is attractive, a fund may incur losses.
Trading in certain Chinese securities through Hong Kong Stock Connect or Bond Connect, mutual market access programs that enable foreign investment in the People’s Republic of China, is subject to certain restrictions and risks. Securities offered through these programs may lose purchase eligibility and any changes in laws, regulations and policies impacting these programs may affect security prices, which could adversely affect the fund’s performance.
Foreign taxes. The fund may be subject to withholding tax on income, capital gains or repatriations imposed by certain countries, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes are accrued based upon the fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Taxes are accrued based on gains realized by the fund as a result of certain foreign security sales. In certain circumstances, estimated taxes are accrued based on unrealized appreciation of such securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign withholding taxes.
Overdraft. The fund may have the ability to borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the fund’s custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the fund to make properly authorized payments. The fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the extent of any overdraft, and to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Line of credit. The fund and other affiliated funds have entered into a syndicated line of credit agreement with Citibank, N.A. as the administrative agent that enables them to participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, which is in effect through July 14, 2025 unless extended or renewed. Excluding commitments designated for a certain fund and subject to the needs of all other affiliated funds, the fund can borrow up to an aggregate commitment amount of $750 million, subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the agreement. A commitment fee payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused
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portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund based on a combination of fixed and asset-based allocations and is reflected in Other expenses on the Statement of operations. Commitment fees for the year ended August 31, 2024 were $4,048.
Expenses. Within the John Hancock group of funds complex, expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to such fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees, for all classes, are charged daily at the class level based on the net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
As of August 31, 2024, the fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The fund generally declares and pays dividends annually. Capital gain distributions, if any, are typically distributed annually.
The tax character of distributions for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
  August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023
Ordinary income $5,249,417 $3,459,396
Distributions paid by the fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of August 31, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis consisted of $1,403,289 of undistributed ordinary income and $24,392,629 of undistributed long-term capital gains.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, if any, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the fund’s financial statements as a return of capital. 
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences at fiscal year end. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to investments in passive foreign investment companies, foreign currency transactions, foreign capital gains tax reclass and wash sale loss deferrals
Note 3Derivative instruments
The fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objective. Derivatives include a variety of different instruments that may be traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, on a regulated exchange or through a clearing facility. The risks in using derivatives vary depending upon the structure of the instruments, including the use of leverage, optionality, the liquidity or lack of liquidity of the contract, the creditworthiness of the counterparty or clearing organization and the volatility of the position. Some derivatives involve risks that are potentially greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the referenced securities or other referenced
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underlying instrument. Specifically, the fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an OTC derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction.
Certain derivatives are traded or cleared on an exchange or central clearinghouse. Exchange-traded or centrally-cleared transactions generally present less counterparty risk to a fund than OTC transactions. The exchange or clearinghouse stands between the fund and the broker to the contract and therefore, credit risk is generally limited to the failure of the exchange or clearinghouse and the clearing member.
Futures. A futures contract is a contractual agreement to buy or sell a particular currency or financial instrument at a pre-determined price in the future. Futures are traded on an exchange and cleared through a central clearinghouse. Risks related to the use of futures contracts include possible illiquidity of the futures markets and contract prices that can be highly volatile and imperfectly correlated to movements in the underlying financial instrument and potential losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. Use of long futures contracts subjects the fund to the risk of loss up to the notional value of the futures contracts. Use of short futures contracts subjects the fund to unlimited risk of loss.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities. The amount of required margin is set by the broker and is generally based on a percentage of the contract value. The margin deposit must then be maintained at the established level over the life of the contract. Cash that has been pledged by the fund, if any, is detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities as Collateral held at broker for futures contracts. Securities pledged by the fund, if any, are identified in the Fund’s investments. Subsequent payments, referred to as variation margin, are made or received by the fund periodically and are based on changes in the market value of open futures contracts. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and unrealized gain or loss is recorded by the fund. When the contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used futures contracts to equitize cash balances. The fund held futures contracts with USD notional values ranging up to $1.4 million, as measured at each quarter end. There were no open futures contracts as of August 31, 2024.  
Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Net realized gain (loss) on:
Risk Futures contracts
Equity $183,588
The table below summarizes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Risk Futures contracts
Equity $2,332
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Note 4Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, including the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) serves as investment advisor for the fund. John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as principal underwriter of the fund. The Advisor and the Distributor are indirect, principally owned subsidiaries of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), which in turn is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.
Management fee.  The fund has an investment management agreement with the Advisor under which the fund pays a daily management fee to the Advisor equivalent on an annual basis to the sum of: (a) 0.780% of the first $100 million of the fund’s aggregate net assets; (b) 0.750% of the next $900 million of the fund’s aggregate net assets; (c) 0.740% of the next $1 billion of the fund’s aggregate net assets; and (d) 0.730% of the excess over $2 billion of the fund’s aggregate net assets. Prior to May 30, 2024, the annual rates were (a) 0.800% of the first $100 million of the fund’s aggregate net assets and (b) 0.750% of the excess over $100 million of the fund’s aggregate net assets. Aggregate net assets include the net assets of the fund and Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Trust, a series of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust. The Advisor has a subadvisory agreement with Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. Effective May 30, 2024, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP was replaced by Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. as the fund’s subadvisor. The fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee and/or reimburse expenses for certain funds of the John Hancock group of funds complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund. During the year ended August 31, 2024, this waiver amounted to 0.01% of the fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement expires on July 31, 2026, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
Effective May 30, 2024, the Advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.87% of average daily net assets of the fund. For purposes of this agreement, "expenses of the fund" means all fund expenses, excluding (a) taxes; (b) brokerage commissions; (c) interest expense; (d) litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the fund’s business; (e) class-specific expenses, (f) borrowing costs, (g) prime brokerage fees, (h) acquired fund fees and expenses paid indirectly; and (i) short dividend expense. The agreement expires on December 31, 2025, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
The Advisor voluntarily agrees to reduce its management fee for the fund, or if necessary make payment to the fund, in an amount equal to the amount by which the expenses of the fund exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the fund. For purposes of this agreement, “expenses of the fund” means all the expenses of the fund, excluding (a) taxes, (b) brokerage commissions, (c) interest expense, (d) litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the fund’s business, (e) management fees, (f) class-specific expenses, (g) underlying fund expenses (acquired fund fees), and (h) short dividend expense. The Advisor may terminate this voluntary waiver at any time upon notice to the fund.
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For the year ended August 31, 2024, the expense reductions described above amounted to the following:
Class Expense reduction
Class A $66,976
Class C 1,946
Class I 123,935
Class Expense reduction
Class R6 $1,817
Class NAV 106,529
Total $301,203
 
Expenses waived or reimbursed in the current fiscal period are not subject to recapture in future fiscal periods.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements as described above, incurred for the year ended August 31, 2024, were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.59% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the fund reimburses the Advisor for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, compliance, accounting and recordkeeping services to the fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred, for the year ended August 31, 2024, amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The fund has adopted distribution and service plans for certain classes as detailed below pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the fund. The fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the fund’s shares:
Class Rule 12b-1 Fee
Class A 0.30%
Class C 1.00%
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $15,503 for the year ended August 31, 2024. Of this amount, $2,755 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes and $12,748 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers.
Class A and Class C shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Certain Class A shares purchased, including those that are acquired through purchases of $1 million or more, and redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% sales charge. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC. CDSCs are applied to the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended August 31, 2024, CDSCs received by the Distributor amounted to $31 for Class C shares. There were no CDSCs received by the Distributor for Class A shares.
Transfer agent fees. The John Hancock group of funds has a complex-wide transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Advisor. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses, including payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to five categories of share classes: Retail Share and Institutional Share Classes of Non-Municipal Bond Funds, Class R6
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Shares, Retirement Share Classes and Municipal Bond Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended August 31, 2024 were as follows:
Class Distribution and service fees Transfer agent fees
Class A $116,798 $45,373
Class C 11,553 1,347
Class I 86,087
Class R6 51
Total $128,351 $132,858
Trustee expenses. The fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Advisor or its affiliates. The costs of paying Trustee compensation and expenses are allocated to the fund based on its net assets relative to other funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex.
Interfund lending program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the fund, along with certain other funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, no interfund loans were outstanding. Interest expense is included in Other expenses on the Statement of operations. The fund’s activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower
or Lender
Weighted Average
Loan Balance
Days
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Interest Income
(Expense)
Borrower $3,241,667 12 5.809% $(6,277)
Lender 2,400,000 1 5.800% 387
Note 6Fund share transactions
Transactions in fund shares for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class A shares        
Sold 189,637 $2,110,802 184,361 $1,956,552
Distributions reinvested 94,976 1,042,831 71,593 730,960
Repurchased (765,217) (8,470,773) (636,136) (6,678,661)
Net decrease (480,604) $(5,317,140) (380,182) $(3,991,149)
Class C shares        
Sold 16,130 $182,040 10,086 $105,639
Distributions reinvested 2,275 25,090 1,417 14,558
Repurchased (50,180) (559,645) (30,075) (308,391)
Net decrease (31,775) $(352,515) (18,572) $(188,194)
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  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class I shares        
Sold 3,688,477 $40,696,490 4,324,850 $45,694,356
Distributions reinvested 206,318 2,261,247 95,377 971,892
Repurchased (4,335,270) (47,590,089) (1,939,643) (20,501,382)
Net increase (decrease) (440,475) $(4,632,352) 2,480,584 $26,164,866
Class R6 shares        
Sold 87,895 $991,649 22,457 $245,390
Distributions reinvested 2,111 23,076 1,382 14,054
Repurchased (37,333) (407,541) (22,267) (231,360)
Net increase 52,673 $607,184 1,572 $28,084
Class NAV shares        
Sold 952,269 $10,351,937 825,926 $8,714,680
Distributions reinvested 171,939 1,881,018 168,545 1,715,785
Repurchased (2,018,960) (21,919,888) (2,019,195) (21,933,449)
Net decrease (894,752) $(9,686,933) (1,024,724) $(11,502,984)
Total net increase (decrease) (1,794,933) $(19,381,756) 1,058,678 $10,510,623
Affiliates of the fund owned 30% of shares of Class NAV on August 31, 2024. Such concentration of shareholders’ capital could have a material effect on the fund if such shareholders redeem from the fund.
Note 7Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments, amounted to $334,435,446 and $362,038,016, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Note 8Emerging-market risk
Foreign investing especially in emerging markets, has additional risks, such as currency and market volatility and political and social instability. Funds that invest a significant portion of assets in the securities of issuers based in countries with emerging market economies are subject to greater levels of foreign investment risk than funds investing primarily in more-developed foreign markets, since emerging-market securities may present other risks greater than, or in addition to, the risks of investing in developed foreign countries.
Note 9Investment in affiliated underlying funds
The fund may invest in affiliated underlying funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. Information regarding the fund’s fiscal year to date purchases and sales of the affiliated underlying funds as well as income and capital gains earned by the fund, if any, is as follows:
              Dividends and distributions
Affiliate Ending
share
amount
Beginning
value
Cost of
purchases
Proceeds
from shares
sold
Realized
gain
(loss)
Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Income
distributions
received
Capital gain
distributions
received
Ending
value
John Hancock Collateral Trust* 162,453 $165,600 $6,782,330 $(5,323,204) $(129) $(131) $17,844 $1,624,466
    
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* Refer to the Securities lending note within Note 2 for details regarding this investment.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds II and Shareholders of John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the fund’s investments, of John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Funds II, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 28, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the John Hancock group of funds since 1988.
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Tax information
(Unaudited)
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended August 31, 2024.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends.
Income derived from foreign sources was $7,362,958. The fund intends to pass through foreign tax credits of $2,957,637.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2024 Form 1099-DIV in early 2025. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2024.
Please consult a tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of your investment in the fund.
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EVALUATION OF ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

This section describes the evaluation by the Board of Trustees (the Board) of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust) of the Advisory Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) and the Subadvisory Agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) with Boston Partners Gobal Investors Inc. (the Subadvisor) for John Hancock Disciplined Value Emerging Markets Equity Fund (formerly John Hancock Emerging Markets Fund) (the fund). The Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the Agreements. Prior to the June 24-27, 2024 meeting at which the Agreements were approved, the Board also discussed and considered information regarding the proposed continuation of the Agreements at a meeting held on May 28-30, 2024. The Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) (the Independent Trustees) also met separately to evaluate and discuss the information presented, including with counsel to the Independent Trustees and a third-party consulting firm.
Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
At meetings held on June 24-27, 2024, the Board, including the Trustees who are not parties to any Agreement or considered to be interested persons of the Trust under the 1940 Act, reapproved for an annual period the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor and the Subadvisory Agreement between the Advisor and the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.
In considering the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board received in advance of the meetings a variety of materials relating to the fund, the Advisor and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for a peer group of similar funds prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, performance information for an applicable benchmark index; and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for comparably managed accounts, as applicable, and other information provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor under their respective Agreements, as well as information regarding the Advisor’s revenues and costs of providing services to the fund and any compensation paid to affiliates of the Advisor. At the meetings at which the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are considered, particular focus is given to information concerning fund performance, comparability of fees and total expenses, and profitability. However, the Board noted that the evaluation process with respect to the Advisor and the Subadvisor is an ongoing one. In this regard, the Board also took into account discussions with management and information provided to the Board (including its various committees) at prior meetings with respect to the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the fund, including quarterly performance reports prepared by management containing reviews of investment results and prior presentations from the Subadvisor with respect to the fund. The information received and considered by the Board in connection with the May and June meetings and throughout the year was both written and oral. The Board also considered the nature, quality, and extent of non-advisory services, if any, to be provided to the fund by the Advisor’s affiliates, including distribution services. The Board considered the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement separately in the course of its review.  In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Advisor and Subadvisor in providing services to the fund.
Throughout the process, the Board asked questions of and requested additional information from management. The Board is assisted by counsel for the Trust and the Independent Trustees are also separately assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the proposed continuation of the Agreements and discussed the proposed continuation of the Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of management were present.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement
In approving the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Board also considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets, and the industry) and did not treat any single factor as determinative, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Board’s conclusions may be based in part on its consideration of the advisory and subadvisory arrangements in prior years and on the Board’s ongoing regular review of fund performance and operations throughout the year.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. Among the information received by the Board from the Advisor relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund, the Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor relating to its operations and personnel, descriptions of its organizational and management structure, and information regarding the Advisor’s compliance and regulatory history, including its Form ADV. The Board also noted that on a regular basis it receives and reviews information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding the fund’s compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Board observed that the scope of services provided by the Advisor, and of the undertakings required of the Advisor in connection with those services, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the fund’s compliance programs, risk management programs, liquidity risk management programs, derivatives risk management programs, and cybersecurity programs, had expanded over time as a result of regulatory, market and other developments. The Board considered that the Advisor is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the fund, including, but not limited to, general supervision of and coordination of the services provided by the Subadvisor, and is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the activities of the Subadvisor and other third-party service providers. The Board considered the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement separately in the course of its review. In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Advisor and Subadvisor in providing services to the fund.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor, the Trustees also took into account their knowledge of the Advisor’s management and the quality of the performance of the Advisor’s duties, through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year and through each Trustee’s experience as a Trustee of the Trust and of the other trusts in the John Hancock group of funds complex (the John Hancock Fund Complex).
In the course of their deliberations regarding the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things:
(a) the skills and competency with which the Advisor has in the past managed the Trust’s affairs and its subadvisory relationship, the Advisor’s oversight and monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and compliance programs, such as the Subadvisor’s compliance with fund policies and objectives, review of brokerage matters, including with respect to trade allocation and best execution and the Advisor’s timeliness in responding to performance issues;
(b) the background, qualifications and skills of the Advisor’s personnel;
(c) the Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures and its responsiveness to regulatory changes and fund industry developments;
(d) the Advisor’s administrative capabilities, including its ability to supervise the other service providers for the fund, as well as the Advisor’s oversight of any securities lending activity, its monitoring of class action litigation and collection of class action settlements on behalf of the fund, and bringing loss recovery actions on behalf of the fund;
(e) the financial condition of the Advisor and whether it has the financial wherewithal to provide a high level and quality of services to the fund;
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(f) the Advisor’s initiatives intended to improve various aspects of the Trust’s operations and investor experience with the fund; and
(g) the Advisor’s reputation and experience in serving as an investment advisor to the Trust and the benefit to shareholders of investing in funds that are part of a family of funds offering a variety of investments.
The Board concluded that the Advisor may reasonably be expected to continue to provide a high quality of services under the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund.
Investment performance. In considering the fund’s performance, the Board noted that it reviews at its regularly scheduled meetings information about the fund’s performance results. In connection with the consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board:
(a) reviewed information prepared by management regarding the fund’s performance;
(b) considered the comparative performance of an applicable benchmark index;
(c) considered the performance of comparable funds, if any, as included in the report prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data; and
(d) took into account the Advisor’s analysis of the fund’s performance and its plans and recommendations regarding the Trust’s subadvisory arrangements generally.
The Board noted that while it found the data provided by the independent third-party generally useful it recognized its limitations, including in particular that the data may vary depending on the end date selected and that the results of the performance comparisons may vary depending on the selection of the peer group. The Board noted that the fund outperformed the benchmark index for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023.The Board also noted that the fund outperformed the peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s performance including the favorable performance relative to the benchmark index and relative to its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods. The Board concluded that the fund’s performance has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of comparable funds and the fund’s benchmark index.
Fees and expenses. The Board reviewed comparative information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, including, among other data, the fund’s contractual and net management fees (and subadvisory fees, to the extent available) and total expenses as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory and subadvisory services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor. The Board considered the fund’s ranking within a smaller group of peer funds chosen by the independent third-party provider, as well as the fund’s ranking within a broader group of funds. In comparing the fund’s contractual and net management fees to those of comparable funds, the Board noted that such fees include both advisory and administrative costs. The Board noted that net management fees are lower than the peer group median and net total expenses are equal to the peer group median.
The Board took into account management’s discussion with respect to the overall management fee and the fees of the Subadvisor, including the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Advisor after payment of the subadvisory fees, in each case in light of the services rendered for those amounts and the risk undertaken by the Advisor. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays the subadvisory fee, and that such fees are negotiated at arm’s length with respect to the Subadvisor. In addition, the Board took into account that management had agreed to implement an overall fee waiver across the complex, including the fund, which is discussed further below. The Board also noted actions taken over the past several years to reduce the fund’s operating expenses. The Board also noted that, in addition, the Advisor is currently waiving fees and/or reimbursing expenses with respect to the fund and that the fund has breakpoints in its contractual management fee schedule that reduces management fees as assets increase. The Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor concerning the investment advisory fee charged
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by the Advisor or one of its advisory affiliates to other clients (including other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex) having similar investment mandates, if any. The Board considered any differences between the Advisor’s and Subadvisor’s services to the fund and the services they provide to other comparable clients or funds. The Board concluded that the advisory fee paid with respect to the fund is reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the fund under the Advisory Agreement.
Profitability/indirect benefits. In considering the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the Advisor’s relationship with the Trust, the Board:
(a) reviewed financial information of the Advisor;
(b) reviewed and considered information presented by the Advisor regarding the net profitability to the Advisor and its affiliates with respect to the fund;
(c) received and reviewed profitability information with respect to the John Hancock Fund Complex as a whole and with respect to the fund;
(d) received information with respect to the Advisor’s allocation methodologies used in preparing the profitability data and considered that the Advisor hired an independent third-party consultant to provide an analysis of the Advisor’s allocation methodologies;
(e) considered that the John Hancock insurance companies that are affiliates of the Advisor, as shareholders of the Trust directly or through their separate accounts, receive certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by certain funds of the Trust and noted that these tax benefits, which are not available to participants in qualified retirement plans under applicable income tax law, are reflected in the profitability information reviewed by the Board;
(f) considered that the Advisor also provides administrative services to the fund on a cost basis pursuant to an administrative services agreement;
(g) noted that affiliates of the Advisor provide transfer agency services and distribution services to the fund, and that the fund’s distributor also receives Rule 12b-1 payments to support distribution of the fund;
(h) noted that the Advisor also derives reputational and other indirect benefits from providing advisory services to the fund;
(i) noted that the subadvisory fee for the fund is paid by the Advisor and is negotiated at arm’s length;
(j) considered the Advisor’s ongoing costs and expenditures necessary to improve services, meet new regulatory and compliance requirements, and adapt to other challenges impacting the fund industry; and
(k) considered that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits in exchange for the level of services it provides to the fund and the risks that it assumes as Advisor, including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the level of profitability, if any, of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the fund was reasonable and not excessive.
Economies of scale. In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders, the Board:
(a) considered that the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for certain funds of the John Hancock Fund Complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios) or otherwise reimburse the expenses of the participating portfolios (the reimbursement).  This waiver is
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  based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios.  The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund;
(b) reviewed the fund’s advisory fee structure and concluded that: (i) the fund’s fee structure contains breakpoints at the subadvisory fee level and that such breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund; and (ii) although economies of scale cannot be measured with precision, these arrangements permit shareholders of the fund to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s advisory fee structure; and
(c) the Board also considered the effect of the fund’s growth in size on its performance and fees. The Board also noted that if the fund’s assets increase over time, the fund may realize other economies of scale
Approval of Subadvisory Agreement
In making its determination with respect to approval of the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board reviewed:
(1) information relating to the Subadvisor’s business, including current subadvisory services to the Trust (and other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex);
(2) the historical and current performance of the fund and comparative performance information relating to an applicable benchmark index and comparable funds; and
(3) the subadvisory fee for the fund, including any breakpoints, and to the extent available, comparable fee information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data; and
information relating to the nature and scope of any material relationships and their significant to the Trust’s Advisor and Subadvisor.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. With respect to the services provided by the Subadvisor, the Board received information provided to the Board by the Subadvisor, including the Subadvisor’s Form ADV, as well as took into account information presented throughout the past year. The Board considered the Subadvisor’s current level of staffing and its overall resources, as well as received information relating to the Subadvisor’s compensation program. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s history and investment experience, as well as information regarding the qualifications, background, and responsibilities of the Subadvisor’s investment and compliance personnel who provide services to the fund. The Board also considered, among other things, the Subadvisor’s compliance program and any disciplinary history. The Board also considered the Subadvisor’s risk assessment and monitoring process. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s regulatory history, including whether it was involved in any regulatory actions or investigations as well as material litigation, and any settlements and amelioratory actions undertaken, as appropriate. The Board noted that the Advisor conducts regular, periodic reviews of the Subadvisor and its operations, including regarding investment processes and organizational and staffing matters. The Board also noted that the Trust’s CCO and his staff conduct regular, periodic compliance reviews with the Subadvisor and present reports to the Independent Trustees regarding the same, which includes evaluating the regulatory compliance systems of the Subadvisor and procedures reasonably designed to assure compliance with the federal securities laws. The Board also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor.
The Board considered the Subadvisor’s investment process and philosophy. The Board took into account that the Subadvisor’s responsibilities include the development and maintenance of an investment program for the fund that is consistent with the fund’s investment objective, the selection of investment securities and the placement of orders for the purchase and sale of such securities, as well as the implementation of compliance controls related to performance of these services. The Board also received information with respect to the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices, including with respect to best execution and soft dollars.
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Subadvisor compensation. In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the fund, the Board noted that the fees under the Subadvisory Agreement are paid by the Advisor and not the fund.
The Board also relied on the ability of the Advisor to negotiate the Subadvisory Agreement with the Subadvisor, which is not affiliated with the Advisor, and the fees thereunder at arm’s length. As a result, the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Subadvisor from its relationship with the Trust were not a material factor in the Board’s consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement.
The Board also received information regarding the nature and scope (including their significance to the Advisor and its affiliates and to the Subadvisor) of any material relationships with respect to the Subadvisor, which include arrangements in which the Subadvisor or its affiliates provide advisory, distribution, or management services in connection with financial products sponsored by the Advisor or its affiliates, and may include other registered investment companies, a 529 education savings plan, managed separate accounts and exempt group annuity contracts sold to qualified plans. The Board also received information and took into account any other potential conflicts of interest the Advisor might have in connection with the Subadvisory Agreement.
In addition, the Board considered other potential indirect benefits that the Subadvisor and its affiliates may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the fund, such as the opportunity to provide advisory services to additional funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex and reputational benefits.
Subadvisory fees. The Board considered that the fund pays an advisory fee to the Advisor and that, in turn, the Advisor pays a subadvisory fee to the Subadvisor. As noted above, the Board also considered the fund’s subadvisory fees as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund as included in the report prepared by the independent third-party provider of fund data, to the extent available. The Board noted that the limited size of the Lipper peer group was not sufficient for comparative purposes. The Board also took into account the subadvisory fees paid by the Advisor to the Subadvisor with respect to the fund and compared them to fees charged by the Subadvisor to manage other subadvised portfolios and portfolios not subject to regulation under the 1940 Act, as applicable.
Subadvisor performance. As noted above, the Board considered the fund’s performance as compared to the fund’s peer group median and the benchmark index and noted that the Board reviews information about the fund’s performance results at its regularly scheduled meetings. The Board noted the Advisor’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Advisor’s focus on the Subadvisor’s performance. The Board also noted the Subadvisor’s long-term performance record for similar accounts, as applicable.
The Board’s decision to approve the Subadvisory Agreement was based on a number of determinations, including the following:
(1) the Subadvisor has extensive experience and demonstrated skills as a manager;
(2) performance of the fund has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of comparable funds and the fund’s benchmark index;
(3) the subadvisory fee is reasonable in relation to the level and quality of services being provided under the Subadvisory Agreement; and
(4) noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Advisor not the fund and that the subadvisory fee breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund in order to permit shareholders to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows.
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Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that the Board deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for an additional one-year period.
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Emerging Markets Debt Fund
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August 31, 2024

John Hancock
Emerging Markets Debt Fund
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2 Fund’s investments
15 Financial statements
19 Financial highlights
25 Notes to financial statements
36 Report of independent registered public accounting firm
37 Tax information
38 Evaluation of advisory and subadvisory agreements by the Board of Trustees
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Fund’s investments
AS OF 8-31-24
  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Foreign government obligations 49.8%       $570,372,974
(Cost $610,405,624)          
Angola 0.7%         8,176,698
Republic of Angola          
Bond 8.750 04-14-32   5,500,000 4,983,990
Bond (A) 9.125 11-26-49   3,000,000 2,520,540
Bond 9.125 11-26-49   800,000 672,168
Argentina 2.0%         23,372,376
Provincia de Buenos Aires          
Bond (6.375% to 9-1-24, then 6.625% thereafter) (A) 6.375 09-01-37   10,493,718 4,709,056
Bond (6.375% to 9-1-24, then 6.625% thereafter) 6.375 09-01-37   2,945,100 1,321,614
Provincia de Rio Negro          
Bond (A) 6.875 03-10-28   2,188,543 1,718,006
Republic of Argentina          
Bond (4.125% to 7-9-27, then 4.750% to 7-9-28, then 5.000% thereafter) 4.125 07-09-35   35,207,840 15,623,700
Bahrain 2.6%         30,185,924
Kingdom of Bahrain          
Bond (A)(B) 5.250 01-25-33   6,000,000 5,555,874
Bond 5.250 01-25-33   1,800,000 1,666,674
Bond 6.750 09-20-29   4,400,000 4,551,571
Bond (A) 7.375 05-14-30   8,700,000 9,264,212
Bond 7.375 05-14-30   2,500,000 2,662,175
Bond (A) 7.750 04-18-35   4,650,000 4,983,428
Bond 7.750 04-18-35   1,400,000 1,501,990
Brazil 1.7%         19,647,177
Federative Republic of Brazil          
Note 10.000 01-01-27 BRL 113,000,000 19,647,177
Colombia 2.1%         24,226,229
Republic of Colombia          
Bond 3.125 04-15-31   10,070,000 8,217,488
Bond 5.000 06-15-45   8,900,000 6,449,801
Bond 5.200 05-15-49   3,900,000 2,855,491
Bond 7.500 02-02-34   6,500,000 6,703,449
Costa Rica 0.6%         6,704,167
Republic of Costa Rica          
Bond (A) 7.300 11-13-54   4,700,000 5,082,191
Bond 7.300 11-13-54   1,500,000 1,621,976
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Dominican Republic 3.1%         $35,286,715
Government of Dominican Republic          
Bond (A) 5.300 01-21-41   5,000,000 4,521,319
Bond 5.300 01-21-41   1,400,000 1,265,969
Bond (A) 5.875 01-30-60   5,350,000 4,917,131
Bond 5.875 01-30-60   3,500,000 3,216,815
Bond (A) 5.950 01-25-27   1,500,000 1,509,150
Bond 5.950 01-25-27   1,600,000 1,609,760
Bond 6.850 01-27-45   7,050,000 7,392,842
Bond 6.875 01-29-26   800,000 812,800
Bond (A) 6.875 01-29-26   2,650,000 2,692,400
Bond 10.750 06-01-36 DOP 418,700,000 7,348,529
Ecuador 1.2%         13,610,500
Republic of Ecuador          
Bond (5.000% to 7-31-26, then 5.500% to 7-31-27, then 6.000% to 7-31-28, then 6.500% to 7-31-29, then 6.900% thereafter) 5.000 07-31-40   13,500,000 6,790,500
Bond (5.500% to 7-31-25, then 6.900% thereafter) 5.500 07-31-35   12,400,000 6,820,000
Egypt 5.1%         58,819,729
Arab Republic of Egypt          
Bill (C) 29.366 03-18-25 EGP 1,364,000,000 24,332,523
Bond (A) 3.875 02-16-26   5,000,000 4,712,190
Bond (B) 3.875 02-16-26   1,400,000 1,319,413
Bond (A) 5.875 06-11-25   3,000,000 2,968,125
Bond 5.875 06-11-25   800,000 791,500
Bond (A) 7.500 01-31-27   3,700,000 3,615,640
Bond 7.500 01-31-27   900,000 879,480
Bond (A) 7.903 02-21-48   9,200,000 6,750,202
Bond 7.903 02-21-48   5,100,000 3,741,960
Bond 8.500 01-31-47   5,700,000 4,404,629
Bond (A) 8.875 05-29-50   6,000,000 4,749,660
Bond 8.875 05-29-50   700,000 554,407
El Salvador 0.6%         7,046,280
Republic of El Salvador          
Bond 6.375 01-18-27   1,741,000 1,624,560
Bond (B) 9.500 07-15-52   6,400,000 5,421,720
Ghana 0.8%         8,761,039
Republic of Ghana          
Bond 7.625 05-16-29   4,275,000 2,221,854
Bond (A) 7.875 02-11-35   1,200,000 630,116
Bond 7.875 02-11-35   400,000 210,092
Bond 8.125 01-18-26   4,050,000 2,119,280
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Ghana (continued)          
Bond 8.950 03-26-51   6,800,000 $3,579,697
Hungary 2.1%         23,412,366
Republic of Hungary          
Bond (A) 5.500 03-26-36   7,300,000 7,347,450
Bond (A) 6.125 05-22-28   2,800,000 2,903,404
Bond 6.125 05-22-28   800,000 829,600
Bond 6.250 09-22-32   11,530,000 12,331,912
India 1.0%         11,614,223
Republic of India          
Bond 7.180 08-14-33 INR 960,000,000 11,614,223
Iraq 0.4%         5,006,730
Republic of Iraq          
Bond 5.800 01-15-28   5,284,125 5,006,730
Ivory Coast 0.9%         10,389,447
Republic of Ivory Coast          
Bond (A) 4.875 01-30-32 EUR 8,350,000 7,995,565
Bond 4.875 01-30-32 EUR 2,500,000 2,393,882
Jordan 1.0%         11,161,348
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan          
Bond 7.500 01-13-29   11,000,000 11,161,348
Kenya 0.6%         6,535,234
Republic of Kenya          
Bond (A) 8.000 05-22-32   3,000,000 2,662,444
Bond 8.000 05-22-32   800,000 709,990
Bond (A) 8.250 02-28-48   3,100,000 2,451,170
Bond 8.250 02-28-48   900,000 711,630
Morocco 0.5%         6,106,349
Kingdom of Morocco          
Bond (A)(B) 4.000 12-15-50   6,500,000 4,725,110
Bond 4.000 12-15-50   1,900,000 1,381,239
Nigeria 2.2%         25,342,952
Federal Republic of Nigeria          
Bond 7.625 11-28-47   3,250,000 2,453,022
Bond (A) 7.696 02-23-38   2,600,000 2,086,071
Bond 7.696 02-23-38   800,000 641,868
Bond (A) 7.875 02-16-32   2,000,000 1,779,760
Bond 7.875 02-16-32   6,500,000 5,784,220
Bond (A) 8.375 03-24-29   5,500,000 5,328,400
Bond 8.375 03-24-29   1,600,000 1,550,080
Bond 9.248 01-21-49   6,400,000 5,719,531
Oman 0.8%         8,984,605
Sultanate of Oman          
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Oman (continued)          
Bond (A) 7.000 01-25-51   6,250,000 $6,975,625
Bond 7.000 01-25-51   1,800,000 2,008,980
Panama 2.0%         22,288,442
Republic of Panama          
Bond 2.252 09-29-32   9,500,000 7,124,115
Bond 6.700 01-26-36   3,950,000 4,019,061
Bond 6.853 03-28-54   3,700,000 3,620,740
Bond 6.875 01-31-36   7,350,000 7,524,526
Poland 0.7%         7,985,040
Republic of Poland          
Bond 4.875 10-04-33   3,920,000 3,970,960
Bond 5.500 04-04-53   3,920,000 4,014,080
Qatar 2.3%         26,524,080
State of Qatar          
Bond (A) 4.817 03-14-49   10,000,000 9,818,880
Bond 4.817 03-14-49   11,800,000 11,593,821
Bond (A) 5.103 04-23-48   4,250,000 4,344,672
Bond 5.103 04-23-48   750,000 766,707
Romania 2.1%         23,984,305
Government of Romania          
Bond 3.625 03-27-32   7,240,000 6,360,521
Bond 6.625 02-17-28   5,820,000 6,053,981
Bond 7.125 01-17-33   10,700,000 11,569,803
Saudi Arabia 3.8%         43,783,846
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia          
Bond (A) 2.250 02-02-33   7,760,000 6,421,276
Bond 2.250 02-02-33   1,900,000 1,572,250
Bond (A) 5.000 01-18-53   12,600,000 11,687,634
Bond 5.000 01-18-53   2,600,000 2,411,734
Bond (A) 5.250 01-16-50   18,650,000 18,263,013
Bond 5.250 01-16-50   3,500,000 3,427,939
Senegal 0.2%         2,689,250
Republic of Senegal          
Bond (A)(B) 6.250 05-23-33   1,600,000 1,388,000
Bond 6.250 05-23-33   1,500,000 1,301,250
South Africa 1.8%         20,200,887
Republic of South Africa          
Bond 4.300 10-12-28   4,300,000 4,091,665
Bond 5.875 04-20-32   9,800,000 9,543,142
Bond 7.300 04-20-52   6,800,000 6,566,080
Sri Lanka 0.5%         5,058,785
Republic of Sri Lanka          
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Sri Lanka (continued)          
Bond 6.750 04-18-28   9,500,000 $5,058,785
Turkey 5.2%         59,267,828
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality          
Bond (A)(B) 6.375 12-09-25   8,150,000 8,055,295
Bond 6.375 12-09-25   2,400,000 2,372,087
Bond (A) 10.500 12-06-28   4,750,000 5,181,941
Bond 10.500 12-06-28   1,400,000 1,527,372
Republic of Turkey          
Bond 4.250 04-14-26   3,200,000 3,140,851
Bond 5.875 06-26-31   12,900,000 12,239,391
Bond 5.950 01-15-31   6,400,000 6,120,320
Bond 6.000 01-14-41   24,050,000 20,630,571
Ukraine 1.0%         11,450,423
Republic of Ukraine          
Bond (0.000% to 2-1-27, then 3.000% thereafter) (A) 0.000 02-01-30   766,241 326,802
Bond (0.000% to 2-1-27, then 3.000% to 8-1-33, then 7.750% thereafter) (A) 0.000 02-01-34   2,863,326 869,735
Bond (0.000% to 2-1-27, then 3.000% to 8-1-33, then 7.750% thereafter) (A) 0.000 02-01-35   2,419,709 1,016,278
Bond (0.000% to 2-1-27, then 3.000% to 8-1-33, then 7.750% thereafter) (A) 0.000 02-01-36   2,016,426 846,899
Bond (1.750% to 8-1-25, then 4.500% to 2-1-27, then 6.000% to 8-1-33, then 7.750% thereafter) (A) 1.750 02-01-34   2,104,097 923,699
Bond (1.750% to 8-1-25, then 4.500% to 2-1-27, then 6.000% to 8-1-33, then 7.750% thereafter) (A) 1.750 02-01-35   4,909,561 2,106,201
Bond (1.750% to 8-1-25, then 4.500% to 2-1-27, then 6.000% to 8-1-33, then 7.750% thereafter) (A) 1.750 02-01-36   7,013,659 2,945,809
GDP-Linked Bond (D)* 7.750 05-31-40   3,500,000 2,415,000
Venezuela 0.2%         2,750,000
Republic of Venezuela          
Bond (E) 7.650 04-21-25   20,000,000 2,750,000
Corporate bonds 47.3%         $540,867,467
(Cost $577,478,918)          
Bermuda 0.1%         1,090,060
Investment Energy Resources, Ltd. (B) 6.250 04-26-29   1,100,000 1,090,060
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Brazil 2.2%         $25,013,093
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA (A) 4.875 01-22-30   6,900,000 6,371,858
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA 4.875 01-22-30   2,000,000 1,842,545
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA (A) 5.500 01-14-32   3,000,000 2,756,218
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA 5.500 01-14-32   800,000 734,794
MC Brazil Downstream Trading SARL (A) 7.250 06-30-31   5,614,768 5,056,152
MC Brazil Downstream Trading SARL (B) 7.250 06-30-31   1,403,692 1,264,038
Odebrecht Holdco Finance, Ltd. (A)(C) 19.724 09-10-58   1,671,394 3,343
Odebrecht Holdco Finance, Ltd. (C) 19.724 09-10-58   1,396,835 2,794
OEC Finance, Ltd. (1.838% Cash and 5.119% PIK) (E) 6.957 12-27-33   1,426,287 46,354
OEC Finance, Ltd. (7.500% Cash or 10.500% PIK) (A)(E)(F) 7.500 09-30-24   1,912,777 66,182
Petrobras Global Finance BV 6.850 06-05-15   7,276,000 6,868,815
Canada 0.3%         3,747,900
St. Marys Cement, Inc. (A) 5.750 04-02-34   3,700,000 3,747,900
Chile 2.6%         29,972,968
Antofagasta PLC (A) 6.250 05-02-34   4,900,000 5,231,710
Colbun SA 3.950 10-11-27   5,200,000 5,047,770
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile 4.500 08-01-47   7,200,000 6,014,274
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile (A) 5.125 02-02-33   4,800,000 4,728,459
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile 5.125 02-02-33   5,500,000 5,418,022
Empresa Nacional del Petroleo (A) 5.950 07-30-34   3,400,000 3,532,733
China 0.7%         7,365,544
State Grid Overseas Investment 2014, Ltd. 4.850 05-07-44   7,235,000 7,365,544
Colombia 1.0%         11,643,577
Ecopetrol SA 5.875 05-28-45   12,000,000 8,920,452
Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP (A) 4.250 07-18-29   2,300,000 2,087,736
Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP 4.250 07-18-29   700,000 635,389
Costa Rica 1.0%         11,771,346
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad 6.375 05-15-43   13,080,000 11,771,346
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Dominican Republic 0.2%         $2,448,500
Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI SA (A) 7.000 06-30-34   2,360,000 2,448,500
Guatemala 0.9%         10,435,306
CT Trust (A) 5.125 02-03-32   5,600,000 5,033,712
CT Trust 5.125 02-03-32   1,600,000 1,437,739
Investment Energy Resources, Ltd. (A) 6.250 04-26-29   4,000,000 3,963,855
Hong Kong 0.5%         5,630,659
Sinochem Overseas Capital Company, Ltd. 6.300 11-12-40   5,100,000 5,630,659
India 2.7%         31,160,292
Adani Green Energy UP, Ltd. (A) 6.700 03-12-42   7,500,000 7,225,817
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Ltd. (A) 3.100 02-02-31   4,500,000 3,786,675
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Ltd. 3.100 02-02-31   500,000 420,645
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Ltd. (A) 4.200 08-04-27   4,100,000 3,926,403
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Ltd. (A) 4.375 07-03-29   3,500,000 3,259,225
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Ltd. 4.375 07-03-29   300,000 279,362
IRB Infrastructure Developers, Ltd. (A) 7.110 03-11-32   5,100,000 5,246,625
JSW Hydro Energy, Ltd. 4.125 05-18-31   3,344,000 3,026,210
Shriram Finance, Ltd. (A) 6.625 04-22-27   3,950,000 3,989,330
Indonesia 6.8%         77,629,108
Freeport Indonesia PT (B) 6.200 04-14-52   10,900,000 11,332,632
Indika Energy Tbk PT (A) 8.750 05-07-29   5,800,000 5,903,196
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT 5.450 05-15-30   6,900,000 6,960,589
Pertamina Persero PT (A) 4.700 07-30-49   7,000,000 6,212,500
Pertamina Persero PT 4.700 07-30-49   1,500,000 1,331,250
Pertamina Persero PT 6.000 05-03-42   13,300,000 13,865,250
Pertamina Persero PT (A) 6.000 05-03-42   14,300,000 14,907,749
Pertamina Persero PT (A) 6.450 05-30-44   8,500,000 9,286,250
Pertamina Persero PT 6.450 05-30-44   1,900,000 2,075,750
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara 4.875 07-17-49   6,700,000 5,753,942
Luxembourg 3.2%         36,454,235
Ambipar Lux Sarl (A) 9.875 02-06-31   10,300,000 10,308,477
FORESEA Holding SA (A) 7.500 06-15-30   164,787 155,939
Greensaif Pipelines Bidco Sarl (A) 6.103 08-23-42   11,375,000 11,669,169
Raizen Fuels Finance SA (A) 6.950 03-05-54   3,000,000 3,204,036
Rede D’or Finance Sarl 4.500 01-22-30   1,200,000 1,129,208
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Luxembourg (continued)          
Rede D’Or Finance Sarl (A) 4.500 01-22-30   4,265,000 $4,013,395
Simpar Europe SA (A)(B) 5.200 01-26-31   5,220,000 4,463,799
Simpar Europe SA 5.200 01-26-31   1,766,000 1,510,212
Mauritius 0.6%         7,064,716
Diamond II, Ltd. 7.950 07-28-26   3,100,000 3,135,560
MTN Mauritius Investments, Ltd. 6.500 10-13-26   3,900,000 3,929,156
Mexico 7.3%         83,903,521
Banco Mercantil del Norte SA (7.500% to 6-27-29, then 10 Year CMT + 5.470%) (A)(F) 7.500 06-27-29   2,200,000 2,215,728
Banco Mercantil del Norte SA (7.500% to 6-27-29, then 10 Year CMT + 5.470%) (F) 7.500 06-27-29   1,630,000 1,641,656
Braskem Idesa SAPI (A) 6.990 02-20-32   3,490,000 2,713,380
Braskem Idesa SAPI (B) 6.990 02-20-32   5,200,000 4,042,858
Cemex SAB de CV (A) 3.875 07-11-31   3,000,000 2,729,837
Cemex SAB de CV (B) 3.875 07-11-31   2,200,000 2,001,993
Credito Real SAB de CV (E)(F) 9.125 11-29-27   3,500,000 1,750
Credito Real SAB de CV (A)(E) 9.500 02-07-26   11,760,000 1,225,980
Metalsa Sapi de CV (B) 3.750 05-04-31   12,300,000 10,305,787
Mexico City Airport Trust (A) 5.500 10-31-46   7,100,000 6,081,171
Mexico City Airport Trust (B) 5.500 10-31-46   2,000,000 1,712,964
Mexico City Airport Trust (A) 5.500 07-31-47   6,900,000 5,909,689
Mexico City Airport Trust 5.500 07-31-47   7,200,000 6,166,632
Petroleos Mexicanos 6.625 06-15-35   14,080,000 11,087,327
Petroleos Mexicanos 7.690 01-23-50   17,240,000 12,826,634
Petroleos Mexicanos (B) 10.000 02-07-33   2,951,000 3,031,548
Trust Fibra Uno (A) 6.950 01-30-44   6,600,000 6,061,674
Trust Fibra Uno 6.950 01-30-44   1,670,000 1,534,252
Trust Fibra Uno (A) 7.375 02-13-34   2,550,000 2,612,661
Morocco 0.8%         9,512,445
OCP SA 3.750 06-23-31   5,000,000 4,468,445
OCP SA 6.875 04-25-44   5,000,000 5,044,000
Netherlands 3.0%         33,960,840
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV (A) 4.500 01-10-28   8,150,000 7,608,569
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV 4.500 01-10-28   3,000,000 2,800,700
Coruripe Netherlands BV 10.000 02-10-27   5,350,000 5,068,239
Metinvest BV 7.750 10-17-29   8,300,000 5,460,819
Prosus NV (A) 4.027 08-03-50   8,870,000 6,177,431
Prosus NV 4.027 08-03-50   2,600,000 1,814,322
Yinson Boronia Production BV (A) 8.947 07-31-42   4,800,000 5,030,760
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Oman 0.6%         $7,319,033
EDO Sukuk, Ltd. (A) 5.662 07-03-31   7,202,000 7,319,033
Panama 0.3%         3,886,892
AES Panama Generation Holdings SRL (A) 4.375 05-31-30   3,377,959 3,023,138
AES Panama Generation Holdings SRL 4.375 05-31-30   965,131 863,754
Paraguay 0.3%         3,161,445
Telefonica Celular del Paraguay SA (A) 5.875 04-15-27   2,500,000 2,469,879
Telefonica Celular del Paraguay SA 5.875 04-15-27   700,000 691,566
Peru 4.7%         53,865,036
Atlantica Transmision Sur SA (A) 6.875 04-30-43   5,715,000 6,045,281
Atlantica Transmision Sur SA 6.875 04-30-43   941,832 996,262
Banco BBVA Peru SA (6.200% to 6-7-29, then 5 Year CMT + 2.002%) (A)(B) 6.200 06-07-34   6,900,000 7,130,812
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA (A) 5.500 07-23-26   4,000,000 3,931,908
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA 5.500 07-23-26   1,100,000 1,081,735
Consorcio Transmantaro SA (A) 5.200 04-11-38   5,000,000 4,868,131
Consorcio Transmantaro SA 5.200 04-11-38   1,500,000 1,460,749
InRetail Consumer (A)(B) 3.250 03-22-28   6,000,000 5,594,815
InRetail Consumer 3.250 03-22-28   1,800,000 1,678,471
Petroleos del Peru SA 4.750 06-19-32   7,500,000 5,637,653
Petroleos del Peru SA (A) 5.625 06-19-47   9,180,000 5,824,405
Petroleos del Peru SA 5.625 06-19-47   7,100,000 4,504,714
Volcan Cia Minera SAA (A) 4.375 02-11-26   6,000,000 5,110,100
Saudi Arabia 0.5%         5,142,500
Gaci First Investment Company 5.375 01-29-54   5,500,000 5,142,500
Singapore 1.4%         16,395,519
LLPL Capital Pte, Ltd. (A) 6.875 02-04-39   5,410,732 5,572,978
LLPL Capital Pte, Ltd. 6.875 02-04-39   1,285,030 1,323,563
Medco Bell Pte, Ltd. (A) 6.375 01-30-27   5,522,000 5,497,262
Medco Bell Pte, Ltd. 6.375 01-30-27   1,600,000 1,592,832
Medco Oak Tree Pte, Ltd. (A) 7.375 05-14-26   2,381,000 2,408,884
South Africa 0.6%         6,545,713
Eskom Holdings SOC, Ltd. 8.450 08-10-28   6,300,000 6,545,713
Supranational 0.9%         10,526,740
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development 5.000 01-27-25 BRL 60,700,000 10,526,740
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Thailand 0.4%         $4,043,823
Thaioil Treasury Center Company, Ltd. (A) 3.750 06-18-50   2,000,000 1,446,243
Thaioil Treasury Center Company, Ltd. 3.750 06-18-50   600,000 433,873
Thaioil Treasury Center Company, Ltd. (A) 5.375 11-20-48   1,800,000 1,693,336
Thaioil Treasury Center Company, Ltd. 5.375 11-20-48   500,000 470,371
Togo 0.5%         5,337,365
Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement (A)(B) 5.000 07-27-27   4,200,000 4,075,806
Banque Ouest Africaine de Developpement 5.000 07-27-27   1,300,000 1,261,559
Turkey 0.2%         2,522,837
Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi AS (A) 7.875 07-08-31   2,443,000 2,522,837
United Kingdom 1.4%         15,945,860
IHS Holding, Ltd. (A)(B) 6.250 11-29-28   5,800,000 5,307,232
IHS Holding, Ltd. 6.250 11-29-28   1,700,000 1,555,568
MARB BondCo PLC (A) 3.950 01-29-31   8,000,000 6,791,073
MARB BondCo PLC 3.950 01-29-31   2,700,000 2,291,987
United States 1.3%         14,517,912
Kosmos Energy, Ltd. (A)(B) 7.750 05-01-27   3,200,000 3,164,281
Kosmos Energy, Ltd. 7.750 05-01-27   900,000 889,621
Sasol Financing USA LLC 5.500 03-18-31   11,900,000 10,464,010
Venezuela 0.3%         2,852,682
Petroleos de Venezuela SA (E) 6.000 11-15-26   28,450,000 2,852,682
    
        Shares Value
Common stocks 0.1%         $714,280
(Cost $6,135,046)          
Canada 0.0%         353,807
Frontera Energy Corp. (D)   62,290 353,807
Luxembourg 0.1%         360,473
FORESEA Holding SA, Class B (A)(D)   1,602 36,045
FORESEA Holding SA, Class C (A)(D)   14,419 324,428
    
        Par value^ Value
Escrow certificates 0.0%       $345,000
(Cost $11,439,501)          
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV (D)   11,500,000 345,000
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV (D)(G)   11,500,000 0
    
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  Yield* (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Short-term investments 4.2%       $48,501,150
(Cost $48,495,058)          
U.S. Government Agency 1.2%       13,992,051
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Note 5.160 09-03-24   14,000,000 13,992,051
    
    Yield (%)   Shares Value
Short-term funds 3.0%         34,509,099
John Hancock Collateral Trust (H) 5.2747(I)   3,458,449 34,509,099
    
Total investments (Cost $1,253,954,147) 101.4%     $1,160,800,871
Other assets and liabilities, net (1.4%)     (16,100,922)
Total net assets 100.0%         $1,144,699,949
    
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the fund.
^All par values are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Currency Abbreviations
BRL Brazilian Real
DOP Dominican Republic Peso
EGP Egyptian Pound
EUR Euro
INR Indian Rupee
    
Security Abbreviations and Legend
CMT Constant Maturity Treasury
PIK Pay-in-Kind Security - Represents a payment-in-kind which may pay interest in additional par and/or cash. Rates shown are the current rate and most recent payment rate.
(A) This security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration. Rule 144A securities amounted to $470,462,103 or 41.1% of the fund’s net assets as of 8-31-24.
(B) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 8-31-24.
(C) Zero coupon bonds are issued at a discount from their principal amount in lieu of paying interest periodically. Rate shown is the effective yield at period end.
(D) Non-income producing security.
(E) Non-income producing - Issuer is in default.
(F) Perpetual bonds have no stated maturity date. Date shown as maturity date is next call date.
(G) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements.
(H) Investment is an affiliate of the fund, the advisor and/or subadvisor. This security represents the investment of cash collateral received for securities lending.
(I) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 8-31-24.
* Yield represents either the annualized yield at the date of purchase, the stated coupon rate or, for floating rate securities, the rate at period end.
The fund had the following sector composition as a percentage of net assets on 8-31-24:
Foreign government obligations 49.8%
Energy 15.0%
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Materials 8.6%
Utilities 6.3%
Financials 5.5%
Industrials 4.7%
Communication services 2.8%
Consumer staples 2.1%
Consumer discretionary 1.6%
Health care 0.5%
Information technology 0.3%
Short-term investments and other 2.8%
TOTAL 100.0%
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DERIVATIVES
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
MXN 210,177,642 USD 11,616,425 MSCS 9/18/2024 $(969,272)
MXN 210,177,642 USD 11,356,427 SSB 9/18/2024 (709,275)
TRY 497,517,220 USD 12,200,000 CITI 2/19/2025 (114,810)
TRY 1,170,400,000 USD 28,556,092 GSI 2/19/2025 (125,907)
USD 60,694,716 CNY 440,571,975 SSB 9/19/2024 (1,599,988)
USD 9,702,525 EUR 8,940,000 BMO 9/18/2024 (186,532)
USD 11,722,424 MXN 210,177,642 JPM 9/18/2024 $1,075,271
USD 11,527,633 MXN 210,177,642 SSB 9/18/2024 880,480
            $1,955,751 $(3,705,784)
    
Derivatives Currency Abbreviations
CNY Chinese Yuan Renminbi
EUR Euro
MXN Mexican Peso
TRY Turkish Lira
USD U.S. Dollar
    
Derivatives Abbreviations
BMO Bank of Montreal
CITI Citibank, N.A.
GSI Goldman Sachs International
JPM JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
MSCS Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
OTC Over-the-counter
SSB State Street Bank and Trust Company
At 8-31-24, the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,257,589,606. Net unrealized depreciation aggregated to $98,538,768, of which $14,992,576 related to gross unrealized appreciation and $113,531,344 related to gross unrealized depreciation.
See Notes to financial statements regarding investment transactions and other derivatives information.
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Financial statements
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24

Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at value (Cost $1,219,455,076) including $33,850,170 of securities loaned $1,126,291,772
Affiliated investments, at value (Cost $34,499,071) 34,509,099
Total investments, at value (Cost $1,253,954,147) 1,160,800,871
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 1,955,751
Cash 1,062,451
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $30) 31
Collateral segregated at custodian for OTC derivative contracts 2,510,000
Dividends and interest receivable 14,982,395
Receivable for fund shares sold 791,351
Receivable for investments sold 1,107,552
Receivable for securities lending income 30,122
Other assets 76,579
Total assets 1,183,317,103
Liabilities  
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 3,705,784
Distributions payable 106,706
Payable for fund shares repurchased 29,177
Payable upon return of securities loaned 34,547,110
Payable to affiliates  
Accounting and legal services fees 36,724
Transfer agent fees 2,763
Trustees’ fees 1,076
Other liabilities and accrued expenses 187,814
Total liabilities 38,617,154
Net assets $1,144,699,949
Net assets consist of  
Paid-in capital $1,355,521,335
Total distributable earnings (loss) (210,821,386)
Net assets $1,144,699,949
 
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24  (continued)

Net asset value per share  
Based on net asset value and shares outstanding - the fund has an unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value  
Class A ($1,823,462 ÷ 232,513 shares)1 $7.84
Class C ($219,747 ÷ 28,105 shares)1 $7.82
Class I ($27,975,937 ÷ 3,569,918 shares) $7.84
Class R2 ($39,803 ÷ 5,087 shares) $7.82
Class R6 ($2,508,780 ÷ 320,373 shares) $7.83
Class NAV ($1,112,132,220 ÷ 142,119,498 shares) $7.83
Maximum offering price per share  
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 96%)2 $8.17
    
1 Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $100,000. On sales of $100,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended 8-31-24

Investment income  
Interest $74,723,722
Dividends 23,262
Securities lending 320,153
Less foreign taxes withheld (73,679)
Total investment income 74,993,458
Expenses  
Investment management fees 7,266,208
Distribution and service fees 8,074
Accounting and legal services fees 205,459
Transfer agent fees 32,125
Trustees’ fees 22,801
Custodian fees 259,377
State registration fees 93,238
Printing and postage 22,201
Professional fees 142,339
Other 59,189
Total expenses 8,111,011
Less expense reductions (81,480)
Net expenses 8,029,531
Net investment income 66,963,927
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) on  
Unaffiliated investments and foreign currency transactions (38,514,672)
Affiliated investments (8,492)
Futures contracts 2,158,914
Forward foreign currency contracts 3,901,844
  (32,462,406)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of  
Unaffiliated investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 107,912,050
Affiliated investments 8,892
Futures contracts (651,610)
Forward foreign currency contracts (1,750,033)
  105,519,299
Net realized and unrealized gain 73,056,893
Increase in net assets from operations $140,020,820
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  

  Year ended
8-31-24
Year ended
8-31-23
Increase (decrease) in net assets    
From operations    
Net investment income $66,963,927 $53,412,561
Net realized loss (32,462,406) (29,632,802)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 105,519,299 35,738,685
Increase in net assets resulting from operations 140,020,820 59,518,444
Distributions to shareholders    
From earnings    
Class A (109,753) (99,714)
Class C (10,965) (14,111)
Class I (1,542,485) (1,325,101)
Class R2 (2,263) (2,120)
Class R6 (131,662) (111,660)
Class NAV (63,061,116) (53,191,981)
Total distributions (64,858,244) (54,744,687)
From fund share transactions 153,011,872 (22,170,353)
Total increase (decrease) 228,174,448 (17,396,596)
Net assets    
Beginning of year 916,525,501 933,922,097
End of year $1,144,699,949 $916,525,501
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Financial highlights
CLASS A SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.28 $7.24 $9.45 $9.21 $9.33
Net investment income1 0.44 0.38 0.41 0.37 0.41
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.55 0.06 (2.22) 0.23 (0.11)
Total from investment operations 0.99 0.44 (1.81) 0.60 0.30
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.43) (0.40) (0.40) (0.36) (0.36)
From tax return of capital (0.06)
Total distributions (0.43) (0.40) (0.40) (0.36) (0.42)
Net asset value, end of period $7.84 $7.28 $7.24 $9.45 $9.21
Total return (%)2,3 14.09 6.37 (19.55) 6.61 3.36
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $2 $2 $2 $2 $3
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.19 1.20 1.18 1.17 1.20
Expenses including reductions 1.18 1.19 1.17 1.17 1.19
Net investment income 5.82 5.27 4.87 4.01 4.54
Portfolio turnover (%) 38 22 9 18 24
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
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CLASS C SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.27 $7.24 $9.44 $9.20 $9.32
Net investment income1 0.39 0.34 0.35 0.31 0.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.54 0.05 (2.21) 0.22 (0.12)
Total from investment operations 0.93 0.39 (1.86) 0.53 0.23
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.38) (0.36) (0.34) (0.29) (0.30)
From tax return of capital (0.05)
Total distributions (0.38) (0.36) (0.34) (0.29) (0.35)
Net asset value, end of period $7.82 $7.27 $7.24 $9.44 $9.20
Total return (%)2,3 13.19 5.50 (20.04) 5.87 2.65
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $—4 $—4 $—4 $—4 $1
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.89 1.90 1.88 1.87 1.90
Expenses including reductions 1.89 1.89 1.87 1.87 1.89
Net investment income 5.31 4.78 4.17 3.32 3.85
Portfolio turnover (%) 38 22 9 18 24
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Less than $500,000.
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CLASS I SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.28 $7.25 $9.46 $9.22 $9.34
Net investment income1 0.47 0.41 0.43 0.41 0.44
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.54 0.05 (2.22) 0.21 (0.12)
Total from investment operations 1.01 0.46 (1.79) 0.62 0.32
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.45) (0.43) (0.42) (0.38) (0.38)
From tax return of capital (0.06)
Total distributions (0.45) (0.43) (0.42) (0.38) (0.44)
Net asset value, end of period $7.84 $7.28 $7.25 $9.46 $9.22
Total return (%)2 14.28 6.53 (19.30) 6.91 3.67
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $28 $31 $19 $18 $14
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.89 0.90 0.88 0.87 0.90
Expenses including reductions 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.87 0.89
Net investment income 6.28 5.73 5.21 4.36 4.83
Portfolio turnover (%) 38 22 9 18 24
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
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CLASS R2 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.27 $7.24 $9.45 $9.21 $9.32
Net investment income1 0.46 0.41 0.42 0.38 0.42
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.53 0.04 (2.22) 0.22 (0.11)
Total from investment operations 0.99 0.45 (1.80) 0.60 0.31
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.44) (0.42) (0.41) (0.36) (0.36)
From tax return of capital (0.06)
Total distributions (0.44) (0.42) (0.41) (0.36) (0.42)
Net asset value, end of period $7.82 $7.27 $7.24 $9.45 $9.21
Total return (%)2 14.16 6.40 (19.32) 6.52 3.49
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $—3 $—3 $—3 $—3 $—3
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.03 1.05 1.02 1.15 1.18
Expenses including reductions 1.02 1.04 1.01 1.15 1.17
Net investment income 6.18 5.66 5.06 4.04 4.60
Portfolio turnover (%) 38 22 9 18 24
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Less than $500,000.
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CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.28 $7.25 $9.44 $9.21 $9.33
Net investment income1 0.48 0.42 0.44 0.41 0.45
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.53 0.04 (2.20) 0.21 (0.12)
Total from investment operations 1.01 0.46 (1.76) 0.62 0.33
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.46) (0.43) (0.43) (0.39) (0.39)
From tax return of capital (0.06)
Total distributions (0.46) (0.43) (0.43) (0.39) (0.45)
Net asset value, end of period $7.83 $7.28 $7.25 $9.44 $9.21
Total return (%)2 14.42 6.66 (19.04) 6.92 3.79
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $3 $2 $2 $3 $4
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.78 0.79 0.77 0.77 0.78
Expenses including reductions 0.77 0.79 0.76 0.76 0.78
Net investment income 6.45 5.91 5.28 4.44 4.96
Portfolio turnover (%) 38 22 9 18 24
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
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CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.27 $7.24 $9.44 $9.21 $9.33
Net investment income1 0.48 0.42 0.44 0.42 0.45
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.54 0.05 (2.21) 0.20 (0.11)
Total from investment operations 1.02 0.47 (1.77) 0.62 0.34
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.46) (0.44) (0.43) (0.39) (0.40)
From tax return of capital (0.06)
Total distributions (0.46) (0.44) (0.43) (0.39) (0.46)
Net asset value, end of period $7.83 $7.27 $7.24 $9.44 $9.21
Total return (%)2 14.44 6.68 (19.14) 6.93 3.80
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1,112 $882 $911 $1,175 $1,014
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.78 0.79 0.76 0.76 0.77
Expenses including reductions 0.77 0.78 0.75 0.75 0.76
Net investment income 6.45 5.91 5.31 4.49 4.97
Portfolio turnover (%) 38 22 9 18 24
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
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Notes to financial statements
Note 1Organization
John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the fund is to seek total return with an emphasis on current income as well as capital appreciation.
The fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently outstanding are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R2 shares are available only to certain retirement and 529 plans. Class R6 shares are only available to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class NAV shares are offered to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds, retirement plans for employees of John Hancock and/or Manulife Financial Corporation, and certain 529 plans. Class C shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase (certain exclusions may apply). Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees for each class may differ.
Note 2Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant. The fund qualifies as an investment company under Topic 946 of Accounting Standards Codification of US GAAP.
Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. In case of emergency or other disruption resulting in the NYSE not opening for trading or the NYSE closing at a time other than the regularly scheduled close, the net asset value (NAV) may be determined as of the regularly scheduled close of the NYSE pursuant to the Valuation Policies and Procedures of the Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management LLC.
In order to value the securities, the fund uses the following valuation techniques: Debt obligations are typically valued based on evaluated prices provided by an independent pricing vendor. Independent pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing, which takes into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data, as well as broker supplied prices. Equity securities, including exchange-traded or closed-end funds, are typically valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or principal market where the security trades. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the securities are valued using the last available bid price. Investments by the fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Trust (JHCT), are valued at their respective NAVs each business day. Futures contracts whose settlement prices are determined as of the close of the NYSE are typically valued based on the settlement price while other futures contracts are typically valued at the last traded price on the exchange on which they trade.  Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward rates which are based on foreign currency exchange spot rates and forward points supplied by an independent pricing vendor.  Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing vendor.
In certain instances, the Pricing Committee of the Advisor may determine to value equity securities using prices obtained from another exchange or market if trading on the exchange or market on which prices are typically obtained did not open for trading as scheduled, or if trading closed earlier than scheduled, and trading occurred as normal on another exchange or market.
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Other portfolio securities and assets, for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The frequency with which these fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and fair value of securities may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. Trading in foreign securities may be completed before the scheduled daily close of trading on the NYSE. Significant events at the issuer or market level may affect the values of securities between the time when the valuation of the securities is generally determined and the close of the NYSE. If a significant event occurs, these securities may be fair valued, as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Advisor uses fair value adjustment factors provided by an independent pricing vendor to value certain foreign securities in order to adjust for events that may occur between the close of foreign exchanges or markets and the close of the NYSE.
The fund uses a three tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including registered investment companies. Level 2 includes securities valued using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Advisor’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events or trends, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Changes in valuation techniques and related inputs may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the fund’s investments as of August 31, 2024, by major security category or type:
  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Investments in securities:        
Assets        
Foreign government obligations $570,372,974 $570,372,974
Corporate bonds 540,867,467 540,867,467
Common stocks 714,280 $353,807 360,473
Escrow certificates 345,000 345,000
Short-term investments 48,501,150 34,509,099 13,992,051
Total investments in securities $1,160,800,871 $34,862,906 $1,125,937,965
Derivatives:        
Assets        
Forward foreign currency contracts $1,955,751 $1,955,751
Liabilities        
Forward foreign currency contracts (3,705,784) (3,705,784)
Level 3 includes securities valued at $0. Refer to Fund’s investments.
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Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily NAV calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts on debt securities. Debt obligations may be placed in a non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Dividend income is recorded on ex-date, except for dividends of certain foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income, net of withholding taxes, is recorded when the fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. The fund receives collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The fund may invest its cash collateral in JHCT, an affiliate of the fund, which has a floating NAV and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment company. JHCT is a prime money market fund and invests in short-term money market investments. The fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCT with respect to the cash collateral.
The fund has the right to recall loaned securities on demand. If a borrower fails to return loaned securities when due, then the lending agent is responsible and indemnifies the fund for the lent securities. The lending agent uses the collateral received from the borrower to purchase replacement securities of the same issue, type, class and series of the loaned securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of replacement securities, the lending agent is responsible for satisfying the shortfall but only to the extent that the shortfall is not due to any decrease in the value of JHCT.
Although the risk of loss on securities lent is mitigated by receiving collateral from the borrower and through lending agent indemnification, the fund could experience a delay in recovering securities or could experience a lower than expected return if the borrower fails to return the securities on a timely basis. During the existence of the loan, the fund will receive from the borrower amounts equivalent to any dividends, interest or other distributions on the loaned securities, as well as interest on such amounts. The fund receives compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Securities lending income received by the fund is net of fees retained by the securities lending agent. Net income received from JHCT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Obligations to repay collateral received by the fund are shown on the Statement of assets and liabilities as Payable upon return of securities loaned and are secured by the loaned securities. As of August 31, 2024, the fund loaned securities valued at $33,850,170 and received $34,547,110 of cash collateral.
Foreign investing. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Foreign investments are subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. These risks are heightened for investments in emerging markets. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs), accounting standards and other factors.
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Foreign taxes. The fund may be subject to withholding tax on income, capital gains or repatriations imposed by certain countries, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes are accrued based upon the fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Taxes are accrued based on gains realized by the fund as a result of certain foreign security sales. In certain circumstances, estimated taxes are accrued based on unrealized appreciation of such securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign withholding taxes.
Overdraft. The fund may have the ability to borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the fund’s custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the fund to make properly authorized payments. The fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the extent of any overdraft, and to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Line of credit. The fund and other affiliated funds have entered into a syndicated line of credit agreement with Citibank, N.A. as the administrative agent that enables them to participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, which is in effect through July 14, 2025 unless extended or renewed. Excluding commitments designated for a certain fund and subject to the needs of all other affiliated funds, the fund can borrow up to an aggregate commitment amount of $750 million, subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the agreement. A commitment fee payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund based on a combination of fixed and asset-based allocations and is reflected in Other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund had no borrowings under the line of credit. Commitment fees for the year ended August 31, 2024 were $6,886.
Expenses. Within the John Hancock group of funds complex, expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to such fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees, for all classes, are charged daily at the class level based on the net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
For federal income tax purposes, as of August 31, 2024, the fund has a short-term capital loss carryforward of $23,146,877 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $94,623,440 available to offset future net realized capital gains. These carryforwards do not expire.
As of August 31, 2024, the fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The fund generally declares dividends daily and pays them monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are typically distributed annually.
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The tax character of distributions for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
  August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023
Ordinary income $64,858,244 $54,744,687
Distributions paid by the fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of August 31, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis consisted of $5,613,428 of undistributed ordinary income.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, if any, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the fund’s financial statements as a return of capital. 
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences at fiscal year end. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to foreign currency transactions and amortization and accretion of debt securities.
Note 3Derivative instruments
The fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objective. Derivatives include a variety of different instruments that may be traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, on a regulated exchange or through a clearing facility. The risks in using derivatives vary depending upon the structure of the instruments, including the use of leverage, optionality, the liquidity or lack of liquidity of the contract, the creditworthiness of the counterparty or clearing organization and the volatility of the position. Some derivatives involve risks that are potentially greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the referenced securities or other referenced underlying instrument. Specifically, the fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an OTC derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction.
Derivatives which are typically traded through the OTC market are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC). Derivative counterparty risk is managed through an ongoing evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties and, if applicable, designated clearing organizations. The fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk for derivatives traded in the OTC market, whenever possible, by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement with each of its OTC counterparties. The ISDA gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under the agreement if there is certain deterioration in the credit quality or contractual default of the other party, as defined in the ISDA. Upon an event of default or a termination of the ISDA, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions and to net amounts owed.
As defined by the ISDA, the fund may have collateral agreements with certain counterparties to mitigate counterparty risk on OTC derivatives. Subject to established minimum levels, collateral for OTC transactions is generally determined based on the net aggregate unrealized gain or loss on contracts with a particular counterparty. Collateral pledged to the fund, if any, is held in a segregated account by a third-party agent or held by the custodian bank for the benefit of the fund and can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. government or related agencies; collateral posted by the fund, if any, for OTC transactions is held in a segregated account at the fund’s custodian and is noted in the accompanying Fund’s investments, or if cash is posted, on the Statement of assets and liabilities. The fund’s risk of loss due to counterparty risk is equal to the asset value of outstanding contracts offset by collateral received.
Certain derivatives are traded or cleared on an exchange or central clearinghouse. Exchange-traded or centrally-cleared transactions generally present less counterparty risk to a fund than OTC transactions. The exchange or clearinghouse stands between the fund and the broker to the contract and therefore, credit risk is generally limited to the failure of the exchange or clearinghouse and the clearing member.
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Futures. A futures contract is a contractual agreement to buy or sell a particular currency or financial instrument at a pre-determined price in the future. Futures are traded on an exchange and cleared through a central clearinghouse. Risks related to the use of futures contracts include possible illiquidity of the futures markets and contract prices that can be highly volatile and imperfectly correlated to movements in the underlying financial instrument and potential losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. Use of long futures contracts subjects the fund to the risk of loss up to the notional value of the futures contracts. Use of short futures contracts subjects the fund to unlimited risk of loss.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities. The amount of required margin is set by the broker and is generally based on a percentage of the contract value. The margin deposit must then be maintained at the established level over the life of the contract. Cash that has been pledged by the fund, if any, is detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities as Collateral held at broker for futures contracts. Securities pledged by the fund, if any, are identified in the Fund’s investments. Subsequent payments, referred to as variation margin, are made or received by the fund periodically and are based on changes in the market value of open futures contracts. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and unrealized gain or loss is recorded by the fund. When the contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used futures contracts to manage duration of the fund and manage against changes in interest rates. The fund held futures contracts with USD notional values ranging from $50.1 million to $76.0 million., as measured at each quarter end. There were no open futures contracts as of August 31, 2024.  
Forward foreign currency contracts. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell specific currencies at a price that is set on the date of the contract. The forward contract calls for delivery of the currencies on a future date that is specified in the contract. Forwards are typically traded OTC. Risks related to the use of forwards include the possible failure of counterparties to meet the terms of the forward agreement, the failure of the counterparties to timely post collateral if applicable, and the risk that currency movements will not favor the fund thereby reducing the fund’s total return, and the potential for losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the fund as an unrealized gain or loss. Realized gains or losses, equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency or settlement with the counterparty.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used forward foreign currency contracts to manage against changes in foreign currency exchange rates and gain exposure to foreign currencies. The fund held forward foreign currency contracts with USD notional values ranging up to $157.4 million, as measured at each quarter end.
Fair value of derivative instruments by risk category
The table below summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the fund at August 31, 2024 by risk category:
Risk Statement of assets
and liabilities
location
Financial
instruments
location
Assets
derivatives
fair value
Liabilities
derivatives
fair value
Currency Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts Forward foreign currency contracts $1,955,751 $(3,705,784)
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For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements, as defined by the ISDAs, in the Statement of assets and liabilities. In the event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA allows an offset of amounts across the various transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty.
 Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Net realized gain (loss) on:
Risk Futures contracts Forward foreign
currency contracts
Total
Interest rate $2,158,914 $2,158,914
Currency $3,901,844 3,901,844
Total $2,158,914 $3,901,844 $6,060,758
The table below summarizes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Risk Futures contracts Forward foreign
currency contracts
Total
Interest rate $(651,610) $(651,610)
Currency $(1,750,033) (1,750,033)
Total $(651,610) $(1,750,033) $(2,401,643)
Note 4Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, including the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) serves as investment advisor for the fund. John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as principal underwriter of the fund. The Advisor and the Distributor are indirect, principally owned subsidiaries of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), which in turn is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.
Management fee.  The fund has an investment management agreement with the Advisor under which the fund pays a daily management fee to the Advisor equivalent on an annual basis to the sum of: (a) 0.725% of the first $250 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.700% of the next $500 million of the fund’s average daily net assets, and (c) 0.675% of the fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $750 million. The Advisor has a subadvisory agreement with Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC (Subadvisor), an indirectly owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation and an affiliate of the Advisor. The fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
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The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee and/or reimburse expenses for certain funds of the John Hancock group of funds complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund. During the year ended August 31, 2024, this waiver amounted to 0.01% of the fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement expires on July 31, 2026, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
The Advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund, in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.78% of average net assets. For purposes of this agreement, “expenses of the fund” means all fund expenses, excluding taxes, brokerage commissions, interest expense, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the fund’s business, class specific expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses paid indirectly, borrowing costs, prime brokerage fees, and short dividend expense. This agreement expires on December 31, 2024, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, the expense reductions described above amounted to the following:
Class Expense reduction
Class A $148
Class C 17
Class I 1,972
Class R2 3
Class Expense reduction
Class R6 $166
Class NAV 79,174
Total $81,480
 
Expenses waived or reimbursed in the current fiscal period are not subject to recapture in future fiscal periods.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements as described above, incurred for the year ended August 31, 2024, were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.69% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the fund reimburses the Advisor for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, compliance, accounting and recordkeeping services to the fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred, for the year ended August 31, 2024, amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The fund has adopted distribution and service plans for certain classes as detailed below pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the fund. In addition, under a service plan for certain classes as detailed below, the fund pays for certain other services. The fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the fund’s shares:
Class Rule 12b-1 Fee Service fee
Class A 0.30%
Class C 1.00%
Class R2 0.25% 0.25%
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Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $177 for the year ended August 31, 2024. Of this amount, $25 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes and $152 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers.
Class A and Class C shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Certain Class A shares purchased, including those that are acquired through purchases of $500,000 or more, and redeemed within 18 months of purchase are subject to a 0.75% sales charge. Prior to March 1, 2024, certain Class A shares purchased of $1 million or more and redeemed within one year of purchase were subject to a 1.00% sales charge. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC. CDSCs are applied to the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended August 31, 2024, there were no CDSCs received by the Distributor for Class A or Class C shares.
Transfer agent fees. The John Hancock group of funds has a complex-wide transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Advisor. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses, including payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to five categories of share classes: Retail Share and Institutional Share Classes of Non-Municipal Bond Funds, Class R6 Shares, Retirement Share Classes and Municipal Bond Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended August 31, 2024 were as follows:
Class Distribution and service fees Transfer agent fees
Class A $5,839 $2,264
Class C 2,140 250
Class I 29,499
Class R2 95 2
Class R6 110
Total $8,074 $32,125
Trustee expenses. The fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Advisor or its affiliates. The costs of paying Trustee compensation and expenses are allocated to the fund based on its net assets relative to other funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex.
Interfund lending program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the fund, along with certain other funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, no interfund loans were outstanding. The fund’s activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower
or Lender
Weighted Average
Loan Balance
Days
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Interest Income
(Expense)
Lender $8,350,000 2 5.810% $2,695
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Note 6Fund share transactions
Transactions in fund shares for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
  Year Ended 8-31-241 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class A shares        
Sold 2,497,359 $18,635,960 2,793,871 $20,465,377
Distributions reinvested 12,305 91,794 13,426 96,444
Repurchased (2,505,488) (18,732,088) (2,797,582) (20,523,474)
Net increase (decrease) 4,176 $(4,334) 9,715 $38,347
Class C shares        
Sold 2,493 $18,858 14,716 $104,770
Distributions reinvested 1,465 10,877 1,961 14,067
Repurchased (15,613) (110,653) (14,900) (107,973)
Net increase (decrease) (11,655) $(80,918) 1,777 $10,864
Class I shares        
Sold 3,977,431 $29,562,334 7,911,995 $56,440,767
Distributions reinvested 61,629 458,729 84,482 607,758
Repurchased (4,701,438) (34,605,798) (6,345,878) (45,410,011)
Net increase (decrease) (662,378) $(4,584,735) 1,650,599 $11,638,514
Class R6 shares        
Sold 124,578 $942,141 67,416 $483,764
Distributions reinvested 17,565 131,421 15,238 109,401
Repurchased (79,962) (603,141) (84,598) (611,037)
Net increase (decrease) 62,181 $470,421 (1,944) $(17,872)
Class NAV shares        
Sold 44,600,483 $334,928,915 3,068,931 $21,950,559
Distributions reinvested 8,430,254 63,061,105 7,411,620 53,191,981
Repurchased (32,142,984) (240,778,582) (15,087,526) (108,982,746)
Net increase (decrease) 20,887,753 $157,211,438 (4,606,975) $(33,840,206)
Total net increase (decrease) 20,280,077 $153,011,872 (2,946,828) $(22,170,353)
    
1 There were no share transactions for Class R2 for the years ended August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2023.
Affiliates of the fund owned 100%, 56% and 100% of shares of Class R2, Class R6 and Class NAV, respectively on August 31, 2024. Such concentration of shareholders’ capital could have a material effect on the fund if such shareholders redeem from the fund.
Note 7Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments, amounted to $492,515,489 and $376,025,498, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024.
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Note 8Emerging-market risk
Foreign investing especially in emerging markets, has additional risks, such as currency and market volatility and political and social instability. Funds that invest a significant portion of assets in the securities of issuers based in countries with emerging market economies are subject to greater levels of foreign investment risk than funds investing primarily in more-developed foreign markets, since emerging-market securities may present other risks greater than, or in addition to, the risks of investing in developed foreign countries.
Note 9Investment by affiliated funds
Certain investors in the fund are affiliated funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. The affiliated funds do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, this investment may represent a significant portion of the fund’s net assets. At August 31, 2024, funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex held 97.1% of the fund’s net assets. The following fund(s) had an affiliate ownership of 5% or more of the fund’s net assets:
Fund Affiliated Concentration
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio 22.0%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Growth Portfolio 13.8%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio 9.8%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio 9.6%
Note 10Investment in affiliated underlying funds
The fund may invest in affiliated underlying funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. Information regarding the fund’s fiscal year to date purchases and sales of the affiliated underlying funds as well as income and capital gains earned by the fund, if any, is as follows:
              Dividends and distributions
Affiliate Ending
share
amount
Beginning
value
Cost of
purchases
Proceeds
from shares
sold
Realized
gain
(loss)
Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Income
distributions
received
Capital gain
distributions
received
Ending
value
John Hancock Collateral Trust* 3,458,449 $5,786,747 $163,233,433 $(134,511,481) $(8,492) $8,892 $320,153 $34,509,099
    
* Refer to the Securities lending note within Note 2 for details regarding this investment.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds II and Shareholders of John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the fund’s investments, of John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Funds II, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 28, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the John Hancock group of funds since 1988.
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Tax information
(Unaudited)
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended August 31, 2024.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2024 Form 1099-DIV in early 2025. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2024.
Please consult a tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of your investment in the fund.
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EVALUATION OF ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

This section describes the evaluation by the Board of Trustees (the Board) of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust) of the Advisory Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) and the Subadvisory Agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) with Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC (the Subadvisor) for John Hancock Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund). The Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the Agreements. Prior to the June 24-27, 2024 meeting at which the Agreements were approved, the Board also discussed and considered information regarding the proposed continuation of the Agreements at a meeting held on May 28-30, 2024. The Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) (the Independent Trustees) also met separately to evaluate and discuss the information presented, including with counsel to the Independent Trustees and a third-party consulting firm.
Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
At meetings held on June 24-27, 2024, the Board, including the Trustees who are not parties to any Agreement or considered to be interested persons of the Trust under the 1940 Act, reapproved for an annual period the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor and the Subadvisory Agreement between the Advisor and the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.
In considering the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board received in advance of the meetings a variety of materials relating to the fund, the Advisor and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for a peer group of similar funds prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, performance information for an applicable benchmark index; and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for comparably managed accounts, as applicable, and other information provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor under their respective Agreements, as well as information regarding the Advisor’s revenues and costs of providing services to the fund and any compensation paid to affiliates of the Advisor. At the meetings at which the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are considered, particular focus is given to information concerning fund performance, comparability of fees and total expenses, and profitability. However, the Board noted that the evaluation process with respect to the Advisor and the Subadvisor is an ongoing one. In this regard, the Board also took into account discussions with management and information provided to the Board (including its various committees) at prior meetings with respect to the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the fund, including quarterly performance reports prepared by management containing reviews of investment results and prior presentations from the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.  The information received and considered by the Board in connection with the May and June meetings and throughout the year was both written and oral. The Board noted the affiliation of the Subadvisor with the Advisor, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Board also considered the nature, quality, and extent of non-advisory services, if any, to be provided to the fund by the Advisor’s affiliates, including distribution services. The Board considered the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement separately in the course of its review. In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Advisor and Subadvisor in providing services to the fund.
Throughout the process, the Board asked questions of and requested additional information from management. The Board is assisted by counsel for the Trust and the Independent Trustees are also separately assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the proposed continuation of the Agreements and discussed the proposed continuation of the Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of management were present.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement
In approving the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Board also considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets, and the industry) and did not treat any single factor as determinative, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Board’s conclusions may be based in part on its consideration of the advisory and subadvisory arrangements in prior years and on the Board’s ongoing regular review of fund performance and operations throughout the year.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. Among the information received by the Board from the Advisor relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund, the Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor relating to its operations and personnel, descriptions of its organizational and management structure, and information regarding the Advisor’s compliance and regulatory history, including its Form ADV. The Board also noted that on a regular basis it receives and reviews information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding the fund’s compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Board observed that the scope of services provided by the Advisor, and of the undertakings required of the Advisor in connection with those services, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the fund’s compliance programs, risk management programs, liquidity risk management programs, derivatives risk management programs, and cybersecurity programs, had expanded over time as a result of regulatory, market and other developments. The Board considered that the Advisor is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the fund, including, but not limited to, general supervision of and coordination of the services provided by the Subadvisor, and is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the activities of the Subadvisor and third-party service providers. The Board also considered the significant risks assumed by the Advisor in connection with the services provided to the fund including entrepreneurial risk in sponsoring new funds and ongoing risks including investment, operational, enterprise, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks with respect to all funds.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor, the Trustees also took into account their knowledge of the Advisor’s management and the quality of the performance of the Advisor’s duties, through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year and through each Trustee’s experience as a Trustee of the Trust and of the other trusts in the John Hancock group of funds complex (the John Hancock Fund Complex).
In the course of their deliberations regarding the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things:
(a) the skills and competency with which the Advisor has in the past managed the Trust’s affairs and its subadvisory relationship, the Advisor’s oversight and monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and compliance programs, such as the Subadvisor’s compliance with fund policies and objectives, review of brokerage matters, including with respect to trade allocation and best execution and the Advisor’s timeliness in responding to performance issues;
(b) the background, qualifications and skills of the Advisor’s personnel;
(c) the Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures and its responsiveness to regulatory changes and fund industry developments;
(d) the Advisor’s administrative capabilities, including its ability to supervise the other service providers for the fund, as well as the Advisor’s oversight of any securities lending activity, its monitoring of class action litigation and collection of class action settlements on behalf of the fund, and bringing loss recovery actions on behalf of the fund;
(e) the financial condition of the Advisor and whether it has the financial wherewithal to provide a high level and quality of services to the fund;
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(f) the Advisor’s initiatives intended to improve various aspects of the Trust’s operations and investor experience with the fund; and
(g) the Advisor’s reputation and experience in serving as an investment advisor to the Trust and the benefit to shareholders of investing in funds that are part of a family of funds offering a variety of investments.
The Board concluded that the Advisor may reasonably be expected to continue to provide a high quality of services under the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund.
Investment performance. In considering the fund’s performance, the Board noted that it reviews at its regularly scheduled meetings information about the fund’s performance results. In connection with the consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board:
(a) reviewed information prepared by management regarding the fund’s performance;
(b) considered the comparative performance of an applicable benchmark index;
(c) considered the performance of comparable funds, if any, as included in the report prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data; and
(d) took into account the Advisor’s analysis of the fund’s performance and its plans and recommendations regarding the Trust’s subadvisory arrangements generally.
The Board noted that while it found the data provided by the independent third-party generally useful it recognized its limitations, including in particular that the data may vary depending on the end date selected and that the results of the performance comparisons may vary depending on the selection of the peer group. The Board noted that the fund outperformed its benchmark index for the one-, three- and five-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the ten-year period ended December 31, 2023. The Board also noted that the fund outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s performance, including the favorable performance relative to the benchmark index for the one-, three- and five-year periods and relative to the peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods. The Board concluded that the fund’s performance has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of comparable funds and the benchmark index.
Fees and expenses. The Board reviewed comparative information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, including, among other data, the fund’s contractual and net management fees (and subadvisory fees, to the extent available) and total expenses as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory and subadvisory services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor. The Board considered the fund’s ranking within a smaller group of peer funds chosen by the independent third-party provider, as well as the fund’s ranking within a broader group of funds. In comparing the fund’s contractual and net management fees to those of comparable funds, the Board noted that such fees include both advisory and administrative costs.  The Board noted that net management fees and net total expenses are higher than the peer group median.
The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s expenses. The Board also took into account management’s discussion with respect to overall management fee and the fees of the Subadvisor, including the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Advisor after payment of the subadvisory fee, in each case in light of the services rendered for those amounts and the risks undertaken by the Advisor. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays the subadvisory fee. In addition, the Board took into account that management had agreed to implement an overall fee waiver across the complex,  including the fund, which is discussed further below. The Board also noted actions taken over the past several years to reduce the fund’s operating expenses. The Board also noted that, in addition, the Advisor is currently waiving fees and/or reimbursing expenses with respect to the fund and that the fund has breakpoints in its contractual management fee schedule that reduces management fees as
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assets increase. The Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor concerning the investment advisory fee charged by the Advisor or one of its advisory affiliates to other clients (including other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex) having similar investment mandates, if any. The Board considered any differences between the Advisor’s and Subadvisor’s services to the fund and the services they provide to other comparable clients or funds. The Board concluded that the advisory fee paid with respect to the fund is reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the fund under the Advisory Agreement.
Profitability/indirect benefits. In considering the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates (including the Subadvisor) from the Advisor’s relationship with the Trust, the Board:
(a) reviewed financial information of the Advisor;
(b) reviewed and considered information presented by the Advisor regarding the net profitability to the Advisor and its affiliates with respect to the fund;
(c) received and reviewed profitability information with respect to the John Hancock Fund Complex as a whole and with respect to the fund;
(d) received information with respect to the Advisor’s allocation methodologies used in preparing the profitability data and considered that the Advisor hired an independent third-party consultant to provide an analysis of the Advisor’s allocation methodologies;
(e) considered that the John Hancock insurance companies that are affiliates of the Advisor, as shareholders of the Trust directly or through their separate accounts, receive certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by certain funds of the Trust and noted that these tax benefits, which are not available to participants in qualified retirement plans under applicable income tax law, are reflected in the profitability information reviewed by the Board;
(f) considered that the Advisor also provides administrative services to the fund on a cost basis pursuant to an administrative services agreement;
(g) noted that affiliates of the Advisor provide transfer agency services and distribution services to the fund, and that the fund’s distributor also receives Rule 12b-1 payments to support distribution of the fund;
(h) noted that the fund’s Subadvisor is an affiliate of the Advisor;
(i) noted that the Advisor also derives reputational and other indirect benefits from providing advisory services to the fund;
(j) noted that the subadvisory fee for the fund is paid by the Advisor;
(k) considered the Advisor’s ongoing costs and expenditures necessary to improve services, meet new regulatory and compliance requirements, and adapt to other challenges impacting the fund industry; and
(l) considered that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits in exchange for the level of services it provides to the fund and the risks that it assumes as Advisor, including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the level of profitability, if any, of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the fund was reasonable and not excessive.
Economies of scale. In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders, the Board:
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(a) considered that the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for certain funds of the John Hancock Fund Complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios) or otherwise reimburse the expenses of the participating portfolios (the reimbursement). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund;
(b) reviewed the fund’s advisory fee structure and concluded that: (i) the fund’s fee structure contains breakpoints at the subadvisory fee level and that such breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund; and (ii) although economies of scale cannot be measured with precision, these arrangements permit shareholders of the fund to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s advisory fee structure; and
(c) the Board also considered the effect of the fund’s growth in size on its performance and fees. The Board also noted that if the fund’s assets increase over time, the fund may realize other economies of scale
Approval of Subadvisory Agreement
In making its determination with respect to approval of the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board reviewed:
(1) information relating to the Subadvisor’s business, including current subadvisory services to the Trust (and other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex);
(2) the historical and current performance of the fund and comparative performance information relating to an applicable benchmark index and comparable funds; and
(3) the subadvisory fee for the fund, including any breakpoints, and to the extent available, comparable fee information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. With respect to the services provided by the Subadvisor, the Board received information provided to the Board by the Subadvisor, including the Subadvisor’s Form ADV, as well as took into account information presented throughout the past year. The Board considered the Subadvisor’s current level of staffing and its overall resources, as well as received information relating to the Subadvisor’s compensation program. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s history and investment experience, as well as information regarding the qualifications, background, and responsibilities of the Subadvisor’s investment and compliance personnel who provide services to the fund. The Board also considered, among other things, the Subadvisor’s compliance program and any disciplinary history. The Board also considered the Subadvisor’s risk assessment and monitoring process. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s regulatory history, including whether it was involved in any regulatory actions or investigations as well as material litigation, and any settlements and amelioratory actions undertaken, as appropriate. The Board noted that the Advisor conducts regular, periodic reviews of the Subadvisor and its operations, including regarding investment processes and organizational and staffing matters. The Board also noted that the Trust’s CCO and his staff conduct regular, periodic compliance reviews with the Subadvisor and present reports to the Independent Trustees regarding the same, which includes evaluating the regulatory compliance systems of the Subadvisor and procedures reasonably designed to assure compliance with the federal securities laws. The Board also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor.
The Board considered the Subadvisor’s investment process and philosophy. The Board took into account that the Subadvisor’s responsibilities include the development and maintenance of an investment program for the fund that is consistent with the fund’s investment objective, the selection of investment securities and the placement of orders for the purchase and sale of such securities, as well as the implementation of compliance controls related to performance of these services. The Board also received information with respect to the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices, including with respect to best execution and soft dollars.
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Subadvisor compensation. In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the fund, the Board noted that the fees under the Subadvisory Agreement are paid by the Advisor and not the fund. The Board also received information and took into account any other potential conflicts of interest the Advisor might have in connection with the Subadvisory Agreement.
In addition, the Board considered other potential indirect benefits that the Subadvisor and its affiliates may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the fund, such as the opportunity to provide advisory services to additional funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex and reputational benefits.
Subadvisory fees. The Board considered that the fund pays an advisory fee to the Advisor and that, in turn, the Advisor pays a subadvisory fee to the Subadvisor. As noted above, the Board also considered the fund’s subadvisory fees as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund as included in the report prepared by the independent third-party provider of fund data, to the extent available. The Board noted that the limited size of the Lipper peer group was not sufficient for comparative purposes.  The Board also took into account the subadvisory fees paid by the Advisor to the Subadvisor with respect to the fund and compared them to fees charged by the Subadvisor to manage other subadvised portfolios and portfolios not subject to regulation under the 1940 Act, as applicable.
Subadvisor performance. As noted above, the Board considered the fund’s performance as compared to the fund’s peer group and the benchmark index and noted that the Board reviews information about the fund’s performance results at its regularly scheduled meetings. The Board noted the Advisor’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Advisor’s focus on the Subadvisor’s performance. The Board also noted the Subadvisor’s long-term performance record for similar accounts, as applicable.
The Board’s decision to approve the Subadvisory Agreement was based on a number of determinations, including the following:
(1) the Subadvisor has extensive experience and demonstrated skills as a manager;
(2) the performance of the fund has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of comparable funds and the benchmark index;
(3) the subadvisory fee is reasonable in relation to the level and quality of services being provided under the Subadvisory Agreement; and
(4) noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Advisor not the fund and that the subadvisory fee breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund in order to permit shareholders to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows.
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Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that the Board deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for an additional one-year period.
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August 31, 2024

John Hancock
Floating Rate Income Fund
Table of contents
2 Fund’s investments
34 Financial statements
38 Financial highlights
44 Notes to financial statements
55 Report of independent registered public accounting firm
56 Tax information
57 Evaluation of advisory and subadvisory agreements by the Board of Trustees
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Fund’s investments
AS OF 8-31-24
  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Term loans (A) 87.0%         $954,601,330
(Cost $967,834,682)          
Communication services 7.3% 79,719,625
Diversified telecommunication services 1.9%
Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B2 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.597 11-22-28   4,714,600 4,701,635
Connect Finco Sarl, 2024 Extended Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.747 09-27-29   2,990,614 2,904,634
Eircom Finco Sarl, 2024 EUR Term Loan B (1 month EURIBOR + 3.250%) 6.842 05-15-29 EUR 3,000,000 3,318,620
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.832 07-01-31   2,748,068 2,748,068
Voyage Digital NZ, Ltd., 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.352 05-11-29   3,950,416 3,955,354
Zacapa Sarl, 2022 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.335 03-22-29   2,866,078 2,865,906
Entertainment 0.2%
Technicolor Creative Studios SA, 2023 EUR Non-Convertible Subordinated Term Loan (3 month EURIBOR + 5.000%) (B) 8.795 06-05-30 EUR 732,727 0
Technicolor Creative Studios SA, EUR Term Loan (3 month EURIBOR + 0.500%) 4.054 09-15-26 EUR 729,038 2,418
TouchTunes Music Group LLC , 2024 Incremental Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.085 04-02-29   2,216,109 2,210,569
Interactive media and services 1.1%
Knot Worldwide, Inc., 2023 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.771 01-31-28   5,426,736 5,433,520
MH Sub I LLC, 2023 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.502 05-03-28   6,927,818 6,905,788
Media 3.3%
1000732905 Ontario, Inc., Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.835 03-03-31   1,306,251 1,312,782
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Communication services (continued)  
Media (continued)
Altice Financing SA, 2022 USD Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.301 10-31-27   4,782,787 $4,256,681
Altice France SA, 2023 USD Term Loan B14 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.500%) 10.801 08-15-28   1,832,324 1,388,755
Cengage Learning, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (6 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.538 03-22-31   2,284,471 2,290,182
CMI Marketing, Inc., 2021 First Lien Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.611 03-23-28   4,373,543 4,294,294
CSC Holdings LLC, 2022 Term Loan B6 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.837 01-18-28   2,334,288 2,223,409
Digital Media Solutions LLC, 2024 PIK Term Loan A (B)(C) 0.000 02-25-26   267,690 247,861
Digital Media Solutions LLC, 2024 PIK Term Loan B (B)(C) 0.000 05-25-26   755,281 489,422
Digital Media Solutions LLC, Term Loan B (C) 0.000 05-25-26   2,210,910 218,327
Hunter US Bidco, Inc., USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.685 08-19-28   2,876,569 2,851,399
Planet US Buyer LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.604 02-07-31   1,278,001 1,285,030
Plano HoldCo, Inc., Term Loan B (D) TBD 08-15-31   888,325 890,546
Radiate Holdco LLC, 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.611 09-25-26   3,106,411 2,486,682
Research Now Group LLC, 2024 First Lien First Out Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.380 07-15-28   479,938 482,338
Research Now Group LLC, 2024 First Lien Second Out Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.500%) 10.880 10-15-28   3,405,038 3,185,413
Telenet Financing USD LLC, 2020 USD Term Loan AR (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.453 04-30-28   2,000,000 1,942,500
United Talent Agency LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.040 07-07-28   3,467,428 3,471,762
Virgin Media Bristol LLC, 2020 USD Term Loan Q (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.701 01-31-29   3,046,999 2,930,451
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Communication services (continued)  
Wireless telecommunication services 0.8%
Crown Subsea Communications Holding, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B1 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.252 01-30-31   5,083,162 $5,112,797
Iridium Satellite LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 09-20-30   3,327,021 3,312,482
Consumer discretionary 12.0% 131,681,170
Automobile components 1.1%
IXS Holdings, Inc., 2020 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.597 03-05-27   3,945,561 3,831,298
Parts Europe SA, EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 3.500%) 7.188 02-03-31 EUR 840,511 929,603
Tenneco, Inc., 2022 Term Loan A (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.186 11-17-28   1,376,729 1,312,078
Tenneco, Inc., 2022 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.229 11-17-28   1,978,929 1,899,158
Wheel Pros LLC, 2023 3rd Amendment Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 10.041 05-11-28   4,908,342 2,699,588
Wheel Pros LLC, 2023 FILO Term Loan (C) 0.000 02-10-28   1,116,805 1,207,266
Broadline retail 0.4%
Peer Holding III BV, 2023 USD Term Loan B4 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.585 10-28-30   2,135,845 2,142,530
Wand NewCo 3, Inc., 2024 1st Lien Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 01-30-31   2,289,312 2,291,212
Diversified consumer services 2.3%
Europa University Education Group SL, EUR Term Loan B (6 month EURIBOR + 4.500%) 7.876 11-30-29 EUR 2,982,651 3,301,143
Foundational Education Group, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.264 08-31-28   2,435,072 2,313,319
Fugue Finance LLC, 2023 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.057 01-31-28   1,014,712 1,019,359
Fugue Finance LLC, 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.807 02-26-31   2,961,320 2,979,088
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Consumer discretionary (continued)  
Diversified consumer services (continued)
GBT US III LLC, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.279 07-25-31   3,106,462 $3,106,462
Learning Care Group US No 2, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.248 08-11-28   852,187 854,957
Markermeer Finance BV, 2020 EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 3.000%) 6.644 01-29-27 EUR 3,326,262 3,580,737
OMNIA Partners LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.529 07-25-30   1,319,376 1,323,506
PCI Gaming Authority, Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.342 07-18-31   2,894,228 2,875,097
Whatabrands LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 08-03-28   4,396,054 4,397,725
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 4.7%
Aimbridge Acquisition Company, Inc., 2019 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.111 02-02-26   4,325,215 4,210,770
Aimbridge Acquisition Company, Inc., 2020 Incremental Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.111 02-02-26   2,623,925 2,564,074
Allwyn Entertainment Financing US LLC, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.554 06-02-31   1,004,550 1,006,439
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B1 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 02-06-31   2,799,640 2,794,965
Crown Finance US, Inc., 2023 Exit Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.500% and 7.000% PIK) 13.861 07-31-28   1,877,861 1,906,029
Entain PLC, 2024 USD Term Loan B3 (6 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.014 10-31-29   1,548,135 1,550,070
Great Canadian Gaming Corp., 2021 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.609 11-01-26   2,345,088 2,339,225
Hurtigruten Group AS, 2024 EUR Holdco Term Loan (0.020% Cash and 3 month EURIBOR + 8.500% PIK) 12.431 02-23-29 EUR 3,065,641 241,449
Hurtigruten Group AS, 2024 EUR OpCo Exit Term Loan (3 month EURIBOR + 7.500%) 11.025 06-30-27 EUR 916,599 1,026,826
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Consumer discretionary (continued)  
Hotels, restaurants and leisure (continued)
IRB Holding Corp., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.097 12-15-27   5,834,115 $5,836,274
Lakeland Holdings LLC, 2020 HoldCo Term Loan (8.000% Cash or 13.250% PIK) 8.000 09-25-27   562,012 98,352
Light & Wonder International, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B2 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.592 04-14-29   3,445,130 3,443,408
MIC Glen LLC, 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.861 07-21-28   3,183,150 3,188,720
New Red Finance, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B6 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.750%) 6.997 09-20-30   3,213,657 3,186,051
Ontario Gaming GTA LP, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.585 08-01-30   786,609 786,326
Playa Resorts Holding BV, 2022 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.028 01-05-29   4,252,682 4,243,964
QSRP Finco BV, EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 5.250%) 8.955 06-19-31 EUR 1,502,546 1,659,353
Scientific Games Holdings LP, 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.318 04-04-29   4,488,581 4,466,721
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.342 05-01-31   859,559 860,633
Station Casinos LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 03-14-31   2,372,727 2,370,900
Tacala Investment Corp., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.247 01-31-31   1,906,963 1,916,193
TAIT LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (D) TBD 08-14-31   1,632,108 1,623,947
Household durables 0.3%
Keter Group BV, 2024 EUR Opco Reinstated Term Loan (3 month EURIBOR + 4.750%) 8.386 12-31-29 EUR 2,008,990 2,109,700
Keter Group BV, 2024 EUR PIK Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 0.025% and 5.000% PIK) 8.886 12-28-29 EUR 960,889 884,254
Leisure products 0.6%
ABG Intermediate Holdings 2 LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 12-21-28   5,046,057 5,057,612
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Consumer discretionary (continued)  
Leisure products (continued)
J&J Ventures Gaming LLC, 2023 Incremental Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.611 04-26-28   1,436,373 $1,431,589
Specialty retail 2.2%
Amer Sports Company, USD Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.346 02-17-31   518,560 519,208
Artemis Acquisitions UK, Ltd., 2024 EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 3.750%) 7.451 07-04-31 EUR 1,442,533 1,591,593
Eyemart Express LLC, 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.367 08-31-27   2,392,819 2,344,962
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 and 6 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.687 06-05-31   1,286,970 1,268,541
Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.111 03-09-28   1,321,766 1,264,494
Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 05-04-28   5,754,318 5,757,310
Mister Car Wash Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.247 03-27-31   574,953 575,401
Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.846 03-03-28   3,610,734 3,330,469
Runner Buyer, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.500%) 10.672 10-20-28   2,623,849 1,313,577
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC, 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.097 10-15-28   2,357,861 2,343,549
The Michaels Companies, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.846 04-15-28   4,945,761 4,040,588
Textiles, apparel and luxury goods 0.4%
Tory Burch LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.611 04-16-28   4,457,936 4,463,508
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Consumer staples 2.0% $22,363,708
Beverages 0.1%
Pegasus Bidco BV, 2024 EUR Fungible Term Loan B (D) TBD 07-12-29 EUR 1,325,380 1,464,166
Food products 1.3%
CHG PPC Parent LLC, 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.361 12-08-28   2,202,357 2,200,991
Froneri US, Inc., 2020 USD Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.597 01-29-27   3,480,600 3,484,324
Peralta Inversiones Globales SL, 2024 EUR Term Loan (D) TBD 07-18-31 EUR 1,447,909 1,598,854
Saratoga Food Specialties LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.093 03-07-29   765,137 766,576
Upfield BV, 2024 EUR Term Loan B9 (6 month EURIBOR + 4.500%) 8.180 01-03-28 EUR 3,000,618 3,311,144
Upfield USA Corp., 2024 USD Term Loan B10 (6 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.765 01-03-28   3,242,189 3,233,500
Household products 0.3%
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.314 06-27-31   3,364,207 3,307,855
Personal care products 0.3%
Rainbow UK Bidco, Ltd., GBP Term Loan B (SONIA + 4.750%) 9.700 02-26-29 GBP 2,302,480 2,996,298
Energy 2.3% 24,795,492
Oil, gas and consumable fuels 2.3%
CD&R Firefly Bidco PLC, 2024 EUR Term Loan B7 (3 month EURIBOR + 4.500%) 8.136 06-21-28 EUR 1,803,951 2,003,340
Delek US Holdings, Inc., 2022 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.847 11-19-29   3,967,318 3,964,025
EG Finco, Ltd., 2023 EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 5.500%) 9.222 02-07-28 EUR 4,016,978 4,458,528
GIP III Stetson I LP, 2023 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 10-31-28   1,440,504 1,443,212
M6 ETX Holdings II Midco LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.847 09-19-29   2,671,152 2,677,002
NGL Energy Operating LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 02-02-31   2,646,329 2,638,284
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Energy (continued)  
Oil, gas and consumable fuels (continued)
Northriver Midstream Finance LP, 2023 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.832 08-16-30   2,791,887 $2,801,491
Oryx Midstream Services Permian Basin LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.441 10-05-28   4,798,382 4,809,610
Financials 9.8% 107,198,357
Capital markets 2.3%
Aretec Group, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.247 08-09-30   3,188,166 3,117,580
Emerald X, Inc., 2017 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.347 05-22-26   2,293,787 2,301,907
Hightower Holding LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.748 04-21-28   5,665,842 5,672,925
Jane Street Group LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.861 01-26-28   5,186,600 5,188,882
Jump Financial LLC, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 10.096 08-07-28   4,320,644 4,299,041
LSF11 Trinity Bidco, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.811 06-14-30   2,004,981 1,994,956
Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.335 08-18-28   2,411,359 2,417,387
Financial services 3.5%
Aragorn Parent Corp., Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.561 12-15-28   2,820,719 2,826,897
Ascensus Holdings, Inc., Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.861 08-02-28   6,510,026 6,518,163
Cervantes Bidco SL, 2024 EUR 1st Lien Term Loan (D) TBD 06-13-31 EUR 1,246,757 1,381,321
Chrysaor Bidco Sarl, USD Delayed Draw Term Loan (D) TBD 05-14-31   22,498 22,559
Chrysaor Bidco Sarl, USD Term Loan B (D) TBD 07-14-31   304,214 305,038
CPI Holdco B LLC, Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.247 05-19-31   1,988,118 1,984,559
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Financials (continued)  
Financial services (continued)
CTC Holdings LP, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.271 02-20-29   2,442,804 $2,424,483
DRW Holdings LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (6 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.588 06-17-31   4,752,796 4,757,264
GIP Pilot Acquisition Partners LP, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.818 10-04-30   928,133 930,454
GTCR Everest Borrower LLC, 2024 Term Loan (D) TBD 06-03-31   1,128,606 1,121,078
Hudson River Trading LLC, 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.361 03-20-28   3,872,403 3,866,478
Kestra Advisor Services Holdings A, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.057 03-22-31   1,287,973 1,285,565
Mermaid Bidco, Inc., 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.492 07-03-31   2,741,976 2,752,259
Neon Maple US Debt Mergersub, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (D) TBD 07-18-31   2,214,333 2,206,030
Osaic Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.247 08-17-28   3,652,470 3,616,347
WEX, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.247 03-31-28   2,224,997 2,230,960
Insurance 3.0%
Acrisure LLC, 2024 Term Loan B6 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.594 11-06-30   5,358,502 5,315,420
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC, 2023 Term Loan B6 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.811 11-06-30   3,995,877 4,006,546
AssuredPartners, Inc., 2024 Incremental Term Loan B5 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 02-14-31   1,674,453 1,677,182
Asurion LLC, 2022 Term Loan B10 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.347 08-19-28   4,716,745 4,668,728
Asurion LLC, 2023 Term Loan B11 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.597 08-19-28   2,464,487 2,448,197
BroadStreet Partners, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B4 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 06-14-31   4,446,685 4,443,484
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Financials (continued)  
Insurance (continued)
Cross Financial Corp., 2024 Term Loan B2 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 09-15-27   2,670,257 $2,675,277
IMA Financial Group, Inc., Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 11-01-28   3,067,741 3,063,907
Ryan LLC, Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 11-14-30   599,313 600,512
The Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 05-26-31   4,589,665 4,583,928
Mortgage real estate investment trusts 1.0%
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., 2021 Incremental Term Loan B1 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.861 03-11-28   1,205,925 1,160,703
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.111 05-15-26   569,328 560,789
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., 2022 Term Loan B4 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.752 05-09-29   2,894,846 2,836,949
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.847 08-09-26   3,849,137 3,637,435
KREF Holdings X LLC, 2021 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 9.080 09-01-27   2,326,245 2,297,167
Health care 10.3% 112,894,330
Biotechnology 0.2%
Grifols Worldwide Operations USA, Inc., 2019 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.402 11-15-27   1,917,639 1,883,390
Health care equipment and supplies 0.9%
Auris Luxembourg III Sarl, 2024 USD Term Loan B4 (6 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.564 02-28-29   3,361,668 3,378,477
Medline Borrower LP, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 10-23-28   5,934,673 5,946,305
Medline Borrower LP, 2024 USD Add-on Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 10-23-28   181,479 181,615
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Health care (continued)  
Health care providers and services 5.3%
AHP Health Partners, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.611 08-24-28   2,635,160 $2,645,042
Concentra Health Services, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 07-28-31   796,191 798,182
Confluent Health LLC, 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.361 11-30-28   3,434,106 3,356,838
Ensemble RCM LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.252 08-01-29   5,577,340 5,589,331
eResearchTechnology, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.247 02-04-27   5,669,103 5,696,654
Examworks Bidco, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.361 11-01-28   3,738,168 3,744,934
GHX Ultimate Parent Corp., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.126 06-30-27   4,321,496 4,343,103
MED ParentCo LP, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.247 04-15-31   2,808,148 2,811,658
National Mentor Holdings, Inc., 2021 2nd Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 7.250%) 12.685 03-02-29   2,136,611 1,922,950
National Mentor Holdings, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.114 03-02-28   5,534,745 5,332,395
National Mentor Holdings, Inc., 2021 Term Loan C (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.185 03-02-28   160,989 155,104
Phoenix Newco, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.247 11-15-28   5,918,516 5,938,225
Pique Bidco SL, 2024 EUR Term Loan B3 (D) TBD 12-18-30 EUR 1,890,546 2,090,687
R1 RCM, Inc., 2022 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.247 06-21-29   1,027,436 1,028,463
Radnet Management, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.779 04-18-31   1,652,333 1,654,746
Ramsay Generale de Sante SA, 2024 EUR Term Loan B4 (D) TBD 08-13-31 EUR 1,270,247 1,406,855
Sharp Services LLC, 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.085 12-31-28   1,857,679 1,857,679
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Health care (continued)  
Health care providers and services (continued)
Star Parent, Inc., Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.085 09-27-30   2,579,277 $2,561,094
Upstream Newco, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.764 11-20-26   4,333,146 3,914,737
VetStrategy Canada Holdings, Inc. , 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.085 12-12-28   1,673,747 1,670,265
Health care technology 0.6%
Cotiviti, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.592 05-01-31   6,554,424 6,551,671
Life sciences tools and services 0.4%
Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.585 11-30-27   4,924,076 4,932,299
Pharmaceuticals 2.9%
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, 2023 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.500%) 10.747 05-04-28   6,875,484 6,987,211
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B4 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.311 02-22-28   1,259,966 1,261,541
Curium Bidco Sarl, 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.335 07-31-29   6,853,441 6,873,453
Endo Finance Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.783 04-23-31   4,439,285 4,428,187
IQVIA, Inc., 2023 USD Term Loan B4 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.335 01-02-31   1,026,489 1,031,406
Jazz Financing Lux Sarl, 2024 1st Lien Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 05-05-28   2,538,349 2,539,415
Organon & Company, 2024 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.842 05-19-31   1,847,659 1,855,752
Padagis LLC, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.326 07-06-28   4,120,035 3,780,132
Perrigo Investments LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.597 04-20-29   2,758,326 2,744,534
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials 16.6% $181,977,788
Aerospace and defense 1.9%
Bleriot US Bidco, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.585 10-31-30   453,511 455,498
Cobham Ultra SeniorCo Sarl, EUR Term Loan B (6 month EURIBOR + 3.750%) 7.313 08-06-29 EUR 977,007 1,071,883
Cobham Ultra SeniorCo Sarl, USD Term Loan B (6 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.245 08-03-29   2,788,705 2,738,174
Novaria Holdings LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.597 06-06-31   3,380,000 3,380,000
Standard Aero, Ltd., 2024 Term Loan B2 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 08-24-28   1,751,978 1,757,550
The NORDAM Group, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.600%) 10.847 04-09-26   1,965,511 1,900,000
TransDigm, Inc., 2023 Term Loan J (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.843 02-28-31   5,674,707 5,679,757
Vertex Aerospace Services Corp., 2021 First Lien Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 12-06-30   3,580,272 3,591,765
Air freight and logistics 0.6%
Apple Bidco LLC, 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.111 09-22-28   3,466,986 3,471,597
Rand Parent LLC, 2023 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.071 03-17-30   2,961,315 2,956,518
Swissport Stratosphere USA LLC, 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.568 04-04-31   697,674 696,802
Building products 2.1%
ACProducts Holdings, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.846 05-17-28   5,740,828 4,309,238
AZZ, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 05-13-29   1,964,161 1,976,437
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.687 04-12-28   1,240,385 1,201,933
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 2022 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.625%) 10.962 08-01-28   1,448,264 1,453,333
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials (continued)  
Building products (continued)
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.837 05-02-31   1,805,460 $1,778,378
East West Manufacturing LLC, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.750%) 11.002 12-22-28   1,487,720 1,435,650
Icebox Holdco III, Inc., 2021 1st Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.346 12-22-28   4,239,783 4,256,742
Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC, Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.861 09-29-28   3,357,628 3,357,628
MIWD Holdco II LLC, 2024 Term Loan B2 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.752 03-28-31   635,794 638,446
Wilsonart LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.492 07-25-31   2,816,117 2,775,283
Commercial services and supplies 4.8%
Action Environmental Group, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.335 10-24-30   1,162,294 1,168,106
AEA International Holdings Luxembourg Sarl, 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.033 09-07-28   3,954,759 3,952,307
Amber Finco PLC, 2024 EUR Term Loan B (D) TBD 06-11-29 EUR 1,257,160 1,395,571
Anticimex Global AB, 2024 Term Loan B6 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.400%) 8.730 11-16-28   4,604,417 4,624,584
AVSC Holding Corp., 2020 Term Loan B2 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.500% and 1.000% PIK) 11.847 10-15-26   7,033,277 7,032,011
Cimpress USA, Inc., 2024 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.247 05-17-28   4,801,187 4,799,170
Comet Bidco, Ltd., 2018 USD Term Loan B (6 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000% and 0.625% PIK) 10.989 09-30-27   5,549,971 5,532,655
Core & Main LP, 2024 Incremental Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.589 02-09-31   1,663,303 1,662,272
Element Materials Technology Group US Holdings, Inc., 2022 USD Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.685 07-06-29   5,739,571 5,764,710
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials (continued)  
Commercial services and supplies (continued)
EnergySolutions LLC, 2023 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 09-20-30   732,666 $737,245
JFL-Tiger Acquisition Company, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.842 10-17-30   1,588,385 1,593,357
Thevelia US LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.514 06-18-29   1,934,104 1,943,775
Verisure Holding AB, 2024 EUR Term Loan B (D) TBD 05-30-30 EUR 4,000,000 4,431,194
Viad Corp., Initial Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.497 07-30-28   3,275,020 3,270,927
Win Waste Innovations Holdings, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.111 03-24-28   4,449,615 4,155,451
Xplor T1 LLC, USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.597 06-24-31   1,043,293 1,044,597
Construction and engineering 1.7%
Amazon Holdco, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (D) TBD 07-30-31   1,735,964 1,731,624
Amentum Government Services Holdings LLC, 2022 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.278 02-15-29   2,278,870 2,277,457
Amentum Government Services Holdings LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.361 01-29-27   1,692,592 1,692,592
Arcosa, Inc., Term Loan B (D) TBD 08-13-31   455,512 456,650
Azuria Water Solutions, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 05-17-28   3,993,302 3,998,294
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.111 03-31-28   189 189
Legence Holdings LLC, 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.847 12-16-27   4,119,207 4,128,228
USIC Holdings, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 9.092 05-12-28   4,797,651 4,365,862
Electrical equipment 0.5%
Creation Technologies, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.500%) 11.080 10-05-28   1,372,039 1,289,717
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials (continued)  
Electrical equipment (continued)
Hobbs & Associates LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 07-23-31   1,461,729 $1,461,729
Infinite Bidco LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.264 03-02-28   2,442,470 2,356,984
Ground transportation 0.3%
Uber Technologies, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.089 03-03-30   3,328,167 3,340,282
Machinery 2.1%
Arcline FM Holdings LLC, 2024 Term Loan (6 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.567 06-23-28   5,926,080 5,941,962
Brown Group Holding LLC, 2022 Incremental Term Loan B2 (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.956 07-01-31   1,464,276 1,463,105
Brown Group Holding LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 07-01-31   3,606,666 3,604,611
Pro Mach Group, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 08-31-28   3,705,441 3,723,968
Rubix Group Midco 3, Ltd., 2023 EUR Term Loan B (6 month EURIBOR + 4.250%) 7.712 09-30-26 EUR 1,743,257 1,927,863
Star US Bidco LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.597 03-17-27   3,568,895 3,588,988
TK Elevator US Newco, Inc., USD Term Loan B (6 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.588 04-30-30   2,825,032 2,834,157
Passenger airlines 0.5%
JetBlue Airways Corp. , 2024 Term Loan B (Prime rate + 4.500%) 13.000 08-13-29   2,243,216 2,181,528
WestJet Loyalty LP, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.082 02-14-31   2,863,112 2,848,195
Professional services 1.6%
Creative Artists Agency LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 11-27-28   3,666,918 3,681,806
Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc., Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.085 04-09-31   1,146,519 1,145,568
First Advantage Holdings LLC, 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.111 01-31-27   1,469,179 1,473,219
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Industrials (continued)  
Professional services (continued)
Grant Thornton LLP, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 06-02-31   1,932,785 $1,937,926
HireRight Holdings Corp., 2024 Incremental Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.335 09-27-30   3,355,379 3,332,998
Soliant Lower Intermediate LLC, 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 07-18-31   2,889,623 2,889,623
SS&C Technologies, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B8 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.247 05-09-31   3,163,952 3,171,862
Trading companies and distributors 0.1%
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.247 05-19-28   580,344 581,992
Transportation infrastructure 0.4%
Dynasty Acquisition Company, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B1 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 08-24-28   4,543,816 4,558,265
Information technology 17.5% 192,556,889
Communications equipment 0.4%
Venga Finance Sarl, 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.307 06-28-29   4,788,566 4,796,946
Electronic equipment, instruments and components 1.0%
C&D Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.750%) 11.111 12-20-25   2,554,603 2,530,130
Robertshaw US Holding Corp., 2023 PIK First Out Incremental Term Loan (C) 0.000 02-28-27   4,820,918 4,579,873
Robertshaw US Holding Corp., 2023 PIK First Out New Money Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 8.000%) 13.313 02-28-27   1,191 1,132
Robertshaw US Holding Corp., 2023 Second Out Term Loan (C) 0.000 02-28-27   4,460,182 2,230,091
Robertshaw US Holding Corp., 2024 DIP PIK Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.000% amd 9.500% PIK) (B) 15.946 09-27-24   1,491,544 1,399,667
IT services 1.2%
EP Purchaser LLC, 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 9.096 11-06-28   4,239,332 4,254,339
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Information technology (continued)  
IT services (continued)
Fortress Intermediate 3, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.002 06-27-31   1,747,885 $1,747,885
Gainwell Acquisition Corp., Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.435 10-01-27   3,327,811 3,010,271
Paysafe Holdings US Corp., USD Term Loan B1 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.111 06-28-28   2,614,337 2,603,880
TGG TS Acquisition Company, 2018 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 6.500%) 11.861 12-14-25   1,673,312 1,661,180
Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment 0.0%
MKS Instruments, Inc., 2024 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.559 08-17-29   232,228 232,635
Software 14.9%
Access CIG LLC, 2023 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.252 08-18-28   5,219,032 5,237,508
AppLovin Corp., 2024 Term Loan (2030) (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.747 08-16-30   3,072,443 3,075,331
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc., 2021 1st Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.764 03-03-28   342,425 342,641
Athena Bidco SASU, 2024 EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 4.000%) 7.722 04-14-31 EUR 3,617,326 4,019,224
Avaya, Inc., 2023 Exit Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 7.500%) 12.747 08-01-28   17,727 15,675
Azalea TopCo, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 04-30-31   5,059,353 5,043,113
Barracuda Networks, Inc., 2022 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.814 08-15-29   3,373,696 3,279,334
BEP Intermediate Holdco LLC, Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 04-25-31   585,782 587,246
Boxer Parent Company, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.005 07-30-31   3,233,508 3,223,419
Cast & Crew LLC, 2021 Incremental Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 12-29-28   1,006,035 1,007,977
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Information technology (continued)  
Software (continued)
Central Parent, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.585 07-06-29   6,692,833 $6,627,578
Claudius Finance Sarl, 2021 EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 3.500%) 7.198 07-10-28 EUR 2,649,616 2,922,413
Constant Contact, Inc., Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.566 02-10-28   2,400,114 2,311,910
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.111 10-16-28   4,934,906 4,654,850
Dcert Buyer, Inc., 2019 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.247 10-16-26   4,817,488 4,713,623
Dodge Construction Network LLC, 2022 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.235 02-23-29   2,903,003 2,114,954
Ellucian Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.847 10-09-29   2,409,060 2,413,589
Epicor Software Corp., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 05-23-31   4,426,991 4,441,910
FinThrive Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.361 12-18-28   2,498,685 1,680,365
Gen Digital, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.750%) 6.997 09-12-29   2,101,109 2,098,189
Genesys Cloud Services Holdings II LLC, First Lien Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 12-01-27   5,648,938 5,668,539
Helios Software Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.085 07-18-30   2,099,390 2,099,390
Imagine Learning LLC, Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 12-21-29   3,344,173 3,345,209
ION Trading Finance, Ltd., 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.346 04-01-28   1,748,419 1,750,919
Ivanti Software, Inc., 2021 Add On Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.569 12-01-27   2,163,508 1,840,777
Ivanti Software, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.833 12-01-27   3,220,290 2,774,828
Leia Finco US LLC, Term Loan (D) TBD 07-02-31   2,045,687 2,025,659
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Information technology (continued)  
Software (continued)
Magenta Buyer LLC, 2024 Super Priority Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 6.250%) 11.366 07-27-28   704,797 $707,440
Magenta Security Holdings LLC, 2024 First Out Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 6.750%) 11.866 07-27-28   2,301,299 2,096,093
Magenta Security Holdings LLC, 2024 Second Out Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 7.000%) 12.116 07-27-28   1,748,988 1,084,372
Magenta Security Holdings LLC, 2024 Third Out Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 6.250%) 11.366 07-27-28   552,312 134,394
Marcel Bidco LLC, 2024 USD Term Loan B5 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.350 11-11-30   3,360,865 3,379,787
Mavenir Systems, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.073 08-18-28   4,051,867 2,836,307
McAfee Corp., 2024 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.592 03-01-29   6,800,091 6,773,503
Mitchell International, Inc., 2024 1st Lien Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 06-17-31   6,248,696 6,188,021
Mitnick Corporate Purchaser, Inc., Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.852 05-02-29   3,808,575 3,316,164
Modena Buyer LLC, Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.832 07-01-31   4,367,573 4,180,117
Open Text Corp., 2023 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 01-31-30   1,839,671 1,847,931
Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.264 09-24-27   3,924,764 3,914,482
Peraton Corp., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.097 02-01-28   6,778,842 6,626,318
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.002 10-28-30   4,847,140 4,868,662
Project Boost Purchaser LLC, 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.786 07-16-31   2,805,138 2,811,450
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Information technology (continued)  
Software (continued)
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp., 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.611 03-10-28   4,743,914 $4,741,353
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp., 2024 Incremental Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.861 03-10-28   579,870 580,595
Proofpoint, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.247 08-31-28   3,888,592 3,889,681
Skillsoft Finance II, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.250%) 10.642 07-14-28   1,611,276 1,270,523
SolarWinds Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 02-05-30   4,613,680 4,615,987
Surf Holdings LLC, USD Term Loan (D) TBD 03-05-27   2,670,000 2,680,680
Symplr Software, Inc., 2020 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.852 12-22-27   4,084,279 3,754,147
UKG, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.555 02-10-31   4,706,887 4,716,913
Veritas US, Inc., 2021 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.361 09-01-25   4,461,659 4,052,881
VS Buyer LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.587 04-11-31   3,124,889 3,124,889
Materials 8.4% 92,051,716
Chemicals 4.5%
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc., EUR Term Loan B (3 month EURIBOR + 3.750%) 7.472 12-12-25 EUR 1,971,405 2,107,016
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.235 12-12-25   1,437,037 1,399,458
Derby Buyer LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.842 11-01-30   3,126,930 3,130,839
Hyperion Materials & Technologies, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.500%) 9.861 08-30-28   4,763,584 4,515,877
Hyperion Refinance Sarl, 2024 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 02-15-31   2,667,738 2,668,938
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Materials (continued)  
Chemicals (continued)
INEOS Enterprises Holdings US Finco LLC, 2023 USD 1st Lien Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.907 07-08-30   2,405,428 $2,408,435
INEOS US Finance LLC, 2023 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.497 02-18-30   3,369,888 3,361,464
INEOS US Petrochem LLC, 2023 USD 1st Lien Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.597 04-02-29   3,432,480 3,436,771
Jadex, Inc., Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.111 02-18-28   5,121,925 5,015,235
Nouryon USA LLC, 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.628 04-03-28   3,482,456 3,492,625
Olympus Water US Holding Corp., 2024 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.847 06-20-31   5,497,823 5,510,798
Plaskolite PPC Intermediate II LLC, 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.361 12-15-25   258 251
Secure Acquisition, Inc., 2021 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.514 12-16-28   1,912,444 1,912,444
The Chemours Company, 2023 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.747 08-18-28   4,171,104 4,160,676
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA, 2021 Term Loan B2 (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.819 05-03-28   4,355,391 3,449,469
Windsor Holdings III LLC, 2024 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.311 08-01-30   3,312,427 3,321,735
Construction materials 0.8%
American Builders & Contractors Supply Company, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.247 01-31-31   1,619,047 1,622,496
CPG International LLC, 2022 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.847 04-28-29   2,367,949 2,376,829
Quikrete Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.747 04-14-31   1,653,249 1,655,696
Quikrete Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B1 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 03-19-29   2,594,526 2,598,418
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Materials (continued)  
Containers and packaging 2.8%
Altium Packaging LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.747 06-05-31   3,453,079 $3,437,989
Anchor Packaging LLC, 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 07-18-29   814,801 817,245
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.175%) 8.422 04-13-29   2,364,789 2,360,106
Five Star Lower Holding LLC, Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.584 05-05-29   1,923,412 1,845,283
Iris Holding, Inc., Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.102 06-28-28   2,066,813 1,945,905
LABL, Inc., 2021 EUR Term Loan (1 month EURIBOR + 5.000%) 8.604 10-29-28 EUR 1,626,668 1,674,498
LABL, Inc., 2021 USD 1st Lien Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.000%) 10.347 10-29-28   3,946,084 3,784,137
LTI Holdings, Inc. , 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 9.997 07-19-29   2,940,364 2,893,318
Plaze, Inc., 2019 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.861 08-03-26   1,267,654 1,183,672
Proampac PG Borrower LLC, 2024 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.228 09-15-28   4,006,103 4,011,110
SupplyOne, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.497 04-21-31   1,842,107 1,857,304
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B6 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.341 09-15-28   3,916,504 3,928,528
Valcour Packaging LLC, 2024 New Money Term Loan A1 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.250%) 10.564 10-10-28   337,174 338,438
Valcour Packaging LLC, 2024 Second Out Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 1.500% and 2.250% PIK) 9.326 10-10-28   394,409 332,289
Metals and mining 0.3%
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc., 2022 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.250%) 9.704 04-23-29   3,561,601 3,496,424
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Utilities 0.8% $9,362,255
Electric utilities 0.3%
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 2023 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.596 05-17-30   1,697,502 1,704,818
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 2023 Term Loan C (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.596 05-17-30   1,277,486 1,282,992
Independent power and renewable electricity producers 0.2%
Discovery Energy Holding Corp., USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.085 05-01-31   1,942,813 1,952,527
Finco Utilitas Sarl, EUR Term Loan B (6 month EURIBOR + 3.750%) 7.608 09-26-30 EUR 754,119 833,811
Multi-utilities 0.3%
Wec US Holdings, Ltd., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 01-27-31   3,586,027 3,588,107
Corporate bonds 4.6%         $50,582,976
(Cost $57,633,771)          
Communication services 0.9%         9,829,230
Diversified telecommunication services 0.2%      
Iliad Holding SASU (E) 6.500 10-15-26   634,000 639,347
Iliad Holding SASU (E) 7.000 10-15-28   2,017,000 2,046,963
Media 0.7%      
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (E) 4.125 07-01-30   2,000,000 1,795,166
United Group BV (Greater of 3 month EURIBOR + 4.250% or 4.250%) (E)(F) 7.792 02-01-29 EUR 614,000 679,564
United Group BV (Greater of 3 month EURIBOR + 4.250% or 4.250%) (F) 7.792 02-01-29 EUR 1,590,000 1,759,783
United Group BV (Greater of 3 month EURIBOR + 4.250% or 4.250%) (E)(F) 7.792 02-15-31 EUR 618,000 686,553
United Group BV (Greater of 3 month EURIBOR + 4.250% or 0.000%) (F) 7.792 02-15-31 EUR 2,000,000 2,221,854
Consumer discretionary 1.3%         14,247,071
Automobile components 0.1%      
Tenneco, Inc. (E) 8.000 11-17-28   1,780,000 1,664,328
Automobiles 0.4%      
Constellation Automotive Financing PLC (E) 4.875 07-15-27 GBP 2,813,000 3,142,012
Constellation Automotive Financing PLC 4.875 07-15-27 GBP 1,014,000 1,132,046
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Consumer
discretionary (continued)
         
Diversified consumer services 0.2%      
Pachelbel Bidco SpA (E) 7.125 05-17-31 EUR 961,000 $1,116,488
Pachelbel Bidco SpA (3 month EURIBOR + 4.250%) (E)(F) 8.066 05-17-31 EUR 1,049,000 1,165,370
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 0.4%      
Punch Finance PLC 6.125 06-30-26 GBP 3,174,000 4,127,022
Leisure products 0.2%      
Mattel, Inc. (E) 3.750 04-01-29   2,000,000 1,899,805
Consumer staples 0.1%         580,439
Food products 0.1%      
Post Holdings, Inc. (E) 6.250 02-15-32   566,000 580,439
Financials 0.2%         1,976,863
Mortgage real estate investment trusts 0.2%      
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (E) 4.625 06-15-29   2,230,000 1,976,863
Health care 0.7%         8,174,951
Health care providers and services 0.6%      
Genesis Care Finance Pty, Ltd. (Overnight SOFR + 5.000%) (B)(E)(F) 10.353 02-16-29   543,328 543,328
Genesis Care UK Finco, Ltd. (Overnight SOFR + 5.000%) (F) 10.353 02-16-29   525,557 525,778
Option Care Health, Inc. (E) 4.375 10-31-29   2,250,000 2,134,211
US Acute Care Solutions LLC (E) 9.750 05-15-29   3,171,000 3,243,958
Pharmaceuticals 0.1%      
Rossini Sarl (3 month EURIBOR + 3.875%) (E)(F) 7.549 12-31-29 EUR 1,550,000 1,727,676
Industrials 0.5%         5,424,886
Air freight and logistics 0.1%      
Rand Parent LLC (E)(G) 8.500 02-15-30   1,247,000 1,247,020
Building products 0.1%      
ACProducts Holdings, Inc. (E) 6.375 05-15-29   1,403,000 713,323
Miter Brands Acquisition Holdco, Inc. (E) 6.750 04-01-32   265,000 272,328
Marine transportation 0.1%      
Anarafe SLU (3 month EURIBOR + 1.000% Cash and 3 month EURIBOR + 11.750% PIK) (E)(F) 15.386 12-31-26 EUR 623,331 833,727
Passenger airlines 0.0%      
JetBlue Airways Corp. (E) 9.875 09-20-31   498,000 492,208
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials (continued)          
Trading companies and distributors 0.2%      
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (E) 4.125 05-15-29   2,000,000 $1,866,280
Information technology 0.3%         3,210,441
Software 0.3%      
TeamSystem SpA (3 month EURIBOR + 3.500%) (E)(F) 7.127 07-31-31 EUR 2,514,000 2,778,975
Veritas US, Inc. (E) 7.500 09-01-25   472,000 431,466
Materials 0.6%         7,139,095
Chemicals 0.3%      
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc. (E) 5.250 09-30-28   557,000 288,209
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc. (E) 7.500 09-30-29   1,984,000 984,927
INEOS Quattro Finance 2 PLC (E) 9.625 03-15-29   1,295,000 1,396,791
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA (E) 5.375 09-01-25   737,000 634,716
Metals and mining 0.3%      
Midwest Vanadium Proprietary, Ltd. (C)(E) 11.500 02-15-18   5,663,972 5,664
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc. (E) 9.000 02-15-30   4,197,000 3,828,788
Asset backed securities 5.2%         $57,221,118
(Cost $56,560,866)          
Asset backed securities 5.2%         57,221,118
Allegro CLO XII, Ltd.
Series 2020-1A, Class D1R (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) (E)(F)
8.783 07-21-37   350,000 348,868
Atlas Senior Loan Fund X, Ltd.
Series 2018-10A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.012%) (E)(F)
8.313 01-15-31   4,900,000 4,900,769
Atlas Senior Loan Fund XI, Ltd.
Series 2018-11A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.312%) (E)(F)
8.591 07-26-31   1,250,000 1,202,250
Atlas Senior Loan Fund, Ltd.
Series 2021-18A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.932%) (E)(F)
9.211 01-18-35   450,000 449,484
Battery Park CLO, Ltd.
Series 2019-1A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) (E)(F)
9.051 07-15-36   250,000 249,967
Canyon Capital CLO, Ltd.
Series 2014-1A, Class CR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.012%) (E)(F)
8.267 01-30-31   750,000 733,564
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Asset backed
securities (continued)
         
CBAM, Ltd.
Series 2019-9A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.150%) (E)(F)
9.478 07-15-37   1,100,000 $1,098,023
Columbia Cent CLO, Ltd.
Series 2020-29A, Class D1R (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.862%) (E)(F)
9.144 10-20-34   150,000 150,169
Crown Point CLO, Ltd.
Series 2018-7A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.762%) (E)(F)
9.044 10-20-31   250,000 248,476
Elevation CLO, Ltd.
Series 2020-11A, Class D1 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.112%) (E)(F)
9.413 04-15-33   1,550,000 1,550,000
Halseypoint CLO, Ltd.
Series 2021-5A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.762%) (E)(F)
9.017 01-30-35   3,150,000 3,156,719
Hayfin US XIV, Ltd.
Series 2021-14A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.912%) (E)(F)
9.194 07-20-34   3,000,000 3,003,618
ICG US CLO, Ltd.
Series 2018-1A, Class C (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.862%) (E)(F)
8.144 04-21-31   750,000 734,759
Jamestown CLO IX, Ltd.
Series 2016-9A, Class CRR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.162%) (E)(F)
9.446 07-25-34   3,450,000 3,464,569
Jamestown CLO XVI, Ltd.
Series 2021-16A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.912%) (E)(F)
9.196 07-25-34   3,100,000 3,106,163
Marble Point CLO XI, Ltd.
Series 2017-2A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.062%) (E)(F)
8.341 12-18-30   2,500,000 2,499,745
Northwoods Capital XV, Ltd.
Series 2017-15A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.012%) (E)(F)
9.355 06-20-34   3,750,000 3,752,618
Northwoods Capital XVII, Ltd.
Series 2018-17A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.112%) (E)(F)
8.394 04-22-31   1,350,000 1,337,834
Parallel, Ltd.          
Series 2020-1A, Class CR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.662%) (E)(F) 8.944 07-20-34   1,350,000 1,354,340
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Asset backed
securities (continued)
         
Series 2021-1A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.712%) (E)(F) 9.013 07-15-34   250,000 $250,063
Romark CLO V, Ltd.
Series 2021-5A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.892%) (E)(F)
9.193 01-15-35   1,850,000 1,831,239
Sculptor CLO XXVII, Ltd.
Series 27A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.962%) (E)(F)
9.243 07-20-34   3,550,000 3,557,892
Shackleton XIV CLO, Ltd.
Series 2019-14A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.962%) (E)(F)
9.243 07-20-34   2,950,000 2,954,593
Sound Point Clo XXVIII, Ltd.
Series 2020-3A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.912%) (E)(F)
9.196 01-25-32   1,550,000 1,549,913
TCW CLO, Ltd.
Series 2020-1A, Class DRR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.662%) (E)(F)
8.944 04-20-34   1,300,000 1,299,899
Trinitas CLO X, Ltd.
Series 2019-10A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.600%) (E)(F)
8.901 01-15-35   1,400,000 1,395,104
Venture CLO, Ltd.
Series 2024-50A, Class D1 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.860%) (E)(F)
8.877 10-20-37   1,250,000 1,250,215
Venture XXXVII CLO, Ltd.
Series 2019-37A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.162%) (E)(F)
9.463 07-15-32   2,200,000 2,178,051
Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.          
Series 2018-3A, Class C (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.412%) (E)(F) 8.694 01-20-32   2,600,000 2,581,387
Series 2020-2A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.062%) (E)(F) 9.363 07-15-34   2,900,000 2,868,898
Series 2021-2A, Class D (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.862%) (E)(F) 9.163 07-15-34   2,200,000 2,161,929
    
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        Shares Value
Common stocks 0.6%         $6,752,066
(Cost $10,772,694)          
Communication services 0.2%         2,552,770
Entertainment 0.1%      
Cineworld Group PLC (H)     80,799 1,595,780
Technicolor Creative Studios SA (B)(H)     94,449 170,178
Technicolor Group SAS (B)(H)     128,309,192 55,315
Media 0.1%      
New Insight Holdings, Inc. (H)     47,967 731,497
Consumer discretionary 0.1%         477,158
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 0.1%      
NPC International, Inc. (B)(H)     108,116 87,023
Silk Topco AS (B)(H)     405,564 390,030
Household durables 0.0%      
Keter Group BV (B)(H)     94,984,601 105
Financials 0.0%         5
Insurance 0.0%      
Jubilee Topco, Ltd. (B)(H)     4,772,269 5
Health care 0.3%         3,612,161
Health care providers and services 0.1%      
GenesisCare Cayman Holdings (B)(H)     24,857 1,117,322
GenesisCare USA Holdings, Inc. (B)(H)     24,857 177,976
Pharmaceuticals 0.2%      
Endo, Inc. (H)     85,810 2,316,863
Industrials 0.0%         42
Marine transportation 0.0%      
Bahia De Las Isletas SL, Class A (B)(H)     38,242,772 42
Information technology 0.0%         109,930
Communications equipment 0.0%      
Vantiva SA (H)     849,152 104,267
Software 0.0%      
Avaya Holdings Corp. (H)     809 5,663
Warrants 0.0%         $0
(Cost $0)          
GenesisCare Cayman Holdings (B)(H)(I)   1,363 0
New Insight Holdings, Inc. (B)(H)(I)   3,597 0
    
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        Par value^ Value
Escrow certificates 0.0%         $0
(Cost $0)          
Endo Luxembourg Holding Company (B)(H)   4,602,816 0
Magellan Health, Inc. (B)(H)   3,400,000 0
    
    Yield (%)   Shares Value
Short-term investments 3.2%         $34,532,987
(Cost $34,533,014)          
Short-term funds 3.2%         34,532,987
John Hancock Collateral Trust (J) 5.2747(K)   96,212 962,081
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class 5.2300(K)   33,570,906 33,570,906
Total investments (Cost $1,127,335,027) 100.6%     $1,103,690,477
Other assets and liabilities, net (0.6%)       (6,515,709)
Total net assets 100.0%         $1,097,174,768
    
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the fund.
^All par values are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Currency Abbreviations
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
Security Abbreviations and Legend
CME CME Group Published Rates
EURIBOR Euro Interbank Offered Rate
PIK Pay-in-Kind Security - Represents a payment-in-kind which may pay interest in additional par and/or cash. Rates shown are the current rate and most recent payment rate.
SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SONIA Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate
(A) Term loans are variable rate obligations. The rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(B) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements.
(C) Non-income producing - Issuer is in default.
(D) This position represents an unsettled loan commitment at period end. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date, including coupon rate, which is disclosed as TBD (To Be Determined).
(E) This security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration.
(F) Variable rate obligation. The coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(G) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 8-31-24.
(H) Non-income producing security.
(I) Strike price and/or expiration date not available.
(J) Investment is an affiliate of the fund, the advisor and/or subadvisor. This security represents the investment of cash collateral received for securities lending.
(K) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 8-31-24.
The fund had the following country composition as a percentage of net assets on 8-31-24:
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United States 78.9%
Cayman Islands 5.2%
Luxembourg 4.6%
United Kingdom 2.9%
Canada 1.9%
Netherlands 1.9%
France 1.0%
Other countries 3.6%
TOTAL 100.0%
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DERIVATIVES
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
EUR 7,570,000 USD 8,200,535 MSCS 3/21/2025 $236,433
USD 2,788,861 EUR 2,510,000 MSCS 1/13/2025 $(1,377)
USD 39,493,818 EUR 35,910,000 MSCS 3/21/2025 (528,839)
USD 2,631,154 EUR 2,400,000 MSCS 5/7/2025 (48,179)
USD 5,792,688 EUR 5,280,000 MSCS 5/12/2025 (102,892)
USD 9,634,371 EUR 8,770,000 MSCS 5/13/2025 (158,446)
USD 2,610,792 EUR 2,370,000 MSCS 5/15/2025 (35,802)
USD 8,656,858 EUR 7,860,000 MSCS 11/6/2025 (172,866)
USD 11,554,725 GBP 9,100,000 MSCS 4/10/2025 (394,699)
            $236,433 $(1,443,100)
    
Derivatives Currency Abbreviations
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
USD U.S. Dollar
    
Derivatives Abbreviations
MSCS Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
OTC Over-the-counter
At 8-31-24, the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,127,405,562. Net unrealized depreciation aggregated to $24,921,752, of which $10,160,751 related to gross unrealized appreciation and $35,082,503 related to gross unrealized depreciation.
See Notes to financial statements regarding investment transactions and other derivatives information.
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Financial statements
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24

Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at value (Cost $1,126,372,919) including $935,159 of securities loaned $1,102,728,396
Affiliated investments, at value (Cost $962,108) 962,081
Total investments, at value (Cost $1,127,335,027) 1,103,690,477
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 236,433
Cash 4,242,066
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $58,499) 78,836
Collateral segregated at custodian for OTC derivative contracts 1,798,481
Interest receivable 8,754,894
Receivable for fund shares sold 406,382
Receivable for investments sold 17,553,250
Receivable for securities lending income 1,598
Receivable from affiliates 21,647
Other assets 74,829
Total assets 1,136,858,893
Liabilities  
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 1,443,100
Distributions payable 66,847
Payable for investments purchased 35,582,851
Payable for fund shares repurchased 1,376,984
Payable upon return of securities loaned 958,375
Payable to affiliates  
Accounting and legal services fees 35,923
Transfer agent fees 37,869
Trustees’ fees 1,065
Other liabilities and accrued expenses 181,111
Total liabilities 39,684,125
Net assets $1,097,174,768
Net assets consist of  
Paid-in capital $1,638,809,354
Total distributable earnings (loss) (541,634,586)
Net assets $1,097,174,768
 
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24  (continued)

Net asset value per share  
Based on net asset value and shares outstanding - the fund has an unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value  
Class A ($122,075,943 ÷ 15,954,608 shares)1 $7.65
Class C ($11,767,647 ÷ 1,531,797 shares)1 $7.68
Class I ($262,629,935 ÷ 34,363,572 shares) $7.64
Class R6 ($65,932,907 ÷ 8,612,237 shares) $7.66
Class 1 ($16,584,960 ÷ 2,170,389 shares) $7.64
Class NAV ($618,183,376 ÷ 80,785,280 shares) $7.65
Maximum offering price per share  
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 97.5%)2 $7.85
    
1 Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $100,000. On sales of $100,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended 8-31-24

Investment income  
Interest $97,758,759
Dividends 3,998,223
Securities lending 155,393
Other income 883
Total investment income 101,913,258
Expenses  
Investment management fees 6,900,962
Distribution and service fees 453,183
Line of credit fees 310,115
Accounting and legal services fees 202,951
Transfer agent fees 493,648
Trustees’ fees 22,118
Custodian fees 123,922
State registration fees 137,313
Printing and postage 28,642
Professional fees 220,778
Other 29,995
Total expenses 8,923,627
Less expense reductions (1,329,671)
Net expenses 7,593,956
Net investment income 94,319,302
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) on  
Unaffiliated investments and foreign currency transactions (34,869,961)
Affiliated investments 3,733
Forward foreign currency contracts (38,931)
  (34,905,159)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of  
Unaffiliated investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 30,232,052
Affiliated investments (27)
Forward foreign currency contracts (729,610)
  29,502,415
Net realized and unrealized loss (5,402,744)
Increase in net assets from operations $88,916,558
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  

  Year ended
8-31-24
Year ended
8-31-23
Increase (decrease) in net assets    
From operations    
Net investment income $94,319,302 $105,824,139
Net realized loss (34,905,159) (97,559,804)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 29,502,415 72,342,640
Increase in net assets resulting from operations 88,916,558 80,606,975
Distributions to shareholders    
From earnings    
Class A (11,222,140) (12,318,733)
Class C (1,021,239) (1,344,832)
Class I (25,217,694) (26,560,729)
Class R6 (6,541,355) (21,036,355)
Class 1 (1,378,357) (1,386,108)
Class NAV (46,082,342) (55,312,802)
Total distributions (91,463,127) (117,959,559)
From fund share transactions 113,832,275 (867,790,123)
Total increase (decrease) 111,285,706 (905,142,707)
Net assets    
Beginning of year 985,889,062 1,891,031,769
End of year $1,097,174,768 $985,889,062
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Financial highlights
CLASS A SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.67 $7.75 $8.30 $7.89 $8.28
Net investment income1 0.70 0.63 0.34 0.30 0.36
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.05) (0.02) (0.51) 0.36 (0.36)
Total from investment operations 0.65 0.61 (0.17) 0.66
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.67) (0.69) (0.38) (0.25) (0.39)
Net asset value, end of period $7.65 $7.67 $7.75 $8.30 $7.89
Total return (%)2,3 8.89 8.52 (2.05) 8.41 0.11
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $122 $132 $148 $118 $89
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.15 1.164 1.10 1.12 1.175
Expenses including reductions 1.00 1.024 1.01 1.00 0.995
Net investment income 9.08 8.31 4.18 3.71 4.49
Portfolio turnover (%) 51 28 52 59 81
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Includes interest expense of 0.02%.
5 Includes reimbursement of legal fees of 0.01%.
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CLASS C SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.70 $7.78 $8.33 $7.92 $8.32
Net investment income1 0.64 0.57 0.27 0.25 0.30
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.04) (0.01) (0.50) 0.34 (0.37)
Total from investment operations 0.60 0.56 (0.23) 0.59 (0.07)
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.62) (0.64) (0.32) (0.18) (0.33)
Net asset value, end of period $7.68 $7.70 $7.78 $8.33 $7.92
Total return (%)2,3 8.08 7.71 (2.76) 7.58 (0.74)
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $12 $13 $19 $22 $39
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.90 1.914 1.85 1.87 1.925
Expenses including reductions 1.75 1.774 1.76 1.75 1.745
Net investment income 8.33 7.51 3.37 3.00 3.77
Portfolio turnover (%) 51 28 52 59 81
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Includes interest expense of 0.02%.
5 Includes reimbursement of legal fees of 0.01%.
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CLASS I SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.66 $7.74 $8.29 $7.89 $8.28
Net investment income1 0.71 0.64 0.35 0.31 0.38
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.04) (0.01) (0.50) 0.35 (0.36)
Total from investment operations 0.67 0.63 (0.15) 0.66 0.02
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.69) (0.71) (0.40) (0.26) (0.41)
Net asset value, end of period $7.64 $7.66 $7.74 $8.29 $7.89
Total return (%)2 9.13 8.77 (1.83) 8.52 0.34
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $263 $275 $454 $252 $49
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.90 0.903 0.85 0.87 0.924
Expenses including reductions 0.77 0.793 0.78 0.77 0.764
Net investment income 9.27 8.43 4.42 3.84 4.72
Portfolio turnover (%) 51 28 52 59 81
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Includes interest expense of 0.02%.
4 Includes reimbursement of legal fees of 0.01%.
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CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.67 $7.75 $8.30 $7.89 $8.29
Net investment income1 0.72 0.63 0.37 0.32 0.39
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.03) 0.01 (0.51) 0.36 (0.37)
Total from investment operations 0.69 0.64 (0.14) 0.68 0.02
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.70) (0.72) (0.41) (0.27) (0.42)
Net asset value, end of period $7.66 $7.67 $7.75 $8.30 $7.89
Total return (%)2 9.39 8.89 (1.71) 8.77 0.33
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $66 $82 $505 $342 $2
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.79 0.803 0.74 0.77 0.814
Expenses including reductions 0.66 0.683 0.66 0.66 0.654
Net investment income 9.44 8.32 4.57 3.93 4.88
Portfolio turnover (%) 51 28 52 59 81
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Includes interest expense of 0.02%.
4 Includes reimbursement of legal fees of 0.01%.
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CLASS 1 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.66 $7.74 $8.29 $7.88 $8.28
Net investment income1 0.72 0.65 0.36 0.33 0.38
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.04) (0.01) (0.50) 0.35 (0.36)
Total from investment operations 0.68 0.64 (0.14) 0.68 0.02
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.70) (0.72) (0.41) (0.27) (0.42)
Net asset value, end of period $7.64 $7.66 $7.74 $8.29 $7.88
Total return (%)2 9.21 8.85 (1.76) 8.74 0.29
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $17 $15 $16 $15 $16
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.84 0.843 0.78 0.81 0.854
Expenses including reductions 0.70 0.723 0.70 0.70 0.694
Net investment income 9.37 8.63 4.46 4.04 4.82
Portfolio turnover (%) 51 28 52 59 81
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Includes interest expense of 0.02%.
4 Includes reimbursement of legal fees of 0.01%.
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CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $7.67 $7.75 $8.30 $7.89 $8.29
Net investment income1 0.72 0.65 0.36 0.33 0.38
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.04) (0.01) (0.50) 0.35 (0.36)
Total from investment operations 0.68 0.64 (0.14) 0.68 0.02
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.70) (0.72) (0.41) (0.27) (0.42)
Net asset value, end of period $7.65 $7.67 $7.75 $8.30 $7.89
Total return (%)2 9.26 8.89 (1.72) 8.78 0.34
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $618 $468 $749 $1,001 $583
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.79 0.793 0.73 0.76 0.804
Expenses including reductions 0.66 0.683 0.67 0.66 0.654
Net investment income 9.35 8.59 4.42 4.03 4.80
Portfolio turnover (%) 51 28 52 59 81
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Includes interest expense of 0.02%.
4 Includes reimbursement of legal fees of 0.01%.
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Notes to financial statements
Note 1Organization
John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the fund is to seek a high level of current income.
The fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently outstanding are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R6 shares are only available to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class 1 shares are offered only to certain affiliates of Manulife Financial Corporation. Class NAV shares are offered to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds, retirement plans for employees of John Hancock and/or Manulife Financial Corporation, and certain 529 plans. Class C shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase (certain exclusions may apply). Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees for each class may differ.
Note 2Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant. The fund qualifies as an investment company under Topic 946 of Accounting Standards Codification of US GAAP.
Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. In case of emergency or other disruption resulting in the NYSE not opening for trading or the NYSE closing at a time other than the regularly scheduled close, the net asset value (NAV) may be determined as of the regularly scheduled close of the NYSE pursuant to the Valuation Policies and Procedures of the Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management LLC.
In order to value the securities, the fund uses the following valuation techniques: Debt obligations are typically valued based on evaluated prices provided by an independent pricing vendor. Independent pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing, which takes into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data, as well as broker supplied prices. Equity securities, including exchange-traded or closed-end funds, are typically valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or principal market where the security trades. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the securities are valued using the last available bid price. Investments by the fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Trust (JHCT), are valued at their respective NAVs each business day. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward rates which are based on foreign currency exchange spot rates and forward points supplied by an independent pricing vendor.  Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing vendor.
In certain instances, the Pricing Committee of the Advisor may determine to value equity securities using prices obtained from another exchange or market if trading on the exchange or market on which prices are typically obtained did not open for trading as scheduled, or if trading closed earlier than scheduled, and trading occurred as normal on another exchange or market.
Other portfolio securities and assets, for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The frequency with which these fair valuation procedures are used cannot
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be predicted and fair value of securities may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. Trading in foreign securities may be completed before the scheduled daily close of trading on the NYSE. Significant events at the issuer or market level may affect the values of securities between the time when the valuation of the securities is generally determined and the close of the NYSE. If a significant event occurs, these securities may be fair valued, as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Advisor uses fair value adjustment factors provided by an independent pricing vendor to value certain foreign securities in order to adjust for events that may occur between the close of foreign exchanges or markets and the close of the NYSE.
The fund uses a three tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including registered investment companies. Level 2 includes securities valued using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Advisor’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events or trends, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Changes in valuation techniques and related inputs may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the fund’s investments as of August 31, 2024, by major security category or type:
  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Investments in securities:        
Assets        
Term loans $954,601,330 $952,464,380 $2,136,950
Corporate bonds 50,582,976 50,039,648 543,328
Asset backed securities 57,221,118 57,221,118
Common stocks 6,752,066 $2,316,863 2,437,207 1,997,996
Warrants
Escrow certificates
Short-term investments 34,532,987 34,532,987
Total investments in securities $1,103,690,477 $36,849,850 $1,062,162,353 $4,678,274
Derivatives:        
Assets        
Forward foreign currency contracts $236,433 $236,433
Liabilities        
Forward foreign currency contracts (1,443,100) (1,443,100)
Level 3 includes securities valued at $0. Refer to Fund’s investments.
Term loans (Floating rate loans). The fund may invest in term loans, which are debt securities and are often rated below investment grade at the time of purchase. Term loans are generally subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and generally have longer settlement periods than conventional debt securities. Term loans involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest-rate risk, counterparty risk, and risk associated with extended settlement. The liquidity of term loans, including the volume and frequency of secondary market trading
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in such loans, varies significantly over time and among individual loans. During periods of infrequent trading, valuing a term loan can be more difficult and buying and selling a term loan at an acceptable price can be more difficult and delayed, which could result in a loss.
The fund’s ability to receive payments of principal, interest and other amounts in connection with term loans will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The fund’s failure to receive scheduled payments on a term loan due to a default, bankruptcy or other reason would adversely affect the fund’s income and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Transactions in loan investments typically take a significant amount of time (i.e., seven days or longer) to settle. This could pose a liquidity risk to the fund and, if the fund’s exposure to such investments is substantial, it could impair the fund’s ability to meet redemptions. Because term loans may not be rated by independent credit rating agencies, a decision to invest in a particular loan could depend exclusively on the subadvisor’s credit analysis of the borrower and/or term loan agents. There is greater risk that the fund may have limited rights to enforce the terms of an underlying loan than for other types of debt instruments.
At August 31, 2024, the fund had $180,835 in unfunded loan commitments outstanding.
Mortgage and asset-backed securities. The fund may invest in mortgage-related securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities, which are debt obligations that represent interests in pools of mortgages or other income-bearing assets, such as consumer loans or receivables. Such securities often involve risks that are different from the risks associated with investing in other types of debt securities. Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are subject to changes in the payment patterns of borrowers of the underlying debt. When interest rates fall, borrowers are more likely to refinance or prepay their debt before its stated maturity. This may result in the fund having to reinvest the proceeds in lower yielding securities, effectively reducing the fund’s income. Conversely, if interest rates rise and borrowers repay their debt more slowly than expected, the time in which the mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are paid off could be extended, reducing the fund’s cash available for reinvestment in higher yielding securities.  The timely payment of principal and interest of certain mortgage-related securities is guaranteed with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Pools created and guaranteed by non-governmental issuers, including government-sponsored corporations (e.g., FNMA), may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, but there can be no assurance that private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. The fund is also subject to risks associated with securities with contractual cash flows including asset-backed and mortgage related securities such as collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage pass-through securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The value, liquidity and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including real estate value, pre-payments, delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily NAV calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts on debt securities. Debt obligations may be placed in a non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Dividend income is recorded on ex-date, except for dividends of certain foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income, net of withholding taxes, is recorded when the fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. The fund receives collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The fund may invest its cash collateral in JHCT, an affiliate of the fund, which has a floating NAV and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment company. JHCT is a prime money market fund and invests in
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short-term money market investments. The fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCT with respect to the cash collateral.
The fund has the right to recall loaned securities on demand. If a borrower fails to return loaned securities when due, then the lending agent is responsible and indemnifies the fund for the lent securities. The lending agent uses the collateral received from the borrower to purchase replacement securities of the same issue, type, class and series of the loaned securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of replacement securities, the lending agent is responsible for satisfying the shortfall but only to the extent that the shortfall is not due to any decrease in the value of JHCT.
Although the risk of loss on securities lent is mitigated by receiving collateral from the borrower and through lending agent indemnification, the fund could experience a delay in recovering securities or could experience a lower than expected return if the borrower fails to return the securities on a timely basis. During the existence of the loan, the fund will receive from the borrower amounts equivalent to any dividends, interest or other distributions on the loaned securities, as well as interest on such amounts. The fund receives compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Securities lending income received by the fund is net of fees retained by the securities lending agent. Net income received from JHCT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Obligations to repay collateral received by the fund are shown on the Statement of assets and liabilities as Payable upon return of securities loaned and are secured by the loaned securities. As of August 31, 2024, the fund loaned securities valued at $935,159 and received $958,375 of cash collateral.
Foreign investing. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Foreign investments are subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs), accounting standards and other factors.
Overdraft. The fund may have the ability to borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the fund’s custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the fund to make properly authorized payments. The fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the extent of any overdraft, and to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Line of credit. The fund and other affiliated funds have entered into a syndicated line of credit agreement with Citibank, N.A. as the administrative agent that enables them to participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, which is in effect through July 14, 2025 unless extended or renewed. Subject to the needs of all other affiliated funds, the fund can borrow up to an aggregate commitment amount of $400 million ($200 million is dedicated to the fund), subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the agreement. A commitment fee payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund based on a combination of fixed and asset-based allocations and is reflected in Line of credit fees on the Statement of operations. For the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund had no borrowings under the line of credit. Commitment fees for the year ended August 31, 2024, were $310,115.
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Expenses. Within the John Hancock group of funds complex, expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to such fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees, for all classes, are charged daily at the class level based on the net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
For federal income tax purposes, as of August 31, 2024, the fund has a short-term capital loss carryforward of $69,814,138 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $444,174,126 available to offset future net realized capital gains. These carryforwards do not expire.
Qualified late year ordinary losses of $2,520,776 are treated as occurring on September 1, 2024, the first day of the fund’s next taxable year.
As of August 31, 2024, the fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The fund generally declares dividends daily and pays them monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are typically distributed annually.
The tax character of distributions for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
  August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023
Ordinary income $91,463,127 $117,959,559
Distributions paid by the fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of August 31, 2024, there were no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, if any, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the fund’s financial statements as a return of capital. 
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences at fiscal year end. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to defaulted bonds, foreign currency transactions, derivative transactions and amortization and accretion on debt securities.
Note 3Derivative instruments
The fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objective. Derivatives include a variety of different instruments that may be traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, on a regulated exchange or through a clearing facility. The risks in using derivatives vary depending upon the structure of the instruments, including the use of leverage, optionality, the liquidity or lack of liquidity of the contract, the creditworthiness of the counterparty or clearing organization and the volatility of the position. Some derivatives involve risks that are
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potentially greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the referenced securities or other referenced underlying instrument. Specifically, the fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an OTC derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction.
Derivatives which are typically traded through the OTC market are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC). Derivative counterparty risk is managed through an ongoing evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties and, if applicable, designated clearing organizations. The fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk for derivatives traded in the OTC market, whenever possible, by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement with each of its OTC counterparties. The ISDA gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under the agreement if there is certain deterioration in the credit quality or contractual default of the other party, as defined in the ISDA. Upon an event of default or a termination of the ISDA, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions and to net amounts owed.
As defined by the ISDA, the fund may have collateral agreements with certain counterparties to mitigate counterparty risk on OTC derivatives. Subject to established minimum levels, collateral for OTC transactions is generally determined based on the net aggregate unrealized gain or loss on contracts with a particular counterparty. Collateral pledged to the fund, if any, is held in a segregated account by a third-party agent or held by the custodian bank for the benefit of the fund and can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. government or related agencies; collateral posted by the fund, if any, for OTC transactions is held in a segregated account at the fund’s custodian and is noted in the accompanying Fund’s investments, or if cash is posted, on the Statement of assets and liabilities. The fund’s risk of loss due to counterparty risk is equal to the asset value of outstanding contracts offset by collateral received.
Certain derivatives are traded or cleared on an exchange or central clearinghouse. Exchange-traded or centrally-cleared transactions generally present less counterparty risk to a fund than OTC transactions. The exchange or clearinghouse stands between the fund and the broker to the contract and therefore, credit risk is generally limited to the failure of the exchange or clearinghouse and the clearing member.
Forward foreign currency contracts. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell specific currencies at a price that is set on the date of the contract. The forward contract calls for delivery of the currencies on a future date that is specified in the contract. Forwards are typically traded OTC. Risks related to the use of forwards include the possible failure of counterparties to meet the terms of the forward agreement, the failure of the counterparties to timely post collateral if applicable, and the risk that currency movements will not favor the fund thereby reducing the fund’s total return, and the potential for losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the fund as an unrealized gain or loss. Realized gains or losses, equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency or settlement with the counterparty.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used forward foreign currency contracts to manage against anticipated currency exchange rate changes and to gain exposure to foreign currencies. The fund held forward foreign currency contracts with USD notional values ranging from $91.4 million to $110.6 million, as measured at each quarter end.
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Fair value of derivative instruments by risk category
The table below summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the fund at August 31, 2024 by risk category:
Risk Statement of assets
and liabilities
location
Financial
instruments
location
Assets
derivatives
fair value
Liabilities
derivatives
fair value
Currency Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts Forward foreign currency contracts $236,433 $(1,443,100)
For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements, as defined by the ISDAs, in the Statement of assets and liabilities. In the event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA allows an offset of amounts across the various transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty.
 Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Net realized gain (loss) on:
Risk Forward foreign
currency contracts
Currency $(38,931)
The table below summarizes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Risk Forward foreign
currency contracts
Currency $(729,610)
Note 4Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, including the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) serves as investment advisor for the fund. John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as principal underwriter of the fund. The Advisor and the Distributor are indirect, principally owned subsidiaries of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), which in turn is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.
Management fee.  The fund has an investment management agreement with the Advisor under which the fund pays a daily management fee to the Advisor equivalent on an annual basis to the sum of: (a) 0.680% of the first $1.10 billion of the fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.630% of the next $1.90 billion of the fund’s average daily net assets; (c) 0.605% of the next $1.50 billion of the fund’s average daily net assets; (d) 0.590% of the next
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$1.50 billion of the fund’s average daily net assets and (e) 0.570% of the fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $6.00 billion. The Advisor has a subadvisory agreement with BCSF Advisors, LP (Bain Capital Credit) (Subadvisor). The fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee and/or reimburse expenses for certain funds of the John Hancock group of funds complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund. During the year ended August 31, 2024, this waiver amounted to 0.01% of the fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement expires on July 31, 2026, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of the fund exceed 0.66% of average net assets of the fund. For purposes of this agreement, “expenses of the fund” means all fund expenses, excluding 12b-1 fees, service fee, transfer agent fee, brokerage commissions, prime brokerage fees, interest expense, acquired fund fees, short dividend expense, litigation and indemnification expenses, taxes and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of business, and all other class level expenses. This agreement expires on December 31, 2024, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund in an amount equal to the amount by which expenses of Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R6, Class 1 and Class NAV shares exceed 1.00%, 1.75%, 0.77%, 0.66%, 0.70% and 0.66%, respectively, of average net assets attributable to the applicable class. For purposes of this agreement, “expenses of Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R6, Class 1 and Class NAV shares” means all expenses of the fund attributable to the applicable class plus class specific expenses, excluding interest expense, acquired fund fees, brokerage commissions, prime brokerage fees, short dividend expense, litigation and indemnification expenses, taxes and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of business. This agreement expires on December 31, 2024, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, the expense reductions described above amounted to the following:
Class Expense reduction
Class A $193,236
Class C 19,177
Class I 364,481
Class R6 93,505
Class Expense reduction
Class 1 $20,643
Class NAV 638,629
Total $1,329,671
 
Expenses waived or reimbursed in the current fiscal period are not subject to recapture in future fiscal periods.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements as described above, incurred for the year ended August 31, 2024, were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.55% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the fund reimburses the Advisor for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, compliance, accounting and recordkeeping services to the fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred, for the year ended August 31, 2024, amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
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Distribution and service plans. The fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The fund has adopted distribution and service plans for certain classes as detailed below pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the fund. The fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the fund’s shares:
Class Rule 12b-1 Fee
Class A 0.25%
Class C 1.00%
Class 1 0.05%
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $48,216 for the year ended August 31, 2024. Of this amount, $10,209 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes and $38,007 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers.
Class A and Class C shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Certain Class A shares purchased, including those that are acquired through purchases of $250,000 or more, and redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 0.50% sales charge. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC. CDSCs are applied to the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended August 31, 2024, CDSCs received by the Distributor amounted to $6,011 and $807 for Class A and Class C shares, respectively.
Transfer agent fees. The John Hancock group of funds has a complex-wide transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Advisor. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses, including payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to five categories of share classes: Retail Share and Institutional Share Classes of Non-Municipal Bond Funds, Class R6 Shares, Retirement Share Classes and Municipal Bond Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended August 31, 2024 were as follows:
Class Distribution and service fees Transfer agent fees
Class A $318,717 $148,547
Class C 126,882 14,788
Class I 326,596
Class R6 3,717
Class 1 7,584
Total $453,183 $493,648
Trustee expenses. The fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Advisor or its affiliates. The costs of paying Trustee compensation and expenses are allocated to the fund based on its net assets relative to other funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex.
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Note 6Fund share transactions
Transactions in fund shares for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class A shares        
Sold 4,457,322 $34,171,694 4,461,202 $33,675,926
Distributions reinvested 1,414,561 10,830,478 1,581,943 11,875,881
Repurchased (7,167,211) (54,927,374) (7,863,503) (59,259,786)
Net decrease (1,295,328) $(9,925,202) (1,820,358) $(13,707,979)
Class C shares        
Sold 420,667 $3,235,367 369,286 $2,790,311
Distributions reinvested 130,484 1,002,985 174,240 1,312,229
Repurchased (708,498) (5,447,520) (1,280,485) (9,686,247)
Net decrease (157,347) $(1,209,168) (736,959) $(5,583,707)
Class I shares        
Sold 18,713,548 $143,299,027 17,592,037 $133,126,728
Distributions reinvested 3,267,189 24,982,744 3,511,156 26,314,458
Repurchased (23,549,228) (179,864,018) (43,859,656) (329,990,420)
Net decrease (1,568,491) $(11,582,247) (22,756,463) $(170,549,234)
Class R6 shares        
Sold 1,370,028 $10,496,490 2,764,690 $20,712,475
Distributions reinvested 853,520 6,541,048 2,775,511 20,774,532
Repurchased (4,293,944) (32,904,774) (60,078,059) (450,848,904)
Net decrease (2,070,396) $(15,867,236) (54,537,858) $(409,361,897)
Class 1 shares        
Sold 525,631 $4,015,670 383,396 $2,886,060
Distributions reinvested 180,258 1,378,357 184,832 1,386,108
Repurchased (517,083) (3,950,381) (683,135) (5,126,711)
Net increase (decrease) 188,806 $1,443,646 (114,907) $(854,543)
Class NAV shares        
Sold 22,148,496 $169,681,604 519,887 $3,922,350
Distributions reinvested 6,018,171 46,082,342 7,372,704 55,312,802
Repurchased (8,451,653) (64,791,464) (43,446,863) (326,967,915)
Net increase (decrease) 19,715,014 $150,972,482 (35,554,272) $(267,732,763)
Total net increase (decrease) 14,812,258 $113,832,275 (115,520,817) $(867,790,123)
Affiliates of the fund owned 100% of shares of Class 1 and Class NAV on August 31, 2024. Such concentration of shareholders’ capital could have a material effect on the fund if such shareholders redeem from the fund.
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Note 7Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments, amounted to $648,202,362 and $507,351,943, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Note 8Investment by affiliated funds
Certain investors in the fund are affiliated funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. The affiliated funds do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, this investment may represent a significant portion of the fund’s net assets. At August 31, 2024, funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex held 56.3% of the fund’s net assets. The following fund(s) had an affiliate ownership of 5% or more of the fund’s net assets:
Fund Affiliated Concentration
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio 21.4%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Growth Portfolio 11.9%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio 9.3%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio 9.2%
Note 9Investment in affiliated underlying funds
The fund may invest in affiliated underlying funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. Information regarding the fund’s fiscal year to date purchases and sales of the affiliated underlying funds as well as income and capital gains earned by the fund, if any, is as follows:
              Dividends and distributions
Affiliate Ending
share
amount
Beginning
value
Cost of
purchases
Proceeds
from shares
sold
Realized
gain
(loss)
Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Income
distributions
received
Capital gain
distributions
received
Ending
value
John Hancock Collateral Trust* 96,212 $212,076,987 $(211,118,612) $3,733 $(27) $155,393 $962,081
    
* Refer to the Securities lending note within Note 2 for details regarding this investment.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds II and Shareholders of John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the fund’s investments, of John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Funds II, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agents, agent banks and brokers; when replies were not received from agent banks and brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 28, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the John Hancock group of funds since 1988.
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Tax information
(Unaudited)
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended August 31, 2024.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2024 Form 1099-DIV in early 2025. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2024.
Please consult a tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of your investment in the fund.
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EVALUATION OF ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

This section describes the evaluation by the Board of Trustees (the Board) of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust) of the Advisory Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) and the Subadvisory Agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) with Bain Capital Credit (the Subadvisor), for John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (the fund). The Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the Agreements. Prior to the June 24-27, 2024 meeting at which the Agreements were approved, the Board also discussed and considered information regarding the proposed continuation of the Agreements at a meeting held on May 28-30, 2024. The Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) (the Independent Trustees) also met separately to evaluate and discuss the information presented, including with counsel to the Independent Trustees and a third-party consulting firm.
Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
At meetings held on June 24-27, 2024, the Board, including the Trustees who are not parties to any Agreement or considered to be interested persons of the Trust under the 1940 Act, reapproved for an annual period the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor and the Subadvisory Agreement between the Advisor and the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.
In considering the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board received in advance of the meetings a variety of materials relating to the fund, the Advisor and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for a peer group of similar funds prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, performance information for an applicable benchmark index; and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for comparably managed accounts, as applicable, and other information provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor under their respective Agreements, as well as information regarding the Advisor’s revenues and costs of providing services to the fund and any compensation paid to affiliates of the Advisor. At the meetings at which the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are considered, particular focus is given to information concerning fund performance, comparability of fees and total expenses, and profitability. However, the Board noted that the evaluation process with respect to the Advisor and the Subadvisor is an ongoing one. In this regard, the Board also took into account discussions with management and information provided to the Board (including its various committees) at prior meetings with respect to the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the fund, including quarterly performance reports prepared by management containing reviews of investment results and prior presentations from the Subadvisor with respect to the fund. The information received and considered by the Board in connection with the May and June meetings and throughout the year was both written and oral. The Board also considered the nature, quality, and extent of non-advisory services, if any, to be provided to the fund by the Advisor’s affiliates, including distribution services. The Board considered the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement separately in the course of its review.  In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Advisor and Subadvisor in providing services to the fund.
Throughout the process, the Board asked questions of and requested additional information from management. The Board is assisted by counsel for the Trust and the Independent Trustees are also separately assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the proposed continuation of the Agreements and discussed the proposed continuation of the Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of management were present.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement
In approving the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Board also considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets, and the industry) and did not treat any single factor as determinative, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Board’s conclusions may be based in part on its consideration of the advisory and subadvisory arrangements in prior years and on the Board’s ongoing regular review of fund performance and operations throughout the year.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. Among the information received by the Board from the Advisor relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund, the Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor relating to its operations and personnel, descriptions of its organizational and management structure, and information regarding the Advisor’s compliance and regulatory history, including its Form ADV. The Board also noted that on a regular basis it receives and reviews information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding the fund’s compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Board observed that the scope of services provided by the Advisor, and of the undertakings required of the Advisor in connection with those services, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the fund’s compliance programs, risk management programs, liquidity risk management programs, derivatives risk management programs, and cybersecurity programs, had expanded over time as a result of regulatory, market and other developments. The Board considered that the Advisor is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the fund, including, but not limited to, general supervision of and coordination of the services provided by the Subadvisor, and is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the activities of the Subadvisor and other third-party service providers. The Board also considered the significant risks assumed by the Advisor in connection with the services provided to the fund including entrepreneurial risk in sponsoring new funds and ongoing risks including investment, operational, enterprise, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks with respect to all funds.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor, the Trustees also took into account their knowledge of the Advisor’s management and the quality of the performance of the Advisor’s duties, through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year and through each Trustee’s experience as a Trustee of the Trust and of the other trusts in the John Hancock group of funds complex (the John Hancock Fund Complex).
In the course of their deliberations regarding the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things:
(a) the skills and competency with which the Advisor has in the past managed the Trust’s affairs and its subadvisory relationship, the Advisor’s oversight and monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and compliance programs, such as the Subadvisor’s compliance with fund policies and objectives, review of brokerage matters, including with respect to trade allocation and best execution and the Advisor’s timeliness in responding to performance issues;
(b) the background, qualifications and skills of the Advisor’s personnel;
(c) the Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures and its responsiveness to regulatory changes and fund industry developments;
(d) the Advisor’s administrative capabilities, including its ability to supervise the other service providers for the fund, as well as the Advisor’s oversight of any securities lending activity, its monitoring of class action litigation and collection of class action settlements on behalf of the fund, and bringing loss recovery actions on behalf of the fund;
(e) the financial condition of the Advisor and whether it has the financial wherewithal to provide a high level and quality of services to the fund;
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(f) the Advisor’s initiatives intended to improve various aspects of the Trust’s operations and investor experience with the fund; and
(g) the Advisor’s reputation and experience in serving as an investment advisor to the Trust and the benefit to shareholders of investing in funds that are part of a family of funds offering a variety of investments.
The Board concluded that the Advisor may reasonably be expected to continue to provide a high quality of services under the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund.
Investment performance. In considering the fund’s performance, the Board noted that it reviews at its regularly scheduled meetings information about the fund’s performance results. In connection with the consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board:
(a) reviewed information prepared by management regarding the fund’s performance;
(b) considered the comparative performance of an applicable benchmark index;
(c) considered the performance of comparable funds, if any, as included in the report prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data; and
(d) took into account the Advisor’s analysis of the fund’s performance and its plans and recommendations regarding the Trust’s subadvisory arrangements generally.
The Board noted that while it found the data provided by the independent third-party generally useful it recognized its limitations, including in particular that the data may vary depending on the end date selected and the results of the performance comparisons may vary depending on the selection of the peer group. The Board noted that the fund outperformed its benchmark index for the one-year period and underperformed for the three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board also noted that the fund outperformed its peer group median for the one- and five-year periods, underperformed for the ten-year period and performed in line for the three-year period ended December 31, 2023. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the factors that contributed to the fund’s performance relative to the benchmark index for the three-, five- and ten-year periods and relative to its peer group median for the ten-year period. The Board also noted that the fund’s longer term performance in part reflects that of the previous subadvisor. The Board concluded that the fund’s performance is being monitored and reasonably addressed where appropriate.
Fees and expenses. The Board reviewed comparative information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, including, among other data, the fund’s contractual and net management fees (and subadvisory fees, to the extent available) and total expenses as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory and subadvisory services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor. The Board considered the fund’s ranking within a smaller group of peer funds chosen by the independent third-party provider, as well as the fund’s ranking within a broader group of funds. In comparing the fund’s contractual and net management fees to those of comparable funds, the Board noted that such fees include both advisory and administrative costs.  The Board noted that net management fees for the fund are higher than the peer group median and net total expenses for the fund are equal to the peer group median.
The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s expenses. The Board also noted recent actions taken to reduce the fund’s fees and expenses and that the fund’s lower fees and expenses were not fully reflected in the comparative information provided by the independent third-party. The Board also took into account management’s discussion with respect to the overall management fee, the fees of the Subadvisor, including the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Advisor after payment of the subadvisory fee, in each case in light of the services rendered for those amounts and the risks undertaken by the Advisor. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays the subadvisory fee, and that such fees are negotiated at arm’s length with respect to the Subadvisor. In addition, the Board took into account that management had agreed to implement an overall fee waiver across
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the complex, including the fund, which is discussed further below. The Board also noted actions taken over the past several years to reduce the fund’s operating expenses. The Board also noted that, in addition, the Advisor is currently waiving fees and/or reimbursing expenses with respect to the fund and that the fund has breakpoints in its contractual management fee schedule that reduces management fees as assets increase. The Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor concerning the investment advisory fee charged by the Advisor or one of its advisory affiliates to other clients (including other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex) having similar investment mandates, if any. The Board considered any differences between the Advisor’s and Subadvisor’s services to the fund and the services they provide to other comparable clients or funds. The Board concluded that the advisory fee paid with respect to the fund is reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the fund under the Advisory Agreement.
Profitability/Indirect benefits. In considering the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the Advisor’s relationship with the Trust, the Board:
(a) reviewed financial information of the Advisor;
(b) reviewed and considered information presented by the Advisor regarding the net profitability to the Advisor and its affiliates with respect to the fund;
(c) received and reviewed profitability information with respect to the John Hancock Fund Complex as a whole and with respect to the fund;
(d) received information with respect to the Advisor’s allocation methodologies used in preparing the profitability data and considered that the Advisor hired an independent third-party consultant to provide an analysis of the Advisor’s allocation methodologies;
(e) considered that the John Hancock insurance companies that are affiliates of the Advisor, as shareholders of the Trust directly or through their separate accounts, receive certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by certain funds of the Trust and noted that these tax benefits, which are not available to participants in qualified retirement plans under applicable income tax law, are reflected in the profitability information reviewed by the Board;
(f) considered that the Advisor also provides administrative services to the fund on a cost basis pursuant to an administrative services agreement;
(g) noted that affiliates of the Advisor provide transfer agency services and distribution services to the fund, and that the fund’s distributor also receives Rule 12b-1 payments to support distribution of the fund;
(h) noted that the Advisor also derives reputational and other indirect benefits from providing advisory services to the fund;
(i) noted that the subadvisory fee for the fund is paid by the Advisor and is negotiated at arm’s length;
(j) considered the Advisor’s ongoing costs and expenditures necessary to improve services, meet new regulatory and compliance requirements, and adapt to other challenges impacting the fund industry; and
(k) considered that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits in exchange for the level of services it provides to the fund and the risks that it assumes as Advisor, including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the level of profitability, if any, of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the fund was reasonable and not excessive.
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Economies of scale. In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders, the Board:
(a) considered that the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for certain funds of the John Hancock Fund Complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios) or otherwise reimburse the expenses of the participating portfolios (the reimbursement).  This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios.  The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund;
(b) reviewed the fund’s advisory fee structure and concluded that: (i) the fund’s fee structure contains breakpoints at the subadvisory fee level and that such breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund; and (ii) although economies of scale cannot be measured with precision, these arrangements permit shareholders of the fund to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s advisory fee structure; and
(c) the Board also considered the effect of the fund’s growth in size on its performance and fees. The Board also noted that if the fund’s assets increase over time, the fund may realize other economies of scale.
Approval of Subadvisory Agreement
In making its determination with respect to approval of the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board reviewed:
(1) information relating to the Subadvisor’s business, including current subadvisory services to the Trust (and other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex);
(2) the historical and current performance of the fund and comparative performance information relating to an applicable benchmark index and comparable funds;
(3) the subadvisory fee for the fund, including any breakpoints, and to the extent available, comparable fee information prepared by an independent third party provider of fund data; and
(4) information relating to the nature and scope of any material relationships and their significance to the Trust’s Advisor and Subadvisor.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. With respect to the services provided by the Subadvisor, the Board received information provided to the Board by the Subadvisor, including the Subadvisor’s Form ADV, as well as took into account information presented throughout the past year. The Board considered the Subadvisor’s current level of staffing and its overall resources, as well as received information relating to the Subadvisor’s compensation program. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s history and investment experience, as well as information regarding the qualifications, background, and responsibilities of the Subadvisor’s investment and compliance personnel who provide services to the fund. The Board also considered, among other things, the Subadvisor’s compliance program and any disciplinary history. The Board also considered the Subadvisor’s risk assessment and monitoring process. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s regulatory history, including whether it was involved in any regulatory actions or investigations as well as material litigation, and any settlements and amelioratory actions undertaken, as appropriate. The Board noted that the Advisor conducts regular, periodic reviews of the Subadvisor and its operations, including regarding investment processes and organizational and staffing matters. The Board also noted that the Trust’s CCO and his staff conduct regular, periodic compliance reviews with the Subadvisor and present reports to the Independent Trustees regarding the same, which includes evaluating the regulatory compliance systems of the Subadvisor and procedures reasonably designed to assure compliance with the federal securities laws. The Board also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor.
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The Board considered the Subadvisor’s investment process and philosophy. The Board took into account that the Subadvisor’s responsibilities include the development and maintenance of an investment program for the fund that is consistent with the fund’s investment objective, the selection of investment securities and the placement of orders for the purchase and sale of such securities, as well as the implementation of compliance controls related to performance of these services. The Board also received information with respect to the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices, including with respect to best execution and soft dollars.
Subadvisor compensation. In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the fund, the Board noted that the fees under the Subadvisory Agreement are paid by the Advisor and not the fund.
The Board also relied on the ability of the Advisor to negotiate the Subadvisory Agreement with the Subadvisor, which is not affiliated with the Advisor, and the fees thereunder at arm’s length. As a result, the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Subadvisor from its relationship with the Trust were not a material factor in the Board’s consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement.
The Board also received information regarding the nature and scope (including their significance to the Advisor and its affiliates and to the Subadvisor) of any material relationships with respect to the Subadvisor, which include arrangements in which the Subadvisor or its affiliates provide advisory, distribution, or management services in connection with financial products sponsored by the Advisor or its affiliates, and may include other registered investment companies, a 529 education savings plan, managed separate accounts and exempt group annuity contracts sold to qualified plans. The Board also received information and took into account any other potential conflicts of interest the Advisor might have in connection with the Subadvisory Agreement.
In addition, the Board considered other potential indirect benefits that the Subadvisor and its affiliates may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the fund, such as the opportunity to provide advisory services to additional funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex and reputational benefits.
Subadvisory fees. The Board considered that the fund pays an advisory fee to the Advisor and that, in turn, the Advisor pays a subadvisory fee to the Subadvisor. As noted above, the Board also considered the fund’s subadvisory fees as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund as included in the report prepared by the independent third party provider of fund data, to the extent available. The Board noted that the limited size of the Lipper peer group was not sufficient for comparative purposes. The Board also took into account the subadvisory fees paid by the Advisor to the Subadvisor with respect to the fund and compared them to fees charged by the Subadvisor to manage other subadvised portfolios and portfolios not subject to regulation under the 1940 Act, as applicable.
Subadvisor performance. As noted above, the Board considered the fund’s performance as compared to the fund’s peer group median and the benchmark index and noted that the Board reviews information about the fund’s performance results at its regularly scheduled meetings. The Board noted the Advisor’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Advisor’s focus on the Subadvisor’s performance. The Board also noted the Subadvisor’s long-term performance record for similar accounts, as applicable.
The Board’s decision to approve the Subadvisory Agreement was based on a number of determinations, including the following:
(1) the Subadvisor has extensive experience and demonstrated skills as a manager;
(2) the performance of the fund is being monitored and reasonably addressed, where appropriate;
(3) the subadvisory fee is reasonable in relation to the level and quality of services being provided under the Subadvisory Agreement; and
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(4) noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Advisor not the fund and that the subadvisory fee breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund in order to permit shareholders to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows.
***
Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that the Board deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for an additional one-year period.
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Annual Financial Statements & Other N-CSR Items
John Hancock
Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Asset allocation
August 31, 2024

John Hancock
Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Table of contents
2 Fund’s investments
28 Financial statements
32 Financial highlights
37 Notes to financial statements
49 Report of independent registered public accounting firm
50 Tax information
51 Evaluation of advisory and subadvisory agreements by the Board of Trustees
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Fund’s investments
AS OF 8-31-24
  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
U.S. Government and Agency obligations 1.1%       $1,295,815
(Cost $1,270,084)          
U.S. Government Agency 1.1%       1,295,815
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.          
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 04-01-53   100,437 100,433
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 08-01-53   165,867 166,419
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 06-01-53   106,787 108,494
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 06-01-53   111,413 113,264
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 07-01-53   107,639 109,158
30 Yr Pass Thru 6.000 07-01-53   100,480 103,327
30 Yr Pass Thru 6.000 09-01-53   101,461 104,228
Federal National Mortgage Association          
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 07-01-52   103,894 101,266
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 10-01-52   83,427 81,317
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 04-01-53   103,392 105,109
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 07-01-53   96,855 98,186
30 Yr Pass Thru 6.000 09-01-53   101,459 104,614
Foreign government obligations 0.2%       $261,188
(Cost $353,199)          
Colombia 0.2%         261,188
Republic of Colombia
Bond
6.125 01-18-41   300,000 261,188
Corporate bonds 52.9%     $60,905,926
(Cost $62,124,179)          
Communication services 6.7%     7,717,872
Diversified telecommunication services 1.5%      
C&W Senior Finance, Ltd. (A) 6.875 09-15-27   440,000 433,162
Connect Finco SARL (A) 6.750 10-01-26   300,000 297,562
Frontier Florida LLC 6.860 02-01-28   190,000 193,036
Level 3 Financing, Inc. (A) 11.000 11-15-29   278,000 304,773
PPF Telecom Group BV 3.125 03-27-26 EUR 325,000 355,734
Total Play Telecomunicaciones SA de CV (A) 6.375 09-20-28   260,000 151,654
Entertainment 0.4%      
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (A)(B) 7.500 02-15-29   195,000 142,041
Cinemark USA, Inc. (A) 7.000 08-01-32   39,000 40,481
ROBLOX Corp. (A) 3.875 05-01-30   235,000 216,493
Interactive media and services 0.3%      
Arches Buyer, Inc. (A)(B) 6.125 12-01-28   113,000 95,896
Match Group Holdings II LLC (A) 4.125 08-01-30   270,000 248,707
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Communication services (continued)      
Media 3.6%      
Altice Financing SA (A) 4.250 08-15-29 EUR 100,000 $85,688
Altice Financing SA (A) 5.750 08-15-29   255,000 196,428
Altice France SA (A)(B) 8.125 02-01-27   358,000 287,941
CCO Holdings LLC 4.500 05-01-32   150,000 128,078
CCO Holdings LLC (A) 6.375 09-01-29   514,000 507,701
CCO Holdings LLC (A)(B) 7.375 03-01-31   414,000 421,398
CSC Holdings LLC (A) 11.750 01-31-29   200,000 176,601
DISH Network Corp. (A) 11.750 11-15-27   270,000 274,527
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA (A) 4.875 01-22-30   200,000 184,692
iHeartCommunications, Inc. 8.375 05-01-27   250,000 113,844
LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC (A) 5.125 07-15-29   245,000 197,838
News Corp. (A) 5.125 02-15-32   111,000 107,920
Paramount Global 2.900 01-15-27   386,000 365,923
Paramount Global (6.375% to 3-30-27, then 5 Year CMT + 3.999% to 3-30-32, then 5 Year CMT + 4.249% to 3-30-47, then 5 Year CMT + 4.999%) 6.375 03-30-62   419,000 383,108
Sabre GLBL, Inc. (A) 8.625 06-01-27   179,000 172,075
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (A) 5.500 07-01-29   250,000 243,313
Stagwell Global LLC (A) 5.625 08-15-29   240,000 227,514
Townsquare Media, Inc. (A) 6.875 02-01-26   112,000 111,786
Wireless telecommunication services 0.9%      
Millicom International Cellular SA (A) 6.250 03-25-29   373,500 369,563
SoftBank Group Corp. 5.125 09-19-27   265,000 259,922
Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC (A) 3.250 01-31-31 EUR 420,000 422,473
Consumer discretionary 7.6%     8,719,836
Automobile components 0.5%      
Clarios Global LP (A) 6.750 05-15-28   172,000 176,839
ZF North America Capital, Inc. (A) 6.750 04-23-30   175,000 179,892
ZF North America Capital, Inc. (A) 6.875 04-14-28   197,000 203,529
Broadline retail 0.8%      
Liberty Interactive LLC 8.250 02-01-30   257,000 129,097
Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC (A) 5.875 03-15-30   175,000 169,700
Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC (A) 6.125 03-15-32   25,000 23,914
Prosus NV (A) 2.031 08-03-32 EUR 170,000 156,896
Prosus NV (A) 3.832 02-08-51   200,000 133,272
QVC, Inc. 4.750 02-15-27   195,000 170,789
Wand NewCo 3, Inc. (A) 7.625 01-30-32   138,000 144,573
Diversified consumer services 0.3%      
Garda World Security Corp. (A) 8.250 08-01-32   104,000 105,701
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Consumer discretionary (continued)      
Diversified consumer services (continued)      
Sotheby’s (A) 7.375 10-15-27   220,000 $210,088
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 4.9%      
Affinity Interactive (A) 6.875 12-15-27   205,000 175,727
Allwyn International AS (A) 3.875 02-15-27 EUR 450,000 491,879
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (A) 7.000 02-15-30   352,000 364,520
Carnival Corp. (A) 5.750 03-01-27   130,000 130,431
Carnival Corp. (A)(B) 6.000 05-01-29   362,000 363,619
Carnival Corp. (A) 7.625 03-01-26   110,000 111,114
Carnival Holdings Bermuda, Ltd. (A) 10.375 05-01-28   200,000 216,374
CEC Entertainment LLC (A) 6.750 05-01-26   200,000 199,335
Champion Path Holdings, Ltd. 4.500 01-27-26   200,000 192,655
Choice Hotels International, Inc. 5.850 08-01-34   306,000 312,819
Flutter Treasury Designated Activity Company (A) 6.375 04-29-29   200,000 206,339
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow LLC (A) 6.625 01-15-32   145,000 146,748
International Game Technology PLC (A) 5.250 01-15-29   240,000 236,922
International Game Technology PLC (A) 6.250 01-15-27   231,000 234,802
Meituan 2.125 10-28-25   200,000 193,442
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (A) 8.000 02-01-26   285,000 275,991
New Red Finance, Inc. (A) 4.375 01-15-28   280,000 270,686
Resorts World Las Vegas LLC (A) 4.625 04-16-29   200,000 180,162
Resorts World Las Vegas LLC 4.625 04-16-29   200,000 180,162
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (A) 6.000 02-01-33   151,000 154,683
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (A) 6.250 03-15-32   43,000 44,407
Sands China, Ltd. 5.125 08-08-25   200,000 198,957
Studio City Company, Ltd. (A) 7.000 02-15-27   200,000 201,472
Studio City Finance, Ltd. 6.500 01-15-28   200,000 192,493
Wynn Macau, Ltd. 4.875 10-01-24   200,000 199,228
Yum! Brands, Inc. (A) 4.750 01-15-30   200,000 196,236
Household durables 0.6%      
KB Home 4.000 06-15-31   251,000 231,145
KB Home 7.250 07-15-30   80,000 83,458
Newell Brands, Inc. (B) 6.375 09-15-27   344,000 345,632
Specialty retail 0.5%      
Amer Sports Company (A)(B) 6.750 02-16-31   218,000 221,539
Champions Financing, Inc. (A) 8.750 02-15-29   84,000 86,155
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (A) 4.000 08-15-28   175,000 165,527
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (A) 6.375 01-15-30   109,000 110,887
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Consumer staples 1.5%     $1,675,841
Consumer staples distribution and retail 0.4%      
U.S. Foods, Inc. (A) 4.750 02-15-29   195,000 190,134
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. 8.125 08-15-29   207,000 207,357
Food products 0.8%      
Darling Ingredients, Inc. (A) 6.000 06-15-30   125,000 126,530
Health & Happiness (H&H) International Holdings, Ltd. 13.500 06-26-26   200,000 210,987
JBS USA LUX SA 5.750 04-01-33   131,000 134,099
Post Holdings, Inc. (A) 4.500 09-15-31   300,000 279,151
Post Holdings, Inc. (A) 6.375 03-01-33   160,000 161,168
Personal care products 0.3%      
Edgewell Personal Care Company (A) 4.125 04-01-29   160,000 151,639
Edgewell Personal Care Company (A) 5.500 06-01-28   170,000 168,636
Oriflame Investment Holding PLC (A) 5.125 05-04-26   200,000 46,140
Energy 6.5%     7,518,749
Energy equipment and services 0.2%      
Archrock Partners LP (A) 6.625 09-01-32   206,000 208,569
Oil, gas and consumable fuels 6.3%      
Antero Midstream Partners LP (A) 5.375 06-15-29   190,000 187,725
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC (A) 5.875 06-30-29   180,000 179,559
Bapco Energies BSCC (A) 7.500 10-25-27   450,000 468,068
Blue Racer Midstream LLC (A) 7.000 07-15-29   104,000 108,177
Buckeye Partners LP (A) 6.875 07-01-29   158,000 161,588
Delek Logistics Partners LP (A) 7.125 06-01-28   140,000 141,086
Enbridge, Inc. (7.625% to 1-15-33, then 5 Year CMT + 4.418% to 1-15-53, then 5 Year CMT + 5.168%) 7.625 01-15-83   371,000 388,008
Enbridge, Inc. (8.500% to 1-15-34, then 5 Year CMT + 4.431% to 1-15-54, then 5 Year CMT + 5.181%) 8.500 01-15-84   287,000 314,555
Energy Transfer LP (7.125% to 5-15-30, then 5 Year CMT + 5.306%) (C) 7.125 05-15-30   830,000 830,143
EnLink Midstream LLC (A) 5.625 01-15-28   200,000 203,684
EnLink Midstream LLC 5.650 09-01-34   108,000 109,884
EQM Midstream Partners LP (A) 4.750 01-15-31   205,000 196,963
EQM Midstream Partners LP (A) 7.500 06-01-30   218,000 237,929
Genesis Energy LP 7.750 02-01-28   105,000 106,873
Genesis Energy LP 8.250 01-15-29   210,000 218,205
Greenko Solar Mauritius, Ltd. 5.950 07-29-26   200,000 199,532
Hess Midstream Operations LP (A) 5.500 10-15-30   150,000 148,606
Hess Midstream Operations LP (A) 6.500 06-01-29   58,000 59,844
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Energy (continued)      
Oil, gas and consumable fuels (continued)      
Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC (A) 7.375 07-15-32   32,000 $33,128
Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC (A) 8.875 07-15-28   173,000 184,426
Kinetik Holdings LP (A) 6.625 12-15-28   70,000 72,127
Medco Bell Pte, Ltd. 6.375 01-30-27   200,000 199,104
MEG Energy Corp. (A) 5.875 02-01-29   87,000 86,150
NuStar Logistics LP 6.375 10-01-30   235,000 245,512
Parkland Corp. (A) 5.875 07-15-27   250,000 249,747
Petroleos del Peru SA (A) 5.625 06-19-47   310,000 196,685
Petroleos Mexicanos 6.625 06-15-35   285,000 224,424
Sitio Royalties Operating Partnership LP (A) 7.875 11-01-28   84,000 88,471
South Bow Canadian Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd. (7.500% to 3-1-35, then 5 Year CMT + 3.667%) (A) 7.500 03-01-55   175,000 180,303
Southwestern Energy Company 4.750 02-01-32   95,000 90,039
Sunoco LP 4.500 04-30-30   132,000 125,426
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC (A) 4.125 08-15-31   225,000 208,572
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC (A) 6.250 01-15-30   175,000 181,950
Venture Global LNG, Inc. (A) 7.000 01-15-30   188,000 192,201
Venture Global LNG, Inc. (A) 9.500 02-01-29   275,000 309,908
Viper Energy, Inc. (A) 7.375 11-01-31   171,000 181,578
Financials 11.7%     13,530,364
Banks 6.0%      
Axis Bank, Ltd. (4.100% to 3-8-27, then 5 Year CMT + 3.315%) (A)(C) 4.100 09-08-26   200,000 189,265
Banco Santander SA (8.000% to 8-1-34, then 5 Year CMT + 3.911%) (C) 8.000 02-01-34   200,000 206,329
Banco Santander SA (9.625% to 11-21-33, then 5 Year CMT + 5.298%) (C) 9.625 05-21-33   250,000 289,862
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT (4.300% to 3-24-27, then 5 Year CMT + 3.466%) (C) 4.300 03-24-27   200,000 190,043
Bank of Montreal (7.700% to 5-26-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.452%) 7.700 05-26-84   300,000 314,032
Barclays PLC (8.000% to 9-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 5.431%) (C) 8.000 03-15-29   550,000 573,736
BNP Paribas SA (8.000% to 8-22-31, then 5 Year CMT + 3.727%) (A)(C) 8.000 08-22-31   350,000 368,143
Citigroup, Inc. (7.375% to 5-15-28, then 5 Year CMT + 3.209%) (C) 7.375 05-15-28   485,000 507,880
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Financials (continued)      
Banks (continued)      
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (5.650% to 10-6-25, then 5 Year CMT + 5.313%) (C) 5.650 10-06-25   224,000 $220,492
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (5.718% to 7-23-31, then Overnight SOFR + 1.910%) 5.718 07-23-32   229,000 233,743
Comerica, Inc. (5.625% to 10-1-25, then 5 Year CMT + 5.291%) (C) 5.625 07-01-25   314,000 308,999
Comerica, Inc. (5.982% to 1-30-29, then Overnight SOFR + 2.155%) 5.982 01-30-30   191,000 194,297
Credit Agricole SA (4.750% to 9-23-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.237%) (A)(C) 4.750 03-23-29   275,000 251,765
Credit Agricole SA (8.125% to 12-23-25, then 5 Year U.S. Swap Rate + 6.185%) (A)(C) 8.125 12-23-25   385,000 395,106
Fifth Third Bancorp (5.631% to 1-29-31, then Overnight SOFR + 1.840%) 5.631 01-29-32   69,000 70,892
ING Groep NV (6.500% to 4-16-25, then 5 Year U.S. Swap Rate + 4.446%) (C) 6.500 04-16-25   440,000 439,069
KeyCorp (5.000% to 9-15-26, then 3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.868%) (C) 5.000 09-15-26   164,000 155,977
Popular, Inc. 7.250 03-13-28   209,000 218,952
Royal Bank of Canada (7.500% to 5-2-29, then 5 Year CMT + 2.887%) 7.500 05-02-84   352,000 365,072
The Bank of East Asia, Ltd. (5.825% to 10-21-25, then 5 Year CMT + 5.527%) (C) 5.825 10-21-25   250,000 245,313
The Bank of Nova Scotia (8.625% to 10-27-27, then 5 Year CMT + 4.389%) 8.625 10-27-82   390,000 417,724
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (7.250% to 7-31-29, then 5 Year CMT + 2.977%) 7.250 07-31-84   217,000 221,902
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (8.125% to 10-31-27, then 5 Year CMT + 4.075%) 8.125 10-31-82   355,000 378,251
Truist Financial Corp. (5.711% to 1-24-34, then Overnight SOFR + 1.922%) 5.711 01-24-35   171,000 177,103
Capital markets 0.5%      
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (7.500% to 2-10-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.156%) (C) 7.500 02-10-29   400,000 426,005
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Financials (continued)      
Capital markets (continued)      
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (7.500% to 5-10-29, then 5 Year CMT + 2.809%) (C) 7.500 05-10-29   154,000 $161,560
Consumer finance 0.3%      
Boost Newco Borrower LLC (A) 8.500 01-15-31 GBP 100,000 141,993
OneMain Finance Corp. 9.000 01-15-29   149,000 158,310
World Acceptance Corp. (A) 7.000 11-01-26   75,000 72,721
Financial services 1.9%      
Block, Inc. 3.500 06-01-31   340,000 306,909
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (6.875% to 12-15-27, then 5 Year CMT + 3.846%) 6.875 12-15-52   450,000 459,713
Enact Holdings, Inc. 6.250 05-28-29   329,000 339,275
Macquarie Airfinance Holdings, Ltd. (A) 6.400 03-26-29   32,000 33,303
Macquarie Airfinance Holdings, Ltd. (A) 6.500 03-26-31   34,000 35,848
Macquarie Airfinance Holdings, Ltd. (A) 8.125 03-30-29   84,000 89,269
Macquarie Airfinance Holdings, Ltd. (A) 8.375 05-01-28   127,000 134,561
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (A) 5.125 12-15-30   125,000 118,670
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (A) 6.000 01-15-27   150,000 149,730
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (A) 6.500 08-01-29   156,000 157,249
NMI Holdings, Inc. 6.000 08-15-29   200,000 204,728
NWD Finance BVI, Ltd. (4.125% to 6-10-28, then 5 Year CMT + 5.858%) (C) 4.125 03-10-28   200,000 132,230
Insurance 3.0%      
Acrisure LLC (A) 7.500 11-06-30   237,000 243,257
Acrisure LLC (A) 8.500 06-15-29   111,000 115,271
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC (A) 6.750 04-15-28   256,000 260,738
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC (A) 7.000 01-15-31   188,000 194,308
Allianz SE (6.350% to 9-6-33, then 5 Year CMT + 3.232%) (A) 6.350 09-06-53   200,000 212,759
AmWINS Group, Inc. (A) 6.375 02-15-29   129,000 132,267
Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLC (A) 7.125 05-15-31   99,000 103,591
FWD Group Holdings, Ltd. (5 Year CMT + 4.865%) (C)(D) 8.045 12-15-24   200,000 199,932
Global Atlantic Financial Company (7.950% to 10-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.608%) (A) 7.950 10-15-54   250,000 255,736
HUB International, Ltd. (A) 7.250 06-15-30   213,000 222,425
HUB International, Ltd. (A) 7.375 01-31-32   103,000 106,784
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Financials (continued)      
Insurance (continued)      
Lincoln National Corp. (9.250% to 3-1-28, then 5 Year CMT + 5.318%) (C) 9.250 12-01-27   320,000 $349,280
Panther Escrow Issuer LLC (A) 7.125 06-01-31   245,000 255,195
Prudential Financial, Inc. (6.500% to 3-15-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.404%) 6.500 03-15-54   350,000 361,970
SBL Holdings, Inc. (6.500% to 11-13-26, then 5 Year CMT + 5.620%) (A)(C) 6.500 11-13-26   550,000 460,830
Health care 1.8%     2,063,330
Health care equipment and supplies 0.3%      
Medline Borrower LP (A) 6.250 04-01-29   169,000 174,209
Varex Imaging Corp. (A) 7.875 10-15-27   204,000 206,693
Health care providers and services 1.0%      
AMN Healthcare, Inc. (A) 4.000 04-15-29   166,000 154,847
Concentra Escrow Issuer Corp. (A) 6.875 07-15-32   52,000 54,397
DaVita, Inc. (A) 3.750 02-15-31   70,000 62,307
DaVita, Inc. (A) 4.625 06-01-30   280,000 264,012
Rede D’Or Finance Sarl (A) 4.500 01-22-30   200,000 188,201
Select Medical Corp. (A) 6.250 08-15-26   270,000 271,334
Tenet Healthcare Corp. 5.125 11-01-27   185,000 183,390
Pharmaceuticals 0.5%      
Endo Finance Holdings, Inc. (A)(B) 8.500 04-15-31   261,000 277,125
Viatris, Inc. 4.000 06-22-50   320,000 226,815
Industrials 6.4%     7,422,985
Aerospace and defense 0.4%      
TransDigm, Inc. (A) 6.375 03-01-29   150,000 154,584
TransDigm, Inc. (A) 6.750 08-15-28   220,000 226,193
TransDigm, Inc. (A) 7.125 12-01-31   113,000 119,330
Air freight and logistics 0.1%      
Simpar Finance Sarl (A) 10.750 02-12-28 BRL 1,190,000 173,116
Building products 0.5%      
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (A) 5.000 03-01-30   225,000 218,720
JELD-WEN, Inc. (A) 7.000 09-01-32   231,000 232,098
Miter Brands Acquisition Holdco, Inc. (A) 6.750 04-01-32   82,000 84,267
Commercial services and supplies 1.5%      
Albion Financing 1 SARL (A) 5.250 10-15-26 EUR 100,000 110,996
APX Group, Inc. (A) 6.750 02-15-27   200,000 200,373
Cimpress PLC 7.000 06-15-26   245,000 244,221
Clean Harbors, Inc. (A) 6.375 02-01-31   153,000 156,353
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials (continued)      
Commercial services and supplies (continued)      
Elis SA 1.625 04-03-28 EUR 300,000 $310,771
GFL Environmental, Inc. (A) 6.750 01-15-31   119,000 124,305
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC (A) 3.375 08-31-27   225,000 213,029
The Brink’s Company (A) 6.500 06-15-29   48,000 49,668
VT Topco, Inc. (A) 8.500 08-15-30   200,000 210,281
Wrangler Holdco Corp. (A) 6.625 04-01-32   97,000 100,148
Construction and engineering 0.8%      
Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (A) 5.625 06-01-29   138,000 134,247
IHS Netherlands Holdco BV (A) 8.000 09-18-27   400,000 397,613
MasTec, Inc. 5.900 06-15-29   91,000 94,128
MasTec, Inc. (A) 6.625 08-15-29   160,000 156,379
Williams Scotsman, Inc. (A) 6.625 06-15-29   95,000 98,081
Electrical equipment 0.5%      
EMRLD Borrower LP (A) 6.625 12-15-30   160,000 163,845
EMRLD Borrower LP (A) 6.750 07-15-31   198,000 204,038
Vertiv Group Corp. (A) 4.125 11-15-28   199,000 191,030
Ground transportation 0.4%      
Uber Technologies, Inc. (A) 8.000 11-01-26   400,000 401,358
Watco Companies LLC (A) 7.125 08-01-32   73,000 75,591
Machinery 0.2%      
Esab Corp. (A) 6.250 04-15-29   65,000 66,774
Madison IAQ LLC (A) 5.875 06-30-29   124,000 118,161
Passenger airlines 0.4%      
American Airlines 2017-1 Class B Pass Through Trust 4.950 08-15-26   60,879 60,410
JetBlue Airways Corp. (A) 9.875 09-20-31   117,000 115,639
United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust 5.875 10-15-27   100,589 102,465
United Airlines, Inc. (A) 4.375 04-15-26   220,000 214,691
Professional services 0.5%      
Concentrix Corp. (B) 6.850 08-02-33   138,000 144,118
SS&C Technologies, Inc. (A) 6.500 06-01-32   228,000 235,341
TriNet Group, Inc. (A) 7.125 08-15-31   201,000 208,457
Trading companies and distributors 0.8%      
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC (6.950% to 3-10-30, then 5 Year CMT + 2.720%) 6.950 03-10-55   228,000 235,212
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (A) 6.500 08-01-30   155,000 159,172
Herc Holdings, Inc. (A) 6.625 06-15-29   121,000 124,453
WESCO Distribution, Inc. (A) 6.375 03-15-29   401,000 411,470
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials (continued)      
Transportation infrastructure 0.3%      
GMR Hyderabad International Airport, Ltd. 4.250 10-27-27   200,000 $189,751
JSW Infrastructure, Ltd. (A) 4.950 01-21-29   200,000 192,108
Information technology 1.5%     1,746,524
Communications equipment 0.1%      
CommScope LLC (A) 6.000 03-01-26   76,000 73,150
Electronic equipment, instruments and components 0.1%      
Insight Enterprises, Inc. (A) 6.625 05-15-32   69,000 71,423
Zebra Technologies Corp. (A) 6.500 06-01-32   43,000 44,427
IT services 0.0%      
Amentum Escrow Corp. (A) 7.250 08-01-32   47,000 49,143
Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment 0.2%      
Qorvo, Inc. (A) 3.375 04-01-31   239,000 212,178
Software 0.7%      
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (A) 6.000 10-15-26   141,000 138,288
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (A) 6.500 10-15-28   135,000 133,385
NCR Voyix Corp. (A) 5.125 04-15-29   50,000 49,033
NCR Voyix Corp. (A) 5.250 10-01-30   185,000 179,564
UKG, Inc. (A) 6.875 02-01-31   121,000 125,165
Ziff Davis, Inc. (A) 4.625 10-15-30   180,000 166,099
Technology hardware, storage and peripherals 0.4%      
Seagate HDD Cayman 9.625 12-01-32   292,800 337,660
Xerox Holdings Corp. (A) 5.500 08-15-28   195,000 167,009
Materials 2.7%     3,054,912
Chemicals 0.4%      
Braskem Idesa SAPI (A) 6.990 02-20-32   325,000 252,679
SCIL IV LLC (A) 5.375 11-01-26   200,000 197,068
Construction materials 0.2%      
West China Cement, Ltd. 4.950 07-08-26   200,000 149,100
Containers and packaging 1.3%      
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC (A) 6.000 06-15-27   211,000 210,382
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC (A)(B) 4.125 08-15-26   240,000 206,986
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (A) 6.875 01-15-30   240,000 240,885
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (A) 8.750 04-15-30   150,000 149,664
Graham Packaging Company, Inc. (A) 7.125 08-15-28   120,000 118,599
OI European Group BV (A) 6.250 05-15-28 EUR 100,000 114,763
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. (A) 7.250 05-15-31   220,000 222,612
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Materials (continued)      
Containers and packaging (continued)      
Sealed Air Corp. (A) 5.000 04-15-29   51,000 $50,022
Sealed Air Corp. (A) 6.125 02-01-28   87,000 88,369
Trivium Packaging Finance BV (A) 8.500 08-15-27   111,000 110,857
Metals and mining 0.8%      
Adaro Indonesia PT 4.250 10-31-24   250,000 249,355
Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI, Ltd. (A) 6.125 05-15-29   475,000 494,498
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT 4.750 05-15-25   200,000 199,073
Real estate 1.7%     1,962,343
Health care REITs 0.1%      
Diversified Healthcare Trust 9.750 06-15-25   150,000 150,267
Real estate management and development 0.8%      
Agile Group Holdings, Ltd. (E) 6.050 10-13-25   400,000 23,000
China SCE Group Holdings, Ltd. (E) 7.375 04-09-24   200,000 11,250
Country Garden Holdings Company, Ltd. (E) 3.125 10-22-25   200,000 15,160
Country Garden Holdings Company, Ltd. (E) 5.625 01-14-30   350,000 25,375
Elect Global Investments, Ltd. (C) 4.850 09-30-24   200,000 149,800
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC (A) 7.750 09-01-30   169,000 179,829
KWG Group Holdings, Ltd. (E) 6.000 01-14-24   237,500 14,250
RKPF Overseas 2019 A, Ltd. 6.000 03-04-29   176,504 68,754
Vanke Real Estate Hong Kong Company, Ltd. 3.500 11-12-29   200,000 107,080
Wanda Properties Global Company, Ltd. 11.000 02-13-26   200,000 176,910
Yanlord Land HK Company, Ltd. 5.125 05-20-26   200,000 181,094
Specialized REITs 0.8%      
Iron Mountain Information Management Services, Inc. (A) 5.000 07-15-32   245,000 233,175
Outfront Media Capital LLC (A) 7.375 02-15-31   68,000 72,277
Uniti Group LP (A) 10.500 02-15-28   194,000 199,055
VICI Properties LP (A) 4.625 12-01-29   365,000 355,067
Utilities 4.8%     5,493,170
Electric utilities 1.6%      
Alexander Funding Trust II (A) 7.467 07-31-28   173,000 185,841
Comision Federal de Electricidad (A) 3.348 02-09-31   175,000 150,446
Duke Energy Corp. (6.450% to 9-1-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.588%) 6.450 09-01-54   175,000 178,936
Edison International (7.875% to 6-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.658%) 7.875 06-15-54   165,000 173,143
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Utilities (continued)      
Electric utilities (continued)      
Edison International (8.125% to 6-15-28, then 5 Year CMT + 3.864%) 8.125 06-15-53   360,000 $377,987
EUSHI Finance, Inc. (7.625% to 12-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.136%) (A) 7.625 12-15-54   267,000 276,720
NRG Energy, Inc. (10.250% to 3-15-28, then 5 Year CMT + 5.920%) (A)(C) 10.250 03-15-28   270,000 300,563
PPL Capital Funding, Inc. (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.927%) (D) 8.261 03-30-67   250,000 243,150
Gas utilities 0.1%      
Superior Plus LP (A) 4.500 03-15-29   145,000 135,661
Independent power and renewable electricity producers 2.4%      
Adani Green Energy, Ltd. (A) 4.375 09-08-24   200,000 200,059
Calpine Corp. (A) 4.500 02-15-28   302,000 292,895
India Clean Energy Holdings (A) 4.500 04-18-27   300,000 279,367
Inversiones Latin America Power SpA (9.500% Cash and 0.000% PIK) (A) 9.500 06-15-33   245,272 242,819
Lightning Power LLC (A) 7.250 08-15-32   161,000 166,361
Talen Energy Supply LLC (A) 8.625 06-01-30   222,000 240,381
The AES Corp. (7.600% to 1-15-30, then 5 Year CMT + 3.201%) 7.600 01-15-55   670,000 690,160
Vistra Corp. (8.000% to 10-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 6.930%) (A)(C) 8.000 10-15-26   320,000 330,922
Vistra Corp. (8.875% to 1-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 5.045%) (A)(B)(C) 8.875 01-15-29   271,000 287,688
Multi-utilities 0.7%      
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (6.850% to 2-15-35, then 5 Year CMT + 2.946%) 6.850 02-15-55   220,000 220,849
Dominion Energy, Inc. (7.000% to 6-1-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.511%) 7.000 06-01-54   250,000 265,934
NiSource, Inc. (6.950% to 11-30-29, then 5 Year CMT + 2.451%) 6.950 11-30-54   250,000 253,288
Convertible bonds 0.5%     $560,032
(Cost $564,986)          
Utilities 0.5%     560,032
Electric utilities 0.5%      
TXNM Energy, Inc. (A) 5.750 06-01-54   500,000 519,150
Independent power and renewable electricity producers 0.0%      
ILAP Holdings, Ltd. (0.000% Cash and 5.000% PIK) (A) 5.000 06-15-33   163,527 40,882
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Capital preferred securities 0.2%     $263,041
(Cost $292,200)          
Financials 0.2%     263,041
Insurance 0.2%      
MetLife Capital Trust IV (7.875% to 12-15-37, then 3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.222%) (A) 7.875 12-15-67   240,000 263,041
Term loans (F) 2.7%         $3,035,317
(Cost $3,021,713)          
Communication services 0.7% 748,663
Entertainment 0.2%
UFC Holdings LLC, 2021 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.291 04-29-26   213,779 214,313
Interactive media and services 0.3%
Arches Buyer, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.597 12-06-27   309,879 298,550
Media 0.2%
Clear Channel International BV, 2024 CCIBV Fixed Term Loan 7.500 04-01-27   240,000 235,800
Consumer discretionary 0.2% 206,559
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 0.2%
IRB Holding Corp., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.097 12-15-27   206,483 206,559
Financials 0.3% 330,560
Insurance 0.3%
Acrisure LLC, 2024 Term Loan B1 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.344 02-15-27   183,478 182,687
AmWINS Group, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.611 02-19-28   17,954 17,976
Truist Insurance Holdings LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.085 05-06-32   128,000 129,897
Health care 0.8% 898,778
Biotechnology 0.2%
Grifols Worldwide Operations USA, Inc., 2019 USD Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.000%) 7.402 11-15-27   232,525 228,372
Health care equipment and supplies 0.1%
Medline Borrower LP, 2024 USD Add-on Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 10-23-28   140,000 140,105
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Health care (continued)  
Health care providers and services 0.2%
Mamba Purchaser, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.587 10-16-28   206,372 $206,041
Pharmaceuticals 0.3%
Bausch Health Americas, Inc., 2022 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.250%) 10.597 02-01-27   342,000 324,260
Industrials 0.6% 735,377
Commercial services and supplies 0.3%
Allied Universal Holdco LLC, 2021 USD Incremental Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.097 05-12-28   408,413 405,828
Passenger airlines 0.3%
AAdvantage Loyalty IP, Ltd., 2021 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.294 04-20-28   318,750 329,549
Information technology 0.1% 71,400
Software 0.1%
Project Boost Purchaser LLC, 2024 2nd Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.250%) 10.533 07-16-32   71,000 71,400
Materials 0.0% 43,980
Containers and packaging 0.0%
Graham Packaging Company, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (G) TBD 08-04-27   44,000 43,980
Asset backed securities 2.0%         $2,259,926
(Cost $2,215,563)          
Asset backed securities 2.0%     2,259,926
Concord Music Royalties LLC          
Series 2022-1A, Class A2 (A) 6.500 01-20-73   285,000 292,124
CyrusOne Data Centers Issuer I LLC          
Series 2023-1A, Class B (A) 5.450 04-20-48   259,897 252,089
MVW LLC          
Series 2023-1A, Class D (A) 8.830 10-20-40   326,495 332,834
Neighborly Issuer LLC          
Series 2023-1A, Class A2 (A) 7.308 01-30-53   421,580 431,487
SERVPRO Master Issuer LLC          
Series 2024-1A, Class A2 (A) 6.174 01-25-54   167,661 173,043
Sonic Capital LLC          
Series 2020-1A, Class A2II (A) 4.336 01-20-50   193,920 183,555
Subway Funding LLC          
Series 2024-1A, Class A2I (A) 6.028 07-30-54   237,000 243,164
Series 2024-1A, Class A2II (A) 6.268 07-30-54   100,000 103,638
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Asset backed securities (continued)      
VR Funding LLC          
Series 2020-1A, Class A (A) 2.790 11-15-50   272,758 $247,992
    
        Shares Value
Common stocks 32.3%         $37,257,043
(Cost $31,863,147)          
Communication services 1.9%     2,205,746
Diversified telecommunication services 1.1%      
BCE, Inc.     1,934 67,751
HKT Trust & HKT, Ltd.     98,762 125,399
Orange SA     23,266 265,370
Swisscom AG     149 94,193
Telefonica SA     14,227 64,364
Telenor ASA     9,370 116,075
Telia Company AB     21,988 68,245
TELUS Corp.     4,046 65,359
Verizon Communications, Inc.     11,251 470,067
Media 0.5%      
Comcast Corp., Class A     12,181 482,002
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.     1,966 64,111
Wireless telecommunication services 0.3%      
SoftBank Corp.     8,900 124,526
Tele2 AB, B Shares     11,448 129,868
Vodafone Group PLC     69,798 68,416
Consumer discretionary 1.8%     2,085,622
Automobiles 0.4%      
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG     2,137 198,322
Ferrari NV     169 83,977
Mercedes-Benz Group AG     2,852 196,574
Distributors 0.2%      
Genuine Parts Company     1,663 238,241
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 0.3%      
Starbucks Corp.     898 84,924
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.     1,366 230,513
Household durables 0.4%      
Garmin, Ltd.     2,259 414,052
Leisure products 0.0%      
Sankyo Company, Ltd.     3,000 43,241
Specialty retail 0.3%      
Best Buy Company, Inc.     664 66,666
The Home Depot, Inc.     555 204,518
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.     730 98,061
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        Shares Value
Consumer discretionary (continued)      
Textiles, apparel and luxury goods 0.2%      
Hermes International SCA     48 $114,886
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE     150 111,647
Consumer staples 2.8%     3,226,762
Beverages 0.0%      
Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd.     4,600 69,443
Consumer staples distribution and retail 0.4%      
J Sainsbury PLC     18,059 69,631
Target Corp.     604 92,786
Walmart, Inc.     3,632 280,499
Food products 0.2%      
Kellanova     2,890 232,963
Household products 0.5%      
Colgate-Palmolive Company     1,981 210,977
Kimberly-Clark Corp.     1,509 218,292
The Procter & Gamble Company     723 124,023
Personal care products 0.3%      
L’Oreal SA     118 51,773
Unilever PLC     4,103 265,982
Tobacco 1.4%      
Altria Group, Inc.     9,422 506,621
British American Tobacco PLC     7,065 264,454
Imperial Brands PLC     8,432 242,021
Japan Tobacco, Inc.     8,800 254,058
Philip Morris International, Inc.     2,784 343,239
Energy 2.3%     2,613,911
Oil, gas and consumable fuels 2.3%      
APA Corp.     2,071 59,003
Chevron Corp.     3,053 451,691
Enbridge, Inc.     4,738 190,624
ENEOS Holdings, Inc.     27,500 149,593
Eni SpA     7,116 115,800
Exxon Mobil Corp.     3,896 459,494
Freehold Royalties, Ltd.     24,962 254,686
Gibson Energy, Inc.     13,201 217,853
Marathon Petroleum Corp.     359 63,586
The Williams Companies, Inc.     10,668 488,274
Valero Energy Corp.     677 99,336
Woodside Energy Group, Ltd.     3,492 63,971
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        Shares Value
Financials 5.7%     $6,579,608
Banks 2.5%      
Banco BPM SpA     10,222 69,692
Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM     6,847 66,207
BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.     65,574 205,832
CaixaBank SA     42,174 254,020
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce     2,048 119,690
ING Groep NV     7,065 128,457
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     2,241 503,777
KBC Group NV     1,139 88,691
M&T Bank Corp.     843 145,089
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.     23,400 260,827
The Bank of Nova Scotia     4,220 210,648
The Toronto-Dominion Bank     1,297 77,715
U.S. Bancorp     4,683 221,178
United Overseas Bank, Ltd.     10,300 247,602
Wells Fargo & Company     4,076 238,324
Capital markets 1.3%      
abrdn PLC     37,958 74,759
Ares Capital Corp.     22,659 477,652
BlackRock, Inc.     136 122,646
CME Group, Inc.     845 182,300
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.     12,800 95,177
DWS Group GmbH & Company KGaA (A)     2,287 88,599
MSCI, Inc.     109 63,284
Partners Group Holding AG     100 144,673
S&P Global, Inc.     493 253,027
Financial services 0.5%      
Banca Mediolanum SpA     7,907 96,999
Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc.     35,600 257,141
Visa, Inc., Class A     1,012 279,686
Insurance 1.4%      
American Financial Group, Inc.     1,948 260,292
Cincinnati Financial Corp.     1,094 149,911
Everest Group, Ltd.     485 190,236
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.     11,200 258,166
Phoenix Group Holdings PLC     9,648 71,897
Sompo Holdings, Inc.     9,500 224,315
The Allstate Corp.     1,005 189,885
Zurich Insurance Group AG     450 261,214
Health care 3.7%     4,218,469
Biotechnology 0.2%      
Amgen, Inc.     724 241,693
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        Shares Value
Health care (continued)      
Health care equipment and supplies 0.6%      
Abbott Laboratories     2,885 $326,784
Medtronic PLC     2,382 210,998
Straumann Holding AG     215 31,856
Stryker Corp.     171 61,632
Health care providers and services 0.8%      
Cardinal Health, Inc.     2,861 322,492
CVS Health Corp.     8,199 469,311
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     239 141,058
Pharmaceuticals 2.1%      
AstraZeneca PLC     549 96,221
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company     5,812 290,309
Eli Lilly & Company     517 496,330
GSK PLC     7,878 171,579
Johnson & Johnson     2,970 492,604
Novartis AG     1,663 200,921
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B     2,025 281,293
Orion OYJ, Class B     1,469 77,821
Roche Holding AG     397 134,393
Sanofi SA     915 102,698
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd.     2,300 68,476
Industrials 3.1%     3,642,285
Air freight and logistics 0.5%      
DHL Group     2,067 89,719
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B     3,756 482,834
Electrical equipment 0.4%      
Eaton Corp. PLC     348 106,812
Emerson Electric Company     915 96,432
Schneider Electric SE     690 176,019
Vertiv Holdings Company, Class A     1,088 90,337
Ground transportation 0.2%      
Seino Holdings Company, Ltd.     10,000 159,030
Union Pacific Corp.     235 60,181
Industrial conglomerates 0.3%      
CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.     39,578 216,957
Jardine Matheson Holdings, Ltd.     1,500 54,109
Siemens AG     336 63,203
Machinery 0.6%      
AGCO Corp.     591 53,805
Cummins, Inc.     754 235,889
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     242 61,270
Parker-Hannifin Corp.     114 68,423
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        Shares Value
Industrials (continued)      
Machinery (continued)      
Snap-on, Inc.     616 $174,784
VAT Group AG (A)     180 93,385
Marine transportation 0.1%      
Kuehne + Nagel International AG     391 121,331
Professional services 0.4%      
Adecco Group AG     1,998 68,121
Paychex, Inc.     3,160 414,592
Trading companies and distributors 0.6%      
Fastenal Company     4,331 295,721
ITOCHU Corp.     3,500 186,355
Marubeni Corp.     5,900 101,772
Sumitomo Corp.     7,200 171,204
Information technology 8.6%     9,877,653
Communications equipment 0.4%      
Cisco Systems, Inc.     7,728 390,573
Electronic equipment, instruments and components 0.2%      
Macnica Holdings, Inc.     1,000 40,840
TD SYNNEX Corp.     501 60,831
Venture Corp., Ltd.     14,300 153,693
IT services 1.1%      
Accenture PLC, Class A     1,392 475,994
Capgemini SE     279 57,799
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A     2,966 230,666
IBM Corp.     2,464 498,048
Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment 2.8%      
Analog Devices, Inc.     529 124,230
Applied Materials, Inc.     698 137,687
ASM International NV     52 35,406
ASML Holding NV     132 119,042
Broadcom, Inc.     2,028 330,199
Disco Corp.     200 57,983
Lam Research Corp.     61 50,082
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.     93 86,925
NVIDIA Corp.     11,865 1,416,325
Qualcomm, Inc.     1,485 260,321
STMicroelectronics NV     1,254 40,437
Texas Instruments, Inc.     2,040 437,254
Tokyo Electron, Ltd.     600 107,988
Software 2.9%      
Constellation Software, Inc.     54 176,335
Dassault Systemes SE     1,034 40,408
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        Shares Value
Information technology (continued)      
Software (continued)      
Intuit, Inc.     706 $444,964
Microsoft Corp.     3,604 1,503,357
Nemetschek SE     666 69,739
Oracle Corp.     3,338 471,626
Oracle Corp. Japan     800 72,449
Roper Technologies, Inc.     746 413,590
SAP SE     803 176,213
Technology hardware, storage and peripherals 1.2%      
Apple, Inc.     5,514 1,262,706
Canon, Inc.     3,900 133,943
Materials 1.0%     1,168,132
Chemicals 0.4%      
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.     565 157,550
ICL Group, Ltd.     24,306 111,240
Tosoh Corp.     11,000 141,914
Construction materials 0.2%      
Holcim, Ltd. (H)     2,017 195,393
Containers and packaging 0.2%      
Packaging Corp. of America     1,362 285,393
Metals and mining 0.2%      
BHP Group, Ltd.     4,857 133,731
Fortescue, Ltd.     2,724 33,558
Rio Tinto PLC     476 30,011
Southern Copper Corp.     780 79,342
Real estate 0.5%     600,700
Industrial REITs 0.1%      
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT     31,300 69,007
Real estate management and development 0.1%      
CK Asset Holdings, Ltd.     36,262 145,931
Retail REITs 0.0%      
Simon Property Group, Inc.     375 62,756
Specialized REITs 0.3%      
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.     5,045 262,441
VICI Properties, Inc.     1,809 60,565
Utilities 0.9%     1,038,155
Electric utilities 0.5%      
Endesa SA     9,951 210,105
Power Assets Holdings, Ltd.     25,736 179,120
Redeia Corp. SA     8,178 155,329
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        Shares Value
Utilities (continued)      
Electric utilities (continued)      
The Southern Company     830 $71,712
Gas utilities 0.2%      
Enagas SA     4,280 66,003
Snam SpA     25,751 127,914
Independent power and renewable electricity producers 0.1%      
Vistra Corp.     1,565 133,698
Multi-utilities 0.1%      
National Grid PLC     7,157 94,274
Preferred securities 1.9%         $2,151,950
(Cost $2,358,033)          
Communication services 0.4%     420,613
Wireless telecommunication services 0.4%      
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc., 6.625%   20,125 420,613
Consumer discretionary 0.1%     108,550
Broadline retail 0.1%      
Qurate Retail, Inc., 8.000% (B)   2,500 108,550
Financials 0.6%     725,048
Banks 0.3%      
Citizens Financial Group, Inc., 7.375% (B)   12,850 339,754
Financial services 0.3%      
Apollo Global Management, Inc., 7.625% (7.625% to 12-15-28, then 5 Year CMT + 3.226%) (B)   14,600 385,294
Industrials 0.2%     173,034
Trading companies and distributors 0.2%      
FTAI Aviation, Ltd., 8.250% (8.250% to 6-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 7.378%)   6,725 173,034
Real estate 0.2%     216,700
Hotel and resort REITs 0.2%      
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, 6.375%   10,275 216,700
Utilities 0.4%     508,005
Electric utilities 0.4%      
NextEra Energy, Inc., 6.926% (B)   7,750 349,215
NextEra Energy, Inc., 7.299%   3,000 158,790
    
        Par value^ Value
Escrow certificates 0.0%         $21,850
(Cost $475,000)          
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV (H)       475,000 21,850
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        Par value^ Value
Unifin Financiera SAB de CV (H)(I)       475,000 $0
    
  Yield* (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Short-term investments 7.9%         $9,019,170
(Cost $9,011,532)          
U.S. Government 1.6%         1,756,985
U.S. Treasury Bill 4.964 03-20-25   1,800,000 1,756,985
    
    Yield (%)   Shares Value
Short-term funds 6.3%         7,262,185
John Hancock Collateral Trust (J) 5.2747(K)   726,248 7,262,185
    
Total investments (Cost $113,549,636) 101.7%     $117,031,258
Other assets and liabilities, net (1.7%)       (1,905,612)
Total net assets 100.0%         $115,125,646
    
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the fund.
^All par values are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Currency Abbreviations
BRL Brazilian Real
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
    
Security Abbreviations and Legend
CME CME Group Published Rates
CMT Constant Maturity Treasury
PIK Pay-in-Kind Security - Represents a payment-in-kind which may pay interest in additional par and/or cash. Rates shown are the current rate and most recent payment rate.
SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate
(A) This security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration. Rule 144A securities amounted to $41,454,803 or 36.0% of the fund’s net assets as of 8-31-24.
(B) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 8-31-24.
(C) Perpetual bonds have no stated maturity date. Date shown as maturity date is next call date.
(D) Variable rate obligation. The coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(E) Non-income producing - Issuer is in default.
(F) Term loans are variable rate obligations. The rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(G) This position represents an unsettled loan commitment at period end. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date, including coupon rate, which is disclosed as TBD (To Be Determined).
(H) Non-income producing security.
(I) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements.
(J) Investment is an affiliate of the fund, the advisor and/or subadvisor. A portion of this security represents the investment of cash collateral received for securities lending. Market value of this investment amounted to $3,134,301.
(K) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 8-31-24.
* Yield represents either the annualized yield at the date of purchase, the stated coupon rate or, for floating rate securities, the rate at period end.
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The fund had the following country composition as a percentage of net assets on 8-31-24:
United States 68.5%
Canada 4.3%
Japan 2.6%
United Kingdom 2.6%
Hong Kong 2.2%
France 2.2%
Netherlands 1.8%
Switzerland 1.6%
Ireland 1.6%
Luxembourg 1.2%
Other countries 11.4%
TOTAL 100.0%
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DERIVATIVES
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
EUR 93,000 USD 101,112 TD 9/18/2024 $1,756
USD 1,077,398 EUR 992,725 BMO 9/18/2024 $(20,665)
USD 141,005 GBP 110,000 SSB 9/18/2024 (3,479)
            $1,756 $(24,144)
WRITTEN OPTIONS
Options on securities
Counterparty (OTC)/
Exchange-
traded
Name of issuer Currency Exercise
price
Expiration
date
Number of
contracts
Notional
amount
Premium Value
Calls              
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 43.50 Sep 2024 17 1,700 $493 $(468)
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 45.00 Sep 2024 12 1,200 156 (54)
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 45.00 Sep 2024 11 1,100 187 (110)
              $836 $(632)
Puts
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 42.00 Sep 2024 44 4,400 $2,887 $(220)
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 43.50 Sep 2024 22 2,200 1,069 (1,496)
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 44.00 Sep 2024 22 2,200 1,549 (1,914)
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 43.50 Sep 2024 22 2,200 1,300 (1,276)
Exchange-traded iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF USD 44.00 Sep 2024 21 2,100 1,763 (1,817)
              $8,568 $(6,723)
              $9,404 $(7,355)
    
Options on index
Counterparty (OTC)/
Exchange-
traded
Name of
issuer
Currency Exercise
price
Expiration
date
Number of
contracts
Notional
amount
Premium Value
Calls                
GSI FTSE 100 Index GBP 8,350.00 Sep 2024 3 3 $148 $(255)
UBS FTSE 100 Index GBP 8,475.00 Sep 2024 5 5 181 (176)
UBS Nikkei 225 Index JPY 37,750.00 Sep 2024 365 365 979 (2,640)
UBS Nikkei 225 Index JPY 38,750.00 Sep 2024 362 362 978 (1,405)
UBS Nikkei 225 Index JPY 39,375.00 Sep 2024 356 356 986 (1,015)
              $3,272 $(5,491)
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Options on index (continued)
Counterparty (OTC)/
Exchange-
traded
Name of
issuer
Currency Exercise
price
Expiration
date
Number of
contracts
Notional
amount
Premium Value
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 4,800.00 Sep 2024 4 40 $1,296 $(7,309)
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 4,975.00 Sep 2024 4 40 1,013 (1,791)
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 5,000.00 Sep 2024 4 40 1,245 (1,842)
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 5,025.00 Sep 2024 3 30 930 (1,283)
Exchange-traded FTSE 100 Index GBP 8,500.00 Sep 2024 1 10 437 (437)
Exchange-traded S&P 500 Index USD 5,485.00 Sep 2024 2 200 6,699 (33,170)
Exchange-traded S&P 500 Index USD 5,690.00 Sep 2024 1 100 2,539 (3,045)
Exchange-traded S&P 500 Index USD 5,730.00 Sep 2024 2 200 6,686 (5,430)
              $20,845 $(54,307)
Puts                
GSI FTSE 100 Index GBP 8,175.00 Sep 2024 5 5 $660 $(29)
UBS FTSE 100 Index GBP 8,325.00 Sep 2024 5 5 519 (253)
UBS Nikkei 225 Index JPY 36,750.00 Sep 2024 303 303 1,195 (130)
UBS Nikkei 225 Index JPY 37,375.00 Sep 2024 295 295 1,609 (473)
UBS Nikkei 225 Index JPY 38,125.00 Sep 2024 288 288 1,518 (1,048)
              $5,501 $(1,933)
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 4,675.00 Sep 2024 3 30 2,259 (51)
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 4,875.00 Sep 2024 3 30 2,057 (589)
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 4,875.00 Sep 2024 3 30 1,687 (899)
Exchange-traded EURO STOXX 50 Index EUR 4,900.00 Sep 2024 3 30 2,206 (1,326)
Exchange-traded FTSE 100 Index GBP 8,350.00 Sep 2024 1 10 967 (712)
Exchange-traded S&P 500 Index USD 5,340.00 Sep 2024 1 100 8,819 (60)
Exchange-traded S&P 500 Index USD 5,575.00 Sep 2024 1 100 6,973 (2,495)
Exchange-traded S&P 500 Index USD 5,640.00 Sep 2024 2 200 15,437 (10,920)
              $40,405 $(17,052)
              $70,023 $(78,783)
    
Derivatives Currency Abbreviations
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
JPY Japanese Yen
USD U.S. Dollar
    
Derivatives Abbreviations
BMO Bank of Montreal
GSI Goldman Sachs International
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OTC Over-the-counter
SSB State Street Bank and Trust Company
TD The Toronto-Dominion Bank
UBS UBS AG
At 8-31-24, the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $113,855,084. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated to $3,067,648, of which $8,322,505 related to gross unrealized appreciation and $5,254,857 related to gross unrealized depreciation.
See Notes to financial statements regarding investment transactions and other derivatives information.
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Financial statements
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24

Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at value (Cost $106,288,464) including $3,071,253 of securities loaned $109,769,073
Affiliated investments, at value (Cost $7,261,172) 7,262,185
Total investments, at value (Cost $113,549,636) 117,031,258
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 1,756
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $265,249) 271,153
Dividends and interest receivable 1,141,509
Receivable for fund shares sold 584
Receivable for investments sold 184,193
Receivable for securities lending income 3,023
Receivable from affiliates 981
Other assets 19,604
Total assets 118,654,061
Liabilities  
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 24,144
Written options, at value (Premiums received $79,427) 86,138
Due to custodian 29,236
Payable for investments purchased 143,702
Payable for fund shares repurchased 16,777
Payable upon return of securities loaned 3,133,913
Payable to affiliates  
Accounting and legal services fees 3,677
Transfer agent fees 625
Trustees’ fees 108
Other liabilities and accrued expenses 90,095
Total liabilities 3,528,415
Net assets $115,125,646
Net assets consist of  
Paid-in capital $124,322,814
Total distributable earnings (loss) (9,197,168)
Net assets $115,125,646
 
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24  (continued)

Net asset value per share  
Based on net asset value and shares outstanding - the fund has an unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value  
Class A ($5,911,169 ÷ 644,551 shares)1 $9.17
Class C ($461,762 ÷ 50,612 shares)1 $9.12
Class I ($432,600 ÷ 47,123 shares) $9.18
Class R6 ($1,184,047 ÷ 128,789 shares) $9.19
Class NAV ($107,136,068 ÷ 11,007,439 shares) $9.73
Maximum offering price per share  
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95.5%)2 $9.60
    
1 Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended 8-31-24

Investment income  
Interest $4,918,233
Dividends 1,543,989
Dividends from affiliated investments 253,910
Securities lending 22,897
Other income 77
Less foreign taxes withheld (67,262)
Total investment income 6,671,844
Expenses  
Investment management fees 480,256
Distribution and service fees 19,314
Accounting and legal services fees 22,901
Transfer agent fees 7,884
Trustees’ fees 3,204
Custodian fees 60,118
State registration fees 63,963
Printing and postage 14,100
Professional fees 65,847
Other 16,740
Total expenses 754,327
Less expense reductions (132,369)
Net expenses 621,958
Net investment income 6,049,886
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) on  
Unaffiliated investments and foreign currency transactions (2,518,910)
Affiliated investments 985
Forward foreign currency contracts 8,263
Written options 20,969
  (2,488,693)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of  
Unaffiliated investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 12,754,785
Affiliated investments 509
Forward foreign currency contracts (2,077)
Written options (60,566)
  12,692,651
Net realized and unrealized gain 10,203,958
Increase in net assets from operations $16,253,844
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  

  Year ended
8-31-24
Year ended
8-31-23
Increase (decrease) in net assets    
From operations    
Net investment income $6,049,886 $6,314,098
Net realized loss (2,488,693) (5,640,763)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 12,692,651 4,129,957
Increase in net assets resulting from operations 16,253,844 4,803,292
Distributions to shareholders    
From earnings    
Class A (313,156) (297,236)
Class C (21,395) (30,902)
Class I (22,222) (27,389)
Class R6 (65,936) (70,231)
Class NAV (5,754,055) (7,141,424)
Total distributions (6,176,764) (7,567,182)
From fund share transactions (11,970,343) (4,623,223)
Total decrease (1,893,263) (7,387,113)
Net assets    
Beginning of year 117,018,909 124,406,022
End of year $115,125,646 $117,018,909
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Financial highlights
CLASS A SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.42 $8.65 $10.52 $9.86 $9.88
Net investment income1 0.43 0.43 0.39 0.37 0.30
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.79 (0.12) (1.28) 0.84 (0.11)
Total from investment operations 1.22 0.31 (0.89) 1.21 0.19
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.47) (0.47) (0.44) (0.47) (0.21)
From net realized gain (0.07) (0.54) (0.08)
Total distributions (0.47) (0.54) (0.98) (0.55) (0.21)
Net asset value, end of period $9.17 $8.42 $8.65 $10.52 $9.86
Total return (%)2,3 14.91 3.76 (9.20) 12.67 1.96
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $6 $6 $4 $5 $5
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.00 0.99 0.95 1.00 1.594
Expenses including reductions 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.904
Net investment income 4.95 5.02 4.09 3.62 2.98
Portfolio turnover (%) 46 59 55 79 42
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Ratios do not include expenses indirectly incurred from underlying funds and can vary based on the mix of underlying funds held by the fund.
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CLASS C SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.38 $8.60 $10.47 $9.81 $9.85
Net investment income1 0.36 0.36 0.32 0.29 0.23
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.78 (0.11) (1.28) 0.84 (0.11)
Total from investment operations 1.14 0.25 (0.96) 1.13 0.12
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.40) (0.40) (0.37) (0.39) (0.16)
From net realized gain (0.07) (0.54) (0.08)
Total distributions (0.40) (0.47) (0.91) (0.47) (0.16)
Net asset value, end of period $9.12 $8.38 $8.60 $10.47 $9.81
Total return (%)2,3 13.95 3.08 (9.88) 11.75 1.24
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $—4 $—4 $1 $1 $1
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.75 1.74 1.70 1.75 2.305
Expenses including reductions 1.64 1.64 1.64 1.64 1.625
Net investment income 4.20 4.20 3.35 2.87 2.27
Portfolio turnover (%) 46 59 55 79 42
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Less than $500,000.
5 Ratios do not include expenses indirectly incurred from underlying funds and can vary based on the mix of underlying funds held by the fund.
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CLASS I SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.43 $8.66 $10.54 $9.88 $9.89
Net investment income1 0.45 0.44 0.42 0.40 0.33
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.79 (0.11) (1.29) 0.83 (0.11)
Total from investment operations 1.24 0.33 (0.87) 1.23 0.22
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.49) (0.49) (0.47) (0.49) (0.23)
From net realized gain (0.07) (0.54) (0.08)
Total distributions (0.49) (0.56) (1.01) (0.57) (0.23)
Net asset value, end of period $9.18 $8.43 $8.66 $10.54 $9.88
Total return (%)2 15.19 4.03 (8.96) 12.83 2.28
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $—3 $—3 $1 $1 $—3
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.75 0.74 0.70 0.75 1.304
Expenses including reductions 0.64 0.63 0.64 0.64 0.624
Net investment income 5.20 5.11 4.50 3.87 3.29
Portfolio turnover (%) 46 59 55 79 42
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Less than $500,000.
4 Ratios do not include expenses indirectly incurred from underlying funds and can vary based on the mix of underlying funds held by the fund.
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CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.44 $8.67 $10.55 $9.89 $9.89
Net investment income1 0.46 0.46 0.43 0.41 0.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.79 (0.12) (1.29) 0.84 (0.11)
Total from investment operations 1.25 0.34 (0.86) 1.25 0.24
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.50) (0.50) (0.48) (0.51) (0.24)
From net realized gain (0.07) (0.54) (0.08)
Total distributions (0.50) (0.57) (1.02) (0.59) (0.24)
Net asset value, end of period $9.19 $8.44 $8.67 $10.55 $9.89
Total return (%)2 15.30 4.14 (8.85) 12.95 2.46
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1 $1 $1 $1 $—3
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.64 0.64 0.60 0.65 1.194
Expenses including reductions 0.53 0.53 0.53 0.53 0.504
Net investment income 5.31 5.37 4.60 3.99 3.45
Portfolio turnover (%) 46 59 55 79 42
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Less than $500,000.
4 Ratios do not include expenses indirectly incurred from underlying funds and can vary based on the mix of underlying funds held by the fund.
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CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-201
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $8.91 $9.12 $11.04 $10.32 $10.00
Net investment income2 0.49 0.48 0.45 0.43 0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.83 (0.12) (1.35) 0.88 0.28
Total from investment operations 1.32 0.36 (0.90) 1.31 0.37
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.50) (0.50) (0.48) (0.51) (0.05)
From net realized gain (0.07) (0.54) (0.08)
Total distributions (0.50) (0.57) (1.02) (0.59) (0.05)
Net asset value, end of period $9.73 $8.91 $9.12 $11.04 $10.32
Total return (%)3 15.29 4.17 (8.81) 13.00 3.674
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $107 $109 $118 $151 $142
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.64 0.63 0.59 0.64 1.175
Expenses including reductions 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.52 0.495
Net investment income 5.31 5.34 4.44 3.98 3.775
Portfolio turnover (%) 46 59 55 79 426
    
1 The inception date for Class NAV shares is 6-4-20.
2 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 The portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-19 to 8-31-20.
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Notes to financial statements
Note 1Organization
John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (the fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the fund is to seek to provide a high level of current income with consideration for capital appreciation and preservation.
The fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently outstanding are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R6 shares are only available to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class NAV shares are offered to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds, retirement plans for employees of John Hancock and/or Manulife Financial Corporation, and certain 529 plans. Class C shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase (certain exclusions may apply). Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees for each class may differ.
Note 2Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant. The fund qualifies as an investment company under Topic 946 of Accounting Standards Codification of US GAAP.
Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. In case of emergency or other disruption resulting in the NYSE not opening for trading or the NYSE closing at a time other than the regularly scheduled close, the net asset value (NAV) may be determined as of the regularly scheduled close of the NYSE pursuant to the Valuation Policies and Procedures of the Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management LLC.
In order to value the securities, the fund uses the following valuation techniques: Debt obligations are typically valued based on evaluated prices provided by an independent pricing vendor. Independent pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing, which takes into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data, as well as broker supplied prices. Equity securities, including exchange-traded or closed-end funds, are typically valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or principal market where the security trades. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the securities are valued using the last available bid price. Investments by the fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Trust (JHCT), are valued at their respective NAVs each business day. Exchange-traded options are valued at the mid-price of the last quoted bid and ask prices from the exchange where the option trades. Unlisted options are valued using evaluated prices obtained from an independent pricing vendor. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward rates which are based on foreign currency exchange spot rates and forward points supplied by an independent pricing vendor.  Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing vendor.
In certain instances, the Pricing Committee of the Advisor may determine to value equity securities using prices obtained from another exchange or market if trading on the exchange or market on which prices are typically obtained did not open for trading as scheduled, or if trading closed earlier than scheduled, and trading occurred as normal on another exchange or market.
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Other portfolio securities and assets, for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The frequency with which these fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and fair value of securities may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. Trading in foreign securities may be completed before the scheduled daily close of trading on the NYSE. Significant events at the issuer or market level may affect the values of securities between the time when the valuation of the securities is generally determined and the close of the NYSE. If a significant event occurs, these securities may be fair valued, as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Advisor uses fair value adjustment factors provided by an independent pricing vendor to value certain foreign securities in order to adjust for events that may occur between the close of foreign exchanges or markets and the close of the NYSE.
The fund uses a three tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including registered investment companies. Level 2 includes securities valued using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Advisor’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events or trends, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Changes in valuation techniques and related inputs may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the fund’s investments as of August 31, 2024, by major security category or type:
  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Investments in securities:        
Assets        
U.S. Government and Agency obligations $1,295,815 $1,295,815
Foreign government obligations 261,188 261,188
Corporate bonds 60,905,926 60,905,926
Convertible bonds 560,032 560,032
Capital preferred securities 263,041 263,041
Term loans 3,035,317 3,035,317
Asset backed securities 2,259,926 2,259,926
Common stocks 37,257,043 $25,545,013 11,712,030
Preferred securities 2,151,950 2,151,950
Escrow certificates 21,850 21,850
Short-term investments 9,019,170 7,262,185 1,756,985
Total investments in securities $117,031,258 $34,959,148 $82,072,110
Derivatives:        
Assets        
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  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Forward foreign currency contracts $1,756 $1,756
Liabilities        
Forward foreign currency contracts (24,144) (24,144)
Written options (86,138) $(78,714) (7,424)
Level 3 includes securities valued at $0. Refer to Fund’s investments.
Term loans (Floating rate loans). The fund may invest in term loans, which are debt securities and are often rated below investment grade at the time of purchase. Term loans are generally subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and generally have longer settlement periods than conventional debt securities. Term loans involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest-rate risk, counterparty risk, and risk associated with extended settlement. The liquidity of term loans, including the volume and frequency of secondary market trading in such loans, varies significantly over time and among individual loans. During periods of infrequent trading, valuing a term loan can be more difficult and buying and selling a term loan at an acceptable price can be more difficult and delayed, which could result in a loss.
The fund’s ability to receive payments of principal, interest and other amounts in connection with term loans will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The fund’s failure to receive scheduled payments on a term loan due to a default, bankruptcy or other reason would adversely affect the fund’s income and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Transactions in loan investments typically take a significant amount of time (i.e., seven days or longer) to settle. This could pose a liquidity risk to the fund and, if the fund’s exposure to such investments is substantial, it could impair the fund’s ability to meet redemptions. Because term loans may not be rated by independent credit rating agencies, a decision to invest in a particular loan could depend exclusively on the subadvisor’s credit analysis of the borrower and/or term loan agents. There is greater risk that the fund may have limited rights to enforce the terms of an underlying loan than for other types of debt instruments.
Mortgage and asset-backed securities. The fund may invest in mortgage-related securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities, which are debt obligations that represent interests in pools of mortgages or other income-bearing assets, such as consumer loans or receivables. Such securities often involve risks that are different from the risks associated with investing in other types of debt securities. Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are subject to changes in the payment patterns of borrowers of the underlying debt. When interest rates fall, borrowers are more likely to refinance or prepay their debt before its stated maturity. This may result in the fund having to reinvest the proceeds in lower yielding securities, effectively reducing the fund’s income. Conversely, if interest rates rise and borrowers repay their debt more slowly than expected, the time in which the mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are paid off could be extended, reducing the fund’s cash available for reinvestment in higher yielding securities.  The timely payment of principal and interest of certain mortgage-related securities is guaranteed with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Pools created and guaranteed by non-governmental issuers, including government-sponsored corporations (e.g., FNMA), may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, but there can be no assurance that private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. The fund is also subject to risks associated with securities with contractual cash flows including asset-backed and mortgage related securities such as collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage pass-through securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The value, liquidity and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including real estate value, pre-payments, delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates.
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Real estate investment trusts. The fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs). Distributions from REITs may be recorded as income and subsequently characterized by the REIT at the end of their fiscal year as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. As a result, the fund will estimate the components of distributions from these securities. Such estimates are revised when the actual components of the distributions are known.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily NAV calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts on debt securities. Debt obligations may be placed in a non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Dividend income is recorded on ex-date, except for dividends of certain foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income, net of withholding taxes, is recorded when the fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. The fund receives collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The fund may invest its cash collateral in JHCT, an affiliate of the fund, which has a floating NAV and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment company. JHCT is a prime money market fund and invests in short-term money market investments. The fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCT with respect to the cash collateral.
The fund has the right to recall loaned securities on demand. If a borrower fails to return loaned securities when due, then the lending agent is responsible and indemnifies the fund for the lent securities. The lending agent uses the collateral received from the borrower to purchase replacement securities of the same issue, type, class and series of the loaned securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of replacement securities, the lending agent is responsible for satisfying the shortfall but only to the extent that the shortfall is not due to any decrease in the value of JHCT.
Although the risk of loss on securities lent is mitigated by receiving collateral from the borrower and through lending agent indemnification, the fund could experience a delay in recovering securities or could experience a lower than expected return if the borrower fails to return the securities on a timely basis. During the existence of the loan, the fund will receive from the borrower amounts equivalent to any dividends, interest or other distributions on the loaned securities, as well as interest on such amounts. The fund receives compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Securities lending income received by the fund is net of fees retained by the securities lending agent. Net income received from JHCT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Obligations to repay collateral received by the fund are shown on the Statement of assets and liabilities as Payable upon return of securities loaned and are secured by the loaned securities. As of August 31, 2024, the fund loaned securities valued at $3,071,253 and received $3,133,913 of cash collateral.
Foreign investing. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Foreign investments are subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
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Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. These risks are heightened for investments in emerging markets. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs), accounting standards and other factors.
Foreign taxes. The fund may be subject to withholding tax on income, capital gains or repatriations imposed by certain countries, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes are accrued based upon the fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Taxes are accrued based on gains realized by the fund as a result of certain foreign security sales. In certain circumstances, estimated taxes are accrued based on unrealized appreciation of such securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign withholding taxes.
Overdraft. The fund may have the ability to borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the fund’s custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the fund to make properly authorized payments. The fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the extent of any overdraft, and to the maximum extent permitted by law. Overdrafts at period end are presented under the caption Due to custodian in the Statement of assets and liabilities.
Line of credit. The fund and other affiliated funds have entered into a syndicated line of credit agreement with Citibank, N.A. as the administrative agent that enables them to participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, which is in effect through July 14, 2025 unless extended or renewed. Excluding commitments designated for a certain fund and subject to the needs of all other affiliated funds, the fund can borrow up to an aggregate commitment amount of $750 million, subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the agreement. A commitment fee payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund based on a combination of fixed and asset-based allocations and is reflected in Other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund had no borrowings under the line of credit. Commitment fees for the year ended August 31, 2024 were $3,837.
Expenses. Within the John Hancock group of funds complex, expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to such fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees, for all classes, are charged daily at the class level based on the net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
For federal income tax purposes, as of August 31, 2024, the fund has a short-term capital loss carryforward of $4,645,351 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $7,896,930 available to offset future net realized capital gains. These carryforwards do not expire. Due to certain Internal Revenue Code rules, utilization of the capital loss carryforwards may be limited in future years.
As of August 31, 2024, the fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
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Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The fund generally declares and pays dividends monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are typically distributed annually.
The tax character of distributions for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
  August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023
Ordinary income $6,176,764 $6,694,483
Long-term capital gains 872,699
Total $6,176,764 $7,567,182
Distributions paid by the fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of August 31, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis consisted of $270,317 of undistributed ordinary income.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, if any, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the fund’s financial statements as a return of capital. 
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences at fiscal year end. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to defaulted bonds, investments in passive foreign investment companies and amortization and accretion on debt securities.
Note 3Derivative instruments
The fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objective. Derivatives include a variety of different instruments that may be traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, on a regulated exchange or through a clearing facility. The risks in using derivatives vary depending upon the structure of the instruments, including the use of leverage, optionality, the liquidity or lack of liquidity of the contract, the creditworthiness of the counterparty or clearing organization and the volatility of the position. Some derivatives involve risks that are potentially greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the referenced securities or other referenced underlying instrument. Specifically, the fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an OTC derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction.
Derivatives which are typically traded through the OTC market are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC). Derivative counterparty risk is managed through an ongoing evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties and, if applicable, designated clearing organizations. The fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk for derivatives traded in the OTC market, whenever possible, by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement with each of its OTC counterparties. The ISDA gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under the agreement if there is certain deterioration in the credit quality or contractual default of the other party, as defined in the ISDA. Upon an event of default or a termination of the ISDA, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions and to net amounts owed.
As defined by the ISDA, the fund may have collateral agreements with certain counterparties to mitigate counterparty risk on OTC derivatives. Subject to established minimum levels, collateral for OTC transactions is generally determined based on the net aggregate unrealized gain or loss on contracts with a particular counterparty. Collateral pledged to the fund, if any, is held in a segregated account by a third-party agent or held by the custodian bank for the benefit of the fund and can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. government or related agencies; collateral posted by the fund, if any, for OTC transactions is held in a
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segregated account at the fund’s custodian and is noted in the accompanying Fund’s investments, or if cash is posted, on the Statement of assets and liabilities. The fund’s risk of loss due to counterparty risk is equal to the asset value of outstanding contracts offset by collateral received.
Certain derivatives are traded or cleared on an exchange or central clearinghouse. Exchange-traded or centrally-cleared transactions generally present less counterparty risk to a fund than OTC transactions. The exchange or clearinghouse stands between the fund and the broker to the contract and therefore, credit risk is generally limited to the failure of the exchange or clearinghouse and the clearing member.
Forward foreign currency contracts. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell specific currencies at a price that is set on the date of the contract. The forward contract calls for delivery of the currencies on a future date that is specified in the contract. Forwards are typically traded OTC. Risks related to the use of forwards include the possible failure of counterparties to meet the terms of the forward agreement, the failure of the counterparties to timely post collateral if applicable, and the risk that currency movements will not favor the fund thereby reducing the fund’s total return, and the potential for losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the fund as an unrealized gain or loss. Realized gains or losses, equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency or settlement with the counterparty.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used forward foreign currency contracts to manage against changes in foreign currency exchange rates and gain exposure to foreign currencies. The fund held forward foreign currency contracts with USD notional values ranging from $1.3 million to $2.0 million, as measured at each quarter end.
Options. There are two types of options, put options and call options. Options are traded either OTC or on an exchange. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy (and the seller the obligation to sell) the underlying asset at the exercise price. A put option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell (and the writer the obligation to buy) the underlying asset at the exercise price. Writing puts and buying calls may increase the fund’s exposure to changes in the value of the underlying instrument. Buying puts and writing calls may decrease the fund’s exposure to such changes. Risks related to the use of options include the loss of premiums on purchased options, possible illiquidity of the options markets, trading restrictions imposed by an exchange and movements in underlying security values, and for written options, potential losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. In addition, OTC options are subject to the risks of all OTC derivatives contracts.
Purchased options are included in the Fund’s investments and are subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect current market value. If a purchased option expires, the fund realizes a loss equal to the premium paid for the option. Premiums paid for purchased options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying asset transaction to determine the realized gain (loss). Written options are included as liabilities in the Statement of assets and liabilities and are “marked-to-market” to reflect the current market value. If the written option expires, the fund realizes a gain equal to the premium received. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying asset transaction to determine the realized gain (loss).
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund wrote option contracts to manage against changes in certain securities markets and to gain exposure to certain securities markets. The fund held written option contracts with market values ranging from $54,600 to $86,100, as measured at each quarter end.
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Fair value of derivative instruments by risk category
The table below summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the fund at August 31, 2024 by risk category:
Risk Statement of assets
and liabilities
location
Financial
instruments
location
Assets
derivatives
fair value
Liabilities
derivatives
fair value
Currency Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts Forward foreign currency contracts $1,756 $(24,144)
Equity Written options, at value Written options (86,138)
      $1,756 $(110,282)
For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements, as defined by the ISDAs, in the Statement of assets and liabilities. In the event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA allows an offset of amounts across the various transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. 
Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Net realized gain (loss) on:
Risk Forward foreign
currency contracts
Written options Total
Currency $8,263 $8,263
Equity $20,969 20,969
Total $8,263 $20,969 $29,232
The table below summarizes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Risk Forward foreign
currency contracts
Written options Total
Currency $(2,077) $(2,077)
Equity $(60,566) (60,566)
Total $(2,077) $(60,566) $(62,643)
Note 4Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, including the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) serves as investment advisor for the fund. John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as principal underwriter of the fund. The Advisor and the Distributor are indirect, principally owned subsidiaries of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), which in turn is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.
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Management fee.  The fund has an investment management agreement with the Advisor. The Advisor has a subadvisory agreement with Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, an indirectly owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation and an affiliate of the Advisor. The fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The management fee has two components: (1) a fee on assets invested in a fund of the Trust or John Hancock Funds III (JHF III); and (2) a fee on assets invested in investments other than a fund of the Trust or JHF III (Other assets).
The management fees are determined in accordance with the following schedule:
  First $5.0 billion of net assets Excess over $5.0 billion of net assets
Assets in a fund of the Trust or JHF III 0.200% 0.175%
     
  First $1.5 billion of net assets Excess over $1.5 billion of net assets
Other assets 0.420% 0.410%
The Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund, in an amount equal to the amount by which the “Expenses” of the fund exceed 0.52% of average daily net assets. “Expenses” means all the expenses of the fund, excluding taxes, brokerage commissions, interest expense, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the fund’s business, class-specific expenses, borrowing costs, prime brokerage fees, acquired fund fees and expenses paid indirectly, and short dividend expense. The current expense limitation agreement expires on December 31, 2024, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee and/or reimburse expenses for certain funds of the John Hancock group of funds complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund. During the year ended August 31, 2024, this waiver amounted to 0.01% of the fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement expires on July 31, 2026, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, the expense reductions described above amounted to the following:
Class Expense reduction
Class A $6,783
Class C 541
Class I 459
Class Expense reduction
Class R6 $1,341
Class NAV 123,245
Total $132,369
 
Expenses waived or reimbursed in the current fiscal period are not subject to recapture in future fiscal periods.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements as described above, incurred for the year ended August 31, 2024, were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.30% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the fund reimburses the Advisor for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, compliance, accounting and recordkeeping services to the fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory
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reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred, for the year ended August 31, 2024, amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The fund has adopted distribution and service plans for certain classes as detailed below pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the fund. The fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the fund’s shares:
Class Rule 12b-1 Fee
Class A 0.25%
Class C 1.00%
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $30 for the year ended August 31, 2024. Of this amount, $4 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes and $26 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers.
Class A and Class C shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Certain Class A shares purchased, including those that are acquired through purchases of $250,000 or more, and redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% sales charge. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC. CDSCs are applied to the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended August 31, 2024, there were no CDSCs received by the Distributor for Class A or Class C shares.
Transfer agent fees. The John Hancock group of funds has a complex-wide transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Advisor. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses, including payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to five categories of share classes: Retail Share and Institutional Share Classes of Non-Municipal Bond Funds, Class R6 Shares, Retirement Share Classes and Municipal Bond Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended August 31, 2024 were as follows:
Class Distribution and service fees Transfer agent fees
Class A $14,644 $6,821
Class C 4,670 544
Class I 459
Class R6 60
Total $19,314 $7,884
Trustee expenses. The fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Advisor or its affiliates. The costs of paying Trustee compensation and expenses are allocated to the fund based on its net assets relative to other funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex.
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Note 6Fund share transactions
Transactions in fund shares for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class A shares        
Sold 112,027 $955,261 297,970 $2,539,095
Distributions reinvested 36,011 312,062 35,069 295,929
Repurchased (166,260) (1,437,647) (129,132) (1,099,132)
Net increase (decrease) (18,222) $(170,324) 203,907 $1,735,892
Class C shares        
Sold 632 $5,500 8,679 $74,376
Distributions reinvested 2,482 21,395 3,677 30,820
Repurchased (9,599) (82,768) (28,565) (244,581)
Net decrease (6,485) $(55,873) (16,209) $(139,385)
Class I shares        
Sold 5,787 $50,000 5,960 $50,410
Distributions reinvested 2,557 22,222 3,246 27,389
Repurchased (4,125) (35,893) (82,027) (709,995)
Net increase (decrease) 4,219 $36,329 (72,821) $(632,196)
Class R6 shares        
Sold 30,027 $264,838 26,373 $226,553
Distributions reinvested 7,593 65,936 8,307 70,231
Repurchased (45,843) (404,221) (8,822) (75,870)
Net increase (decrease) (8,223) $(73,447) 25,858 $220,914
Class NAV shares        
Sold 42,734 $392,082 79,004 $714,062
Distributions reinvested 626,653 5,754,055 801,656 7,141,424
Repurchased (1,945,283) (17,853,165) (1,519,735) (13,663,934)
Net decrease (1,275,896) $(11,707,028) (639,075) $(5,808,448)
Total net decrease (1,304,607) $(11,970,343) (498,340) $(4,623,223)
Affiliates of the fund owned 96% and 100% of shares of Class R6 and Class NAV on August 31, 2024. Such concentration of shareholders’ capital could have a material effect on the fund if such shareholders redeem from the fund.
Note 7Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments, amounted to $49,760,163 and $61,896,498, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024.
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Note 8Investment by affiliated funds
Certain investors in the fund are affiliated funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. The affiliated funds do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, this investment may represent a significant portion of the fund’s net assets. At August 31, 2024, funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex held 93.0% of the fund’s net assets. The following fund(s) had an affiliate ownership of 5% or more of the fund’s net assets:
Fund Affiliated Concentration
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio 34.4%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio 29.5%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio 29.1%
Note 9Investment in affiliated underlying funds
The fund may invest in affiliated underlying funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. Information regarding the fund’s fiscal year to date purchases and sales of the affiliated underlying funds as well as income and capital gains earned by the fund, if any, is as follows:
              Dividends and distributions
Affiliate Ending
share
amount
Beginning
value
Cost of
purchases
Proceeds
from shares
sold
Realized
gain
(loss)
Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Income
distributions
received
Capital gain
distributions
received
Ending
value
John Hancock Collateral Trust* 726,248 $3,767,192 $54,567,290 $(51,073,791) $985 $509 $276,807 $7,262,185
    
* Refer to the Securities lending note within Note 2 for details regarding this investment.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds II and Shareholders of John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the fund’s investments, of John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Funds II, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, agent banks and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 28, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the John Hancock group of funds since 1988.
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Tax information
(Unaudited)
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended August 31, 2024.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2024 Form 1099-DIV in early 2025. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2024.
Please consult a tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of your investment in the fund.
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EVALUATION OF ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

This section describes the evaluation by the Board of Trustees (the Board) of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust) of the Advisory Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) and the Subadvisory Agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) with Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC (the Subadvisor), for John Hancock Multi-Asset High Income Fund (the fund). The Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the Agreements. Prior to the June 24-27, 2024 meeting at which the Agreements were approved, the Board also discussed and considered information regarding the proposed continuation of the Agreements at a meeting held on May 28-30, 2024. The Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) (the Independent Trustees) also met separately to evaluate and discuss the information presented, including with counsel to the Independent Trustees and a third-party consulting firm.
Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
At meetings held on June 24-27, 2024, the Board, including the Trustees who are not parties to any Agreement or considered to be interested persons of the Trust under the 1940 Act, reapproved for an annual period the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor and the Subadvisory Agreement between the Advisor and the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.
In considering the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board received in advance of the meetings a variety of materials relating to the fund, the Advisor and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for a peer group of similar funds prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, performance information for an applicable benchmark index; and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for comparably managed accounts, as applicable, and other information provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor under their respective Agreements, as well as information regarding the Advisor’s revenues and costs of providing services to the fund and any compensation paid to affiliates of the Advisor. At the meetings at which the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are considered, particular focus is given to information concerning fund performance, comparability of fees and total expenses, and profitability. However, the Board noted that the evaluation process with respect to the Advisor and the Subadvisor is an ongoing one. In this regard, the Board also took into account discussions with management and information provided to the Board (including its various committees) at prior meetings with respect to the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the fund, including quarterly performance reports prepared by management containing reviews of investment results and prior presentations from the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.  The information received and considered by the Board in connection with the May and June meetings and throughout the year was both written and oral. The Board noted the affiliation of the Subadvisor with the Advisor, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Board also considered the nature, quality, and extent of non-advisory services, if any, to be provided to the fund by the Advisor’s affiliates, including distribution services.  The Board considered the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement separately in the course of its review.  In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Advisor and Subadvisor in providing services to the fund.
Throughout the process, the Board asked questions of and requested additional information from management. The Board is assisted by counsel for the Trust and the Independent Trustees are also separately assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the proposed continuation of the Agreements and discussed the proposed continuation of the Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of management were present.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement
In approving the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Board also considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets, and the industry) and did not treat any single factor as determinative, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Board’s conclusions may be based in part on its consideration of the advisory and subadvisory arrangements in prior years and on the Board’s ongoing regular review of fund performance and operations throughout the year.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. Among the information received by the Board from the Advisor relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund, the Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor relating to its operations and personnel, descriptions of its organizational and management structure, and information regarding the Advisor’s compliance and regulatory history, including its Form ADV. The Board also noted that on a regular basis it receives and reviews information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding the fund’s compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Board observed that the scope of services provided by the Advisor, and of the undertakings required of the Advisor in connection with those services, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the fund’s compliance programs, risk management programs, liquidity risk management programs, derivatives risk management programs, and cybersecurity programs, had expanded over time as a result of regulatory, market and other developments. The Board considered that the Advisor is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the fund, including, but not limited to, general supervision of and coordination of the services provided by the Subadvisor, and is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the activities of the Subadvisor and third-party service providers. The Board also considered the significant risks assumed by the Advisor in connection with the services provided to the fund including entrepreneurial risk in sponsoring new funds and ongoing risks including investment, operational, enterprise, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks with respect to all funds.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor, the Trustees also took into account their knowledge of the Advisor’s management and the quality of the performance of the Advisor’s duties, through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year and through each Trustee’s experience as a Trustee of the Trust and of the other trusts in the John Hancock group of funds complex (the John Hancock Fund Complex).
In the course of their deliberations regarding the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things:
(a) the skills and competency with which the Advisor has in the past managed the Trust’s affairs and its subadvisory relationship, the Advisor’s oversight and monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and compliance programs, such as the Subadvisor’s compliance with fund policies and objectives, review of brokerage matters, including with respect to trade allocation and best execution and the Advisor’s timeliness in responding to performance issues;
(b) the background, qualifications and skills of the Advisor’s personnel;
(c) the Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures and its responsiveness to regulatory changes and fund industry developments;
(d) the Advisor’s administrative capabilities, including its ability to supervise the other service providers for the fund, as well as the Advisor’s oversight of any securities lending activity, its monitoring of class action litigation and collection of class action settlements on behalf of the fund, and bringing loss recovery actions on behalf of the fund;
(e) the financial condition of the Advisor and whether it has the financial wherewithal to provide a high level and quality of services to the fund;
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(f) the Advisor’s initiatives intended to improve various aspects of the Trust’s operations and investor experience with the fund; and
(g) the Advisor’s reputation and experience in serving as an investment advisor to the Trust and the benefit to shareholders of investing in funds that are part of a family of funds offering a variety of investments.
The Board concluded that the Advisor may reasonably be expected to continue to provide a high quality of services under the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund.
Investment performance. In considering the fund’s performance, the Board noted that it reviews at its regularly scheduled meetings information about the fund’s performance results. In connection with the consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board:
(a) reviewed information prepared by management regarding the fund’s performance;
(b) considered the comparative performance of an applicable benchmark index;
(c) considered the performance of comparable funds, if any, as included in the report prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data; and
(d) took into account the Advisor’s analysis of the fund’s performance and its plans and recommendations regarding the Trust’s subadvisory arrangements generally.
The Board noted that while it found the data provided by the independent third-party generally useful it recognized its limitations, including in particular that the data may vary depending on the end date selected and that the results of the performance comparisons may vary depending on the selection of the peer group. The Board noted that the fund outperformed its benchmark index for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board also noted that the fund outperformed its peer group median for the three-year period and underperformed its peer group median for the one- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board took into account that certain changes were made to the Fund’s investment process in June 2020. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s performance, including the favorable performance relative to the benchmark index for the one-, three-, and five-year periods and the peer group median for the three-year period. The Board concluded that the fund’s performance has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of the fund’s benchmark index.
Fees and expenses. The Board reviewed comparative information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, including, among other data, the fund’s contractual and net management fees (and subadvisory fees, to the extent available) and total expenses as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory and subadvisory services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor. The Board considered the fund’s ranking within a smaller group of peer funds chosen by the independent third-party provider, as well as the fund’s ranking within a broader group of funds. In comparing the fund’s contractual and net management fees to those of comparable funds, the Board noted that such fees include both advisory and administrative costs. The Board noted that net management fees are lower than the peer group median and that net total expenses for the fund are lower than the peer group median. 
The Board also took into account management’s discussion with respect to overall management fee and the fees of the Subadvisor, including the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Advisor after payment of the subadvisory fee, in each case in light of the services rendered for those amounts and the risks undertaken by the Advisor. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays the subadvisory fee. In addition, the Board took into account that management had agreed to implement an overall fee waiver across the complex, including the fund, which is discussed further below. The Board also noted actions taken over the past several years to reduce the fund’s operating expenses. The Board also noted that, in addition, the Advisor is currently waiving fees and/or reimbursing expenses with respect to the fund and that the fund has breakpoints in its contractual management
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fee schedule that reduces management fees as assets increase. The Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor concerning the investment advisory fee charged by the Advisor or one of its advisory affiliates to other clients (including other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex) having similar investment mandates, if any. The Board considered any differences between the Advisor’s and Subadvisor’s services to the fund and the services they provide to other comparable clients or funds. The Board concluded that the advisory fee paid with respect to the fund is reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the fund under the Advisory Agreement.
Profitability/Fall out benefits. In considering the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the Advisor’s relationship with the Trust, the Board:
(a) reviewed financial information of the Advisor;
(b) reviewed and considered information presented by the Advisor regarding the net profitability to the Advisor and its affiliates with respect to the fund;
(c) received and reviewed profitability information with respect to the John Hancock Fund Complex as a whole and with respect to the fund;
(d) received information with respect to the Advisor’s allocation methodologies used in preparing the profitability data and considered that the Advisor hired an independent third-party consultant to provide an analysis of the Advisor’s allocation methodologies;
(e) considered that the John Hancock insurance companies that are affiliates of the Advisor, as shareholders of the Trust directly or through their separate accounts, receive certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by certain funds of the Trust and noted that these tax benefits, which are not available to participants in qualified retirement plans under applicable income tax law, are reflected in the profitability information reviewed by the Board;
(f) considered that the Advisor also provides administrative services to the fund on a cost basis pursuant to an administrative services agreement;
(g) noted that affiliates of the Advisor provide transfer agency services and distribution services to the fund, and that the fund’s distributor also receives Rule 12b-1 payments to support distribution of the fund;
(h) noted that the fund’s Subadvisor is an affiliate of the Advisor;
(i) noted that the Advisor also derives reputational and other indirect benefits from providing advisory services to the fund;
(j) noted that the subadvisory fee for the fund is paid by the Advisor;
(k) considered the Advisor’s ongoing costs and expenditures necessary to improve services, meet new regulatory and compliance requirements, and adapt to other challenges impacting the fund industry; and
(l) considered that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits in exchange for the level of services it provides to the fund and the risks that it assumes as Advisor, including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the level of profitability, if any, of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the fund was reasonable and not excessive.
Economies of scale. In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders, the Board:
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(a) considered that the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for certain funds of the John Hancock Fund Complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios) or otherwise reimburse the expenses of the participating portfolios (the reimbursement). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund;
(b) reviewed the fund’s advisory fee structure and concluded that: (i) the fund’s fee structure contains breakpoints at the subadvisory fee level and that certain breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund; and (ii) although economies of scale cannot be measured with precision, these arrangements permit shareholders of the fund to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s advisory fee structure; and
(c) the Board also considered the effect of the fund’s growth in size on its performance and fees. The Board also noted that if the fund’s assets increase over time, the fund may realize other economies of scale
Approval of Subadvisory Agreement
In making its determination with respect to approval of the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board reviewed:
(1) information relating to the Subadvisor’s business, including current subadvisory services to the Trust (and other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex);
(2) the historical and current performance of the fund and comparative performance information relating to an applicable benchmark index and comparable funds;
(3) the subadvisory fee for the fund, including any breakpoints, and to the extent available, comparable fee information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. With respect to the services provided by the Subadvisor, the Board received information provided to the Board by the Subadvisor, including the Subadvisor’s Form ADV, as well as took into account information presented throughout the past year. The Board considered the Subadvisor’s current level of staffing and its overall resources, as well as received information relating to the Subadvisor’s compensation program. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s history and investment experience, as well as information regarding the qualifications, background, and responsibilities of the Subadvisor’s investment and compliance personnel who provide services to the fund. The Board also considered, among other things, the Subadvisor’s compliance program and any disciplinary history. The Board also considered the Subadvisor’s risk assessment and monitoring process. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s regulatory history, including whether it was involved in any regulatory actions or investigations as well as material litigation, and any settlements and amelioratory actions undertaken, as appropriate. The Board noted that the Advisor conducts regular, periodic reviews of the Subadvisor and its operations, including regarding investment processes and organizational and staffing matters. The Board also noted that the Trust’s CCO and his staff conduct regular, periodic compliance reviews with the Subadvisor and present reports to the Independent Trustees regarding the same, which includes evaluating the regulatory compliance systems of the Subadvisor and procedures reasonably designed to assure compliance with the federal securities laws. The Board also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor.
The Board considered the Subadvisor’s investment process and philosophy. The Board took into account that the Subadvisor’s responsibilities include the development and maintenance of an investment program for the fund that is consistent with the fund’s investment objective, the selection of investment securities and the placement of orders for the purchase and sale of such securities, as well as the implementation of compliance controls related to performance of these services. The Board also received information with respect to the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices, including with respect to best execution and soft dollars.
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Subadvisor compensation. In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the fund, the Board noted that the fees under the Subadvisory Agreement are paid by the Advisor and not the fund. The Board also received information and took into account any other potential conflicts of interest the Advisor might have in connection with the Subadvisory Agreement.
In addition, the Board considered other potential indirect benefits that the Subadvisor and its affiliates may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the fund, such as the opportunity to provide advisory services to additional funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex and reputational benefits.
Subadvisory fees. The Board considered that the fund pays an advisory fee to the Advisor and that, in turn, the Advisor pays a subadvisory fee to the Subadvisor. As noted above, the Board also considered the fund’s subadvisory fees as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund as included in the report prepared by the independent third-party provider of fund data, to the extent available. The Board noted that the limited size of the Lipper peer group was not sufficient for comparative purposes. The Board also took into account the subadvisory fees paid by the Advisor to the Subadvisor with respect to the fund and compared them to fees charged by the Subadvisor to manage other subadvised portfolios and portfolios not subject to regulation under the 1940 Act, as applicable.
Subadvisor performance. As noted above, the Board considered the fund’s performance as compared to the fund’s peer group median and the benchmark index and noted that the Board reviews information about the fund’s performance results at its regularly scheduled meetings. The Board noted the Advisor’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Advisor’s focus on the Subadvisor’s performance. The Board also noted the Subadvisor’s long-term performance record for similar accounts, as applicable.
The Board’s decision to approve the Subadvisory Agreement was based on a number of determinations, including the following:
(1) the Subadvisor has extensive experience and demonstrated skills as a manager;
(2) the performance of the fund has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of the fund’s benchmark index;
(3) the subadvisory fee is reasonable in relation to the level and quality of services being provided under the Subadvisory Agreement; and
(4) noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Advisor not the fund and that the subadvisory fee breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund in order to permit shareholders to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows.
***
Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that the Board deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for an additional one-year period.
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John Hancock
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Fixed income
August 31, 2024

John Hancock
Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Table of contents
2 Fund’s investments
41 Financial statements
45 Financial highlights
50 Notes to financial statements
66 Report of independent registered public accounting firm
67 Tax information
68 Evaluation of advisory and subadvisory agreements by the Board of Trustees
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Fund’s investments
AS OF 8-31-24
  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
U.S. Government and Agency obligations 39.2% $48,448,697
(Cost $47,942,934)          
U.S. Government 25.4%       31,360,104
U.S. Treasury          
Bond (A) 4.250 05-15-53   30,400 30,590
Bond 4.250 02-15-54   806,500 809,650
Bond 4.625 05-15-54   8,000 8,550
Bond 4.750 11-15-53   1,240,000 1,350,825
Inflation Protected Security 0.375 01-15-27   2,627,212 2,529,518
Inflation Protected Security 0.750 02-15-42   2,168,993 1,764,735
Inflation Protected Security 1.125 01-15-33   3,638,750 3,460,788
Inflation Protected Security 1.375 07-15-33   3,713,676 3,606,500
Inflation Protected Security (B) 1.625 10-15-27   4,152,132 4,143,079
Inflation Protected Security 2.125 02-15-54   435,064 441,803
Inflation Protected Security (B) 2.375 10-15-28   12,842,014 13,214,066
U.S. Government Agency 13.8%       17,088,593
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.          
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 10-01-53   227,261 228,834
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 01-01-54   239,225 240,806
Federal National Mortgage Association          
15 Yr Pass Thru (A) 5.500 TBA   1,094,000 1,110,752
15 Yr Pass Thru 6.000 07-01-38   147,307 150,750
15 Yr Pass Thru 6.000 09-01-38   136,658 139,810
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.000 TBA   992,000 809,759
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.000 TBA   200,000 163,578
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.500 TBA   5,000 4,262
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.500 TBA   526,000 447,655
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 3.000 TBA   710,000 629,487
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 4.000 TBA   223,000 211,475
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 4.500 TBA   1,260,000 1,226,187
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 5.000 TBA   1,414,000 1,403,671
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 5.500 TBA   3,453,000 3,476,604
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.500 08-01-54   125,000 125,826
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 6.000 TBA   2,698,000 2,747,639
30 Yr Pass Thru 6.000 11-01-53   195,225 198,846
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 6.500 TBA   725,000 746,495
Government National Mortgage Association          
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.500 TBA   150,000 131,077
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 3.500 TBA   750,000 697,970
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.000 11-20-52   543,278 518,839
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.000 05-20-53   537,387 513,464
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 4.500 TBA   1,190,000 1,164,807
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Foreign government obligations 35.9%       $44,399,538
(Cost $46,092,104)          
Australia 3.8%         4,670,706
Commonwealth of Australia          
Bond 1.750 06-21-51 AUD 6,095,000 2,365,010
Bond 2.750 05-21-41 AUD 1,560,000 860,463
Inflation-Linked Bond 1.220 02-21-50 AUD 515,000 336,988
Inflation-Linked Bond 3.607 09-20-30 AUD 1,070,000 1,108,245
Brazil 3.1%         3,805,262
Federative Republic of Brazil          
Bill (C) 11.682 07-01-26 BRL 993,000 143,487
Bill (C) 11.764 07-01-27 BRL 865,000 111,511
Bill (C) 11.849 01-01-28 BRL 906,000 110,059
Note 6.000 05-15-35 BRL 1,842,000 1,406,762
Note 6.000 05-15-55 BRL 1,398,000 1,056,368
Note 10.000 01-01-27 BRL 3,918,000 681,218
Note 10.000 01-01-29 BRL 897,000 151,258
Note 10.000 01-01-31 BRL 422,000 69,463
Note 10.000 01-01-33 BRL 379,000 61,402
Note 10.000 01-01-35 BRL 86,000 13,734
Chile 0.3%         422,479
Republic of Chile          
Bond (D) 4.700 09-01-30 CLP 80,000,000 86,039
Bond 5.000 03-01-35 CLP 50,000,000 53,890
Bond (D) 6.000 04-01-33 CLP 60,000,000 69,576
Bond 6.000 01-01-43 CLP 10,000,000 11,782
Bond (D) 6.200 10-01-40 CLP 110,000,000 132,778
Bond (D) 7.000 05-01-34 CLP 55,000,000 68,414
Colombia 3.2%         3,928,487
Republic of Colombia          
Bond 3.000 03-25-33 COP 1,325,433,457 274,239
Bond 3.750 02-25-37 COP 8,709,186,696 1,818,806
Bond 3.875 02-15-61   260,000 149,370
Bond 4.125 02-22-42   400,000 272,704
Bond 4.750 04-04-35 COP 1,436,199,143 333,716
Bond 6.000 04-28-28 COP 298,600,000 64,505
Bond 7.000 03-26-31 COP 590,400,000 123,199
Bond 7.250 10-18-34 COP 1,108,900,000 217,842
Bond 7.750 09-18-30 COP 364,300,000 80,117
Bond 9.250 05-28-42 COP 1,145,600,000 239,864
Bond 13.250 02-09-33 COP 1,254,400,000 354,125
Czech Republic 0.8%         969,896
Czech Republic          
Bond 0.050 11-29-29 CZK 1,150,000 42,181
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Czech Republic (continued)          
Bond 0.950 05-15-30 CZK 5,090,000 $192,940
Bond 1.200 03-13-31 CZK 4,080,000 153,759
Bond 1.500 04-24-40 CZK 740,000 22,928
Bond 1.750 06-23-32 CZK 1,930,000 73,331
Bond 1.750 06-23-32 CZK 1,260,000 47,874
Bond 1.950 07-30-37 CZK 310,000 10,835
Bond 2.000 10-13-33 CZK 1,920,000 72,612
Bond 3.500 05-30-35 CZK 10,000 423
Bond 4.500 11-11-32 CZK 1,770,000 81,587
Bond 4.900 04-14-34 CZK 5,680,000 270,007
Bond 5.000 09-30-30 CZK 30,000 1,419
France 0.7%         913,564
Government of France          
Bond (D) 1.800 07-25-40 EUR 374,652 451,428
Bond (D) 3.250 05-25-55 EUR 445,000 462,136
Gabon 0.1%         153,024
Republic of Gabon          
Bond 6.625 02-06-31   200,000 153,024
Greece 0.4%         541,486
Republic of Greece          
GDP-Linked Note (E) 4.484* 10-15-42 EUR 192,100,000 541,486
Hungary 0.9%         1,146,391
Republic of Hungary          
Bond 1.000 11-26-25 HUF 7,410,000 19,683
Bond 1.625 04-28-32 EUR 110,000 102,139
Bond 1.750 06-05-35 EUR 430,000 369,301
Bond 2.250 04-20-33 HUF 81,670,000 171,347
Bond 2.250 06-22-34 HUF 29,420,000 58,928
Bond 3.000 10-27-38 HUF 21,740,000 41,807
Bond 3.250 10-22-31 HUF 45,290,000 106,828
Bond 4.500 03-23-28 HUF 13,010,000 34,926
Bond 4.750 11-24-32 HUF 6,990,000 17,885
Bond 6.750 10-22-28 HUF 24,250,000 70,198
Bond 7.000 10-24-35 HUF 51,980,000 153,349
Iceland 2.3%         2,848,507
Republic of Iceland          
Bond 5.000 11-15-28 ISK 431,960,000 2,848,507
Indonesia 1.2%         1,463,463
Republic of Indonesia          
Bond 6.375 08-15-28 IDR 4,132,000,000 267,105
Bond 6.375 04-15-32 IDR 1,327,000,000 84,454
Bond 6.500 02-15-31 IDR 461,000,000 29,561
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Indonesia (continued)          
Bond 6.625 05-15-33 IDR 732,000,000 $47,272
Bond 6.625 02-15-34 IDR 5,118,000,000 330,084
Bond 7.000 05-15-27 IDR 923,000,000 60,491
Bond 7.000 02-15-33 IDR 1,952,000,000 129,037
Bond 7.125 06-15-38 IDR 3,193,000,000 213,827
Bond 7.125 06-15-42 IDR 181,000,000 12,008
Bond 7.125 06-15-43 IDR 660,000,000 44,051
Bond 7.500 08-15-32 IDR 1,631,000,000 110,412
Bond 7.500 06-15-35 IDR 203,000,000 13,942
Bond 7.500 05-15-38 IDR 1,241,000,000 85,299
Bond 8.375 03-15-34 IDR 496,000,000 35,920
Israel 0.5%         567,033
State of Israel          
Bond 2.800 11-29-52 ILS 3,130,000 567,033
Japan 1.1%         1,333,828
Government of Japan          
Bond 1.800 03-20-54 JPY 209,050,000 1,333,828
Malaysia 1.0%         1,278,785
Government of Malaysia          
Bond 2.632 04-15-31 MYR 1,065,000 230,761
Bond 3.502 05-31-27 MYR 205,000 47,607
Bond 3.582 07-15-32 MYR 1,005,000 229,611
Bond 3.757 05-22-40 MYR 210,000 47,360
Bond 3.882 03-14-25 MYR 98,000 22,763
Bond 3.885 08-15-29 MYR 438,000 102,993
Bond 3.906 07-15-26 MYR 793,000 185,614
Bond 3.955 09-15-25 MYR 157,000 36,619
Bond 4.254 05-31-35 MYR 160,000 38,406
Bond 4.457 03-31-53 MYR 141,000 34,058
Bond 4.642 11-07-33 MYR 158,000 38,934
Bond 4.696 10-15-42 MYR 220,000 55,332
Bond 4.762 04-07-37 MYR 284,000 71,251
Bond 4.893 06-08-38 MYR 540,000 137,476
Mexico 2.0%         2,531,278
Government of Mexico          
Bill (C) 10.294 08-06-26 MXN 4,140,170 173,521
Bill (C) 10.696 06-11-26 MXN 1,959,420 82,837
Bond 4.000 08-24-34 MXN 16,282,487 760,575
Bond 7.500 05-26-33 MXN 16,414,400 725,087
Bond 7.750 05-29-31 MXN 401,400 18,398
Bond 7.750 11-23-34 MXN 1,439,600 63,716
Bond 7.750 11-13-42 MXN 3,445,200 140,848
Bond 8.000 05-24-35 MXN 1,030,500 45,602
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Mexico (continued)          
Bond 8.000 11-07-47 MXN 1,334,800 $55,065
Bond 8.000 07-31-53 MXN 1,044,600 42,646
Bond 8.500 03-01-29 MXN 4,299,600 208,227
Bond 8.500 11-18-38 MXN 1,051,800 47,667
Bond 10.000 11-20-36 MXN 3,231,300 167,089
New Zealand 4.9%         5,996,134
Government of New Zealand          
Bond 1.500 05-15-31 NZD 145,000 76,913
Bond 2.750 05-15-51 NZD 2,030,000 887,509
Inflation-Linked Bond 3.220 09-20-40 NZD 1,165,000 906,770
Inflation-Linked Bond 3.254 09-20-35 NZD 1,110,000 900,767
Inflation-Linked Bond 3.965 09-20-30 NZD 3,735,000 3,224,175
North Macedonia 0.3%         361,052
Republic of North Macedonia          
Bond 1.625 03-10-28 EUR 200,000 196,651
Bond 2.750 01-18-25 EUR 150,000 164,401
Norway 2.7%         3,346,373
Kingdom of Norway          
Bond (D) 1.250 09-17-31 NOK 21,810,000 1,803,789
Bond (D) 3.625 04-13-34 NOK 16,025,000 1,542,584
Peru 0.5%         577,203
Republic of Peru          
Bond 5.400 08-12-34 PEN 195,000 47,703
Bond 6.150 08-12-32 PEN 275,000 73,276
Bond 6.900 08-12-37 PEN 45,000 12,056
Bond 6.950 08-12-31 PEN 1,075,000 303,743
Bond (D) 7.300 08-12-33 PEN 235,000 66,579
Bond (D) 7.600 08-12-39 PEN 261,000 73,846
Poland 0.7%         881,693
Republic of Poland          
Bond 1.250 10-25-30 PLN 355,000 72,901
Bond 1.750 04-25-32 PLN 845,000 170,298
Bond 2.750 10-25-29 PLN 120,000 27,725
Bond 3.750 05-25-27 PLN 735,000 184,124
Bond 5.000 10-25-34 PLN 577,000 143,986
Bond 6.000 10-25-33 PLN 23,000 6,205
Bond 7.500 07-25-28 PLN 987,000 276,454
Romania 0.8%         964,825
Republic of Romania          
Bond 3.650 09-24-31 RON 1,035,000 192,766
Bond 4.750 10-11-34 RON 90,000 17,229
Bond 4.850 07-25-29 RON 220,000 45,647
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Romania (continued)          
Bond 5.000 02-12-29 RON 505,000 $106,407
Bond 5.800 07-26-27 RON 400,000 88,003
Bond 6.700 02-25-32 RON 565,000 125,800
Bond 8.000 04-29-30 RON 745,000 176,114
Bond 8.250 09-29-32 RON 300,000 72,909
Bond 8.750 10-30-28 RON 580,000 139,950
Serbia 0.3%         364,422
Republic of Serbia          
Bond 1.500 06-26-29 EUR 280,000 270,454
Bond 1.650 03-03-33 EUR 110,000 93,968
South Africa 1.3%         1,575,559
Republic of South Africa          
Bond 6.250 03-31-36 ZAR 1,090,000 43,168
Bond 7.000 02-28-31 ZAR 3,659,000 180,131
Bond 7.000 02-28-31 ZAR 1,430,000 70,398
Bond 8.250 03-31-32 ZAR 6,350,000 325,183
Bond 8.500 01-31-37 ZAR 7,286,000 341,143
Bond 8.750 01-31-44 ZAR 2,985,000 134,298
Bond 8.875 02-28-35 ZAR 3,545,000 177,651
Bond 9.000 01-31-40 ZAR 5,554,000 261,826
Bond 11.625 03-31-53 ZAR 720,000 41,761
South Korea 0.1%         181,722
Republic of Korea          
Inflation-Linked Bond 1.750 06-10-28 KRW 227,361,372 181,722
Sweden 0.8%         995,652
Kingdom of Sweden          
Inflation-Linked Bond 0.167 06-01-32 SEK 7,920,000 995,652
Thailand 0.9%         1,124,488
Kingdom of Thailand          
Bond 1.000 06-17-27 THB 5,360,000 153,255
Bond 1.585 12-17-35 THB 4,906,000 130,556
Bond 1.600 12-17-29 THB 605,000 17,246
Bond 2.000 12-17-31 THB 5,300,000 151,781
Bond 2.000 06-17-42 THB 1,150,000 29,806
Bond 2.875 12-17-28 THB 6,500,000 196,713
Bond 2.875 06-17-46 THB 500,000 14,058
Bond 3.350 06-17-33 THB 10,474,000 328,607
Bond 3.450 06-17-43 THB 3,250,000 102,466
Turkey 0.4%         502,607
Republic of Turkey          
Bond 26.200 10-05-33 TRY 17,474,320 502,607
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United Arab Emirates 0.1%         $143,407
Finance Department Government of Sharjah          
Bond (D) 4.625 01-17-31 EUR 130,000 143,407
United Kingdom 0.6%         685,563
United Kingdom of Great Britain          
Inflation-Linked GILT 0.125 03-22-51 GBP 309,436 297,025
Inflation-Linked GILT 0.125 03-22-73 GBP 175,850 151,407
Inflation-Linked GILT 0.250 03-22-52 GBP 239,994 237,131
Uruguay 0.1%         124,649
Republic of Uruguay          
Bond 9.750 07-20-33 UYU 5,030,500 124,649
Corporate bonds 11.9%         $14,670,712
(Cost $14,211,400)          
Canada 0.5%         583,587
Bausch + Lomb Corp. (D) 8.375 10-01-28   25,000 26,255
Emera, Inc. (6.750% to 6-15-26, then 3 month LIBOR + 5.440% to 6-15-46, then 3 month LIBOR + 6.190%) 6.750 06-15-76   122,000 122,400
Enbridge, Inc. (5.750% to 7-15-30, then 5 Year CMT + 5.314% to 7-15-50, then 5 Year CMT + 6.064%) 5.750 07-15-80   120,000 114,727
Enbridge, Inc. (8.500% to 1-15-34, then 5 Year CMT + 4.431% to 1-15-54, then 5 Year CMT + 5.181%) 8.500 01-15-84   30,000 32,880
goeasy, Ltd. (D) 7.625 07-01-29   30,000 30,940
goeasy, Ltd. (D) 9.250 12-01-28   30,000 32,257
South Bow Canadian Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd. (7.625% to 3-1-30, then 5 Year CMT + 3.949%) (D) 7.625 03-01-55   87,000 88,827
Transcanada Trust (5.600% to 3-7-32, then 5 Year CMT + 3.986% to 3-7-52, then 5 Year CMT + 4.736%) 5.600 03-07-82   109,000 103,827
Transcanada Trust (5.875% to 8-15-26, then 3 month LIBOR + 4.640% to 8-15-46, then 3 month LIBOR + 5.390%) 5.875 08-15-76   32,000 31,474
Cayman Islands 0.1%         73,843
Diamond Foreign Asset Company (D) 8.500 10-01-30   70,000 73,843
China 0.0%         35,225
CIFI Holdings Group Company, Ltd. (F) 4.375 04-12-27   200,000 20,000
Country Garden Holdings Company, Ltd. (F) 3.875 10-22-30   210,000 15,225
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Cyprus 0.1%         $128,830
Hellenic Bank PCL (10.250% to 6-14-28, then 5 Year Euro Swap Rate + 6.854%) 10.250 06-14-33 EUR 100,000 128,830
Finland 0.3%         338,327
Nokia OYJ 6.625 05-15-39   320,000 338,327
France 1.1%         1,384,662
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA 3.625 09-14-32 EUR 100,000 112,474
BPCE SA (5.716% to 1-18-29, then 1 Year CMT + 1.959%) (D) 5.716 01-18-30   250,000 256,114
Societe Generale SA (6.221% to 6-15-32, then 1 Year CMT + 3.200%) (D) 6.221 06-15-33   400,000 410,841
Societe Generale SA (10.000% to 5-14-29, then 5 Year CMT + 5.448%) (D)(G) 10.000 11-14-28   200,000 213,073
Valeo SE 1.000 08-03-28 EUR 400,000 392,160
Germany 0.1%         100,865
Peach Property Finance GmbH 4.375 11-15-25 EUR 100,000 100,865
Italy 0.8%         990,697
Generali 2.429 07-14-31 EUR 510,000 508,611
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (D) 7.800 11-28-53   200,000 232,266
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (9.125% to 3-7-30, then 5 Year EURIBOR ICE Swap Rate + 6.262%) (G) 9.125 09-07-29 EUR 200,000 249,820
Japan 0.2%         204,706
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. 5.800 07-05-64   200,000 204,706
Luxembourg 0.0%         45,469
Trinseo Materials Operating SCA (D) 5.125 04-01-29   100,000 45,469
Malta 0.0%         47,561
VistaJet Malta Finance PLC (D)(H) 6.375 02-01-30   58,000 47,561
Netherlands 0.1%         167,352
MSD Netherlands Capital BV 3.750 05-30-54 EUR 155,000 167,352
Portugal 0.1%         117,830
Caixa Economica Montepio Geral (8.500% to 6-12-29, then 5 Year EURIBOR ICE Swap Rate + 5.815%) 8.500 06-12-34 EUR 100,000 117,830
Saudi Arabia 0.2%         202,925
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (D) 5.875 07-17-64   200,000 202,925
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Slovakia 0.1%         $113,560
Tatra Banka AS (4.971% to 4-29-29, then 3 month EURIBOR + 2.100%) 4.971 04-29-30 EUR 100,000 113,560
Supranational 0.4%         447,314
Asian Development Bank (C) 5.687 07-30-30 PLN 100,000 18,526
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 7.000 03-01-29 INR 11,000,000 131,666
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development 6.750 03-14-31 INR 5,000,000 59,392
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development 6.875 07-30-31 INR 12,400,000 148,038
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (C) 12.159 05-30-36 ZAR 2,000,000 28,580
Inter-American Development Bank 7.350 10-06-30 INR 5,000,000 61,112
Switzerland 0.2%         230,959
UBS Group AG (9.250% to 11-13-33, then 5 Year CMT + 4.758%) (D)(G) 9.250 11-13-33   200,000 230,959
United Kingdom 0.9%         1,098,130
Alexandrite Monnet UK Holdco PLC (D) 10.500 05-15-29 EUR 100,000 119,079
BP Capital Markets PLC (4.875% to 6-22-30, then 5 Year CMT + 4.398% to 6-22-50, then 5 Year CMT + 5.148%) (G) 4.875 03-22-30   69,000 67,594
Howden UK Refinance PLC (D) 8.125 02-15-32   200,000 203,661
Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society, Ltd. (5 Year United Kingdom Gilt Rate + 5.630%) (I) 9.440 05-22-43 GBP 100,000 132,970
Virgin Money UK PLC (11.000% to 6-9-29, then 5 Year United Kingdom Gilt Rate + 6.993%) (G) 11.000 12-08-28 GBP 200,000 297,970
Vodafone Group PLC 5.875 06-28-64   70,000 70,325
WE Soda Investments Holding PLC 9.500 10-06-28   200,000 206,531
United States 6.7%         8,358,870
Acrisure LLC (D) 6.000 08-01-29   70,000 66,851
Acrisure LLC (D) 8.500 06-15-29   5,000 5,192
Aircastle, Ltd. (5.250% to 9-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 4.410% to 9-15-31, then 5 Year CMT + 4.660% to 9-15-46, then 5 Year CMT + 5.160%) (D)(G) 5.250 06-15-26   31,000 30,458
Albemarle Corp. 5.650 06-01-52   85,000 77,049
Altria Group, Inc. 3.125 06-15-31 EUR 170,000 178,141
AMC Networks, Inc. (D) 10.250 01-15-29   120,000 120,600
American Express Company (3.550% to 9-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 2.854%) (G) 3.550 09-15-26   66,000 61,778
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United States (continued)          
Antero Midstream Partners LP (D) 6.625 02-01-32   71,000 $73,160
Ares Finance Company III LLC (4.125% to 6-30-26, then 5 Year CMT + 3.237%) (D) 4.125 06-30-51   71,000 66,784
AssuredPartners, Inc. (D) 5.625 01-15-29   56,000 53,517
AssuredPartners, Inc. (D) 7.500 02-15-32   45,000 45,904
Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLC (D) 7.125 05-15-31   37,000 38,716
BCPE Ulysses Intermediate, Inc. (7.750% Cash or 8.500% PIK) (D) 7.750 04-01-27   53,000 51,336
Block, Inc. (D) 6.500 05-15-32   25,000 25,925
Brandywine Operating Partnership LP 8.875 04-12-29   50,000 54,337
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (D) 9.750 03-15-29   55,000 59,330
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (D) 7.000 02-15-30   36,000 37,280
Caterpillar, Inc. 3.803 08-15-42   85,000 72,524
CCO Holdings LLC (D) 5.375 06-01-29   117,000 110,982
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (6.850% to 2-15-35, then 5 Year CMT + 2.946%) 6.850 02-15-55   31,000 31,120
Cinemark USA, Inc. (D) 7.000 08-01-32   15,000 15,569
Citigroup, Inc. (4.000% to 12-10-25, then 5 Year CMT + 3.597%) (G) 4.000 12-10-25   69,000 67,080
Citigroup, Inc. (7.000% to 8-15-34, then 10 Year CMT + 2.757%) (G) 7.000 08-15-34   68,000 71,065
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (D) 7.750 04-15-28   47,000 40,965
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (D) 9.000 09-15-28   66,000 70,156
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (D) 7.000 03-15-32   25,000 25,106
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (D) 6.875 01-15-30   115,000 115,424
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (D) 8.750 04-15-30   49,000 48,890
CMS Energy Corp. (4.750% to 6-1-30, then 5 Year CMT + 4.116%) 4.750 06-01-50   72,000 67,683
CoBank ACB (6.250% to 10-1-26, then 3 month LIBOR + 4.660%) (G) 6.250 10-01-26   29,000 28,877
Community Health Systems, Inc. (D) 8.000 12-15-27   36,000 36,062
Concentra Escrow Issuer Corp. (D) 6.875 07-15-32   10,000 10,461
Cougar JV Subsidiary LLC (D) 8.000 05-15-32   48,000 50,628
Cox Communications, Inc. (D) 5.950 09-01-54   90,000 88,931
CP Atlas Buyer, Inc. (D) 7.000 12-01-28   31,000 26,693
CSC Holdings LLC (D) 4.125 12-01-30   200,000 131,891
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United States (continued)          
Discover Financial Services (6.125% to 9-23-25, then 5 Year CMT + 5.783%) (G) 6.125 06-23-25   66,000 $65,666
DISH DBS Corp. 5.125 06-01-29   8,000 3,642
DISH DBS Corp. (D) 5.750 12-01-28   6,000 4,616
Dominion Energy, Inc. (4.350% to 4-15-27, then 5 Year CMT + 3.195%) (G) 4.350 01-15-27   89,000 85,056
Dominion Energy, Inc. (7.000% to 6-1-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.511%) 7.000 06-01-54   108,000 114,883
Edison International (5.375% to 3-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 4.698%) (G) 5.375 03-15-26   62,000 60,741
Eli Lilly & Company 5.050 08-14-54   20,000 20,077
Eli Lilly & Company 5.200 08-14-64   5,000 5,064
Energy Transfer LP (8.000% to 5-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 4.020%) 8.000 05-15-54   63,000 67,029
Enova International, Inc. (D) 9.125 08-01-29   55,000 55,836
Enstar Finance LLC (5.500% to 1-15-27, then 5 Year CMT + 4.006%) 5.500 01-15-42   70,000 64,389
Entergy Texas, Inc. 5.550 09-15-54   70,000 70,136
EQM Midstream Partners LP (D) 4.750 01-15-31   40,000 38,432
EUSHI Finance, Inc. (7.625% to 12-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.136%) (D) 7.625 12-15-54   60,000 62,184
Fifth Third Bancorp (4.500% to 9-30-25, then 5 Year CMT + 4.215%) (G) 4.500 09-30-25   51,000 49,973
FirstCash, Inc. (D) 4.625 09-01-28   15,000 14,371
FirstCash, Inc. (D) 5.625 01-01-30   13,000 12,844
Fortress Intermediate 3, Inc. (D) 7.500 06-01-31   45,000 46,683
Foundation Building Materials, Inc. (D) 6.000 03-01-29   120,000 107,656
Foundry JV Holdco LLC (D) 6.250 01-25-35   200,000 205,255
Freedom Mortgage Corp. (D) 12.000 10-01-28   15,000 16,329
Freedom Mortgage Corp. (D) 12.250 10-01-30   45,000 49,932
Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC (D) 9.125 05-15-31   55,000 55,395
Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC (D) 9.250 02-01-29   35,000 35,852
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC (D) 6.750 05-01-29   135,000 130,221
General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (5.700% to 9-30-30, then 5 Year CMT + 4.997%) (G)(H) 5.700 09-30-30   108,000 103,548
Glencore Funding LLC (D) 5.893 04-04-54   70,000 70,067
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United States (continued)          
Global Atlantic Financial Company (4.700% to 10-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 3.796%) (D) 4.700 10-15-51   130,000 $122,156
Global Atlantic Financial Company (7.950% to 10-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.608%) (D) 7.950 10-15-54   25,000 25,574
Gray Television, Inc. (D) 5.375 11-15-31   75,000 42,959
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. (D) 5.250 06-01-29   170,000 155,385
Hanesbrands, Inc. (D)(H) 9.000 02-15-31   60,000 64,507
Herc Holdings, Inc. (D) 6.625 06-15-29   25,000 25,714
Hightower Holding LLC (D) 6.750 04-15-29   78,000 74,468
HUB International, Ltd. (D) 5.625 12-01-29   16,000 15,619
HUB International, Ltd. (D) 7.375 01-31-32   35,000 36,286
Hudson Pacific Properties LP 3.250 01-15-30   75,000 55,402
Intel Corp. 2.800 08-12-41   160,000 109,303
Intel Corp. 3.050 08-12-51   175,000 108,720
Intel Corp. 5.600 02-21-54   23,000 21,805
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (D) 3.625 09-01-28   210,000 203,044
Iron Mountain, Inc. (D) 7.000 02-15-29   85,000 88,280
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP (D) 7.000 07-15-31   25,000 25,993
LBM Acquisition LLC (D) 6.250 01-15-29   38,000 34,351
Level 3 Financing, Inc. (D) 4.500 04-01-30   35,000 25,656
LFS Topco LLC (D) 5.875 10-15-26   52,000 48,360
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. (4.125% to 12-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 3.315%) (D) 4.125 12-15-51   36,000 33,781
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. (D) 4.300 02-01-61   25,000 16,369
Lincoln National Corp. (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.619%) (I) 7.721 05-17-66   59,000 46,241
Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC 5.125 01-15-42   20,000 15,229
Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC (D) 6.125 03-15-32   25,000 23,914
MajorDrive Holdings IV LLC (D) 6.375 06-01-29   28,000 26,397
Medline Borrower LP (D) 5.250 10-01-29   122,000 119,821
Mileage Plus Holdings LLC (D) 6.500 06-20-27   28,907 29,176
MSCI, Inc. (D) 3.625 09-01-30   56,000 51,907
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (D) 5.125 12-15-30   53,000 50,316
NextEra Energy Operating Partners LP (D) 7.250 01-15-29   35,000 36,644
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 4.500 07-15-44   25,000 20,204
Open Text Holdings, Inc. (D) 4.125 12-01-31   108,000 98,343
Oracle Corp. 3.600 04-01-50   10,000 7,301
Oracle Corp. 5.550 02-06-53   54,000 53,522
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. (D) 7.375 06-01-32   65,000 65,294
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United States (continued)          
Paramount Global 4.950 05-19-50   100,000 $74,647
Paramount Global 6.875 04-30-36   110,000 109,707
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (D) 5.750 09-15-31   23,000 22,180
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (D) 7.125 11-15-30   15,000 15,237
Post Holdings, Inc. (D) 5.500 12-15-29   63,000 61,918
Prudential Financial, Inc. (5.125% to 2-28-32, then 5 Year CMT + 3.162%) 5.125 03-01-52   36,000 35,076
Range Resources Corp. (D) 4.750 02-15-30   13,000 12,478
Range Resources Corp. 8.250 01-15-29   10,000 10,365
Reworld Holding Corp. (D) 4.875 12-01-29   134,000 124,341
Rocket Software, Inc. (D) 6.500 02-15-29   25,000 22,823
Rocket Software, Inc. (D) 9.000 11-28-28   25,000 25,936
Scripps Escrow II, Inc. (D) 5.375 01-15-31   75,000 33,699
Scripps Escrow, Inc. (D) 5.875 07-15-27   70,000 50,102
Sempra (4.125% to 4-1-27, then 5 Year CMT + 2.868%) 4.125 04-01-52   89,000 82,795
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (D) 6.750 08-15-32   50,000 51,583
Sinclair Television Group, Inc. (D) 4.125 12-01-30   75,000 52,922
SM Energy Company (D) 6.750 08-01-29   38,000 38,593
Southern California Edison Company 5.450 06-01-31   10,000 10,408
Staples, Inc. (D) 10.750 09-01-29   38,000 35,792
STL Holding Company LLC (D) 8.750 02-15-29   60,000 63,388
Sunoco LP (D) 7.000 05-01-29   25,000 26,042
Terex Corp. (D) 5.000 05-15-29   43,000 41,749
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (3.700% to 3-20-26, then 5 Year CMT + 3.352%) (G) 3.700 03-20-26   36,000 34,650
The Coca-Cola Company 5.400 05-13-64   210,000 217,391
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (3.650% to 8-10-26, then 5 Year CMT + 2.915%) (G) 3.650 08-10-26   38,000 35,696
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (7.500% to 2-10-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.156%) (G) 7.500 02-10-29   24,000 25,560
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 5.250 04-30-31   60,000 54,360
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (H) 5.625 04-30-33   60,000 52,851
The Kroger Company 5.500 09-15-54   60,000 58,812
The Kroger Company 5.650 09-15-64   55,000 53,734
The Southern Company (4.000% to 1-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 3.733%) 4.000 01-15-51   32,000 31,290
Transocean, Inc. 7.500 04-15-31   40,000 38,273
Transocean, Inc. (D) 8.500 05-15-31   25,000 25,368
United Wholesale Mortgage LLC (D) 5.500 04-15-29   60,000 58,515
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United States (continued)          
Univision Communications, Inc. (D) 8.500 07-31-31   105,000 $104,791
Viking Cruises, Ltd. (D) 7.000 02-15-29   50,000 50,650
Viking Cruises, Ltd. (D) 9.125 07-15-31   40,000 43,882
Viper Energy, Inc. (D) 5.375 11-01-27   290,000 287,385
Vital Energy, Inc. (D) 7.875 04-15-32   25,000 25,595
Vital Energy, Inc. 9.750 10-15-30   45,000 49,391
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. 8.125 08-15-29   40,000 40,069
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc. 5.141 03-15-52   90,000 68,454
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc. 5.391 03-15-62   85,000 63,832
Wells Fargo & Company (3.900% to 3-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 3.453%) (G) 3.900 03-15-26   54,000 52,518
Wilsonart LLC (D) 11.000 08-15-32   9,000 8,751
Windsor Holdings III LLC (D) 8.500 06-15-30   75,000 80,338
WW International, Inc. (D) 4.500 04-15-29   180,000 44,550
Convertible bonds 4.3%         $5,328,281
(Cost $5,422,930)          
Canada 0.1%         132,834
Advantage Energy, Ltd. (D) 5.000 06-30-29 CAD 70,000 52,041
Shopify, Inc. 0.125 11-01-25   85,000 80,793
China 0.1%         173,597
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (D) 0.500 06-01-31   17,000 17,672
NIO, Inc. 0.500 02-01-27   162,000 155,925
Italy 0.1%         95,748
DiaSorin SpA (C) 3.926 05-05-28 EUR 100,000 95,748
Luxembourg 0.0%         85
Arrival SA (D)(F) 3.500 12-01-26   170,000 85
Singapore 0.1%         122,273
Sea, Ltd. 0.250 09-15-26   137,000 122,273
United Kingdom 0.2%         210,528
Immunocore Holdings PLC (D) 2.500 02-01-30   240,000 210,528
United States 3.7%         4,593,216
3D Systems Corp. (C) 9.827 11-15-26   21,000 17,025
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (C) 6.146 11-15-26   80,000 70,000
Airbnb, Inc. (C) 5.423 03-15-26   105,000 96,705
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (C) 5.956 01-15-26   120,000 110,700
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1.000 09-15-27   130,000 148,590
Axon Enterprise, Inc. 0.500 12-15-27   7,000 11,565
Bandwidth, Inc. 0.250 03-01-26   35,000 31,028
Bentley Systems, Inc. 0.125 01-15-26   95,000 95,523
Beyond Meat, Inc., Zero Coupon 0.000 03-15-27   125,000 20,625
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United States (continued)          
BILL Holdings, Inc. (C) 5.322 04-01-27   111,000 $96,903
Block, Inc. 0.250 11-01-27   127,000 108,204
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 4.250 06-15-28   30,000 49,425
Cable One, Inc. 1.125 03-15-28   45,000 34,371
Cardlytics, Inc. 1.000 09-15-25   55,000 47,850
Carnival Corp. 5.750 12-01-27   38,000 56,753
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 4.250 08-15-26   370,000 369,260
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 0.625 06-15-26   85,000 75,820
Cytokinetics, Inc. 3.500 07-01-27   50,000 68,050
Dayforce, Inc. 0.250 03-15-26   125,000 116,063
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (C) 6.504 12-01-26   90,000 77,940
DISH Network Corp. 3.375 08-15-26   38,000 23,658
DraftKings Holdings, Inc. (C) 5.223 03-15-28   127,000 105,791
Dropbox, Inc. (C) 1.362 03-01-28   80,000 76,250
Enphase Energy, Inc. (C) 3.539 03-01-28   60,000 53,031
Etsy, Inc. 0.125 09-01-27   290,000 246,007
Etsy, Inc. 0.250 06-15-28   115,000 92,335
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. 0.750 03-15-49   28,000 27,230
Exact Sciences Corp. 0.375 03-15-27   96,000 89,520
Exact Sciences Corp. (D) 1.750 04-15-31   215,000 202,573
Fluor Corp. 1.125 08-15-29   14,000 17,625
Health Catalyst, Inc. 2.500 04-15-25   5,000 4,878
John Bean Technologies Corp. 0.250 05-15-26   81,000 74,083
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. 0.500 06-15-28   75,000 62,550
MP Materials Corp. (D) 0.250 04-01-26   175,000 158,375
NCL Corp., Ltd. 2.500 02-15-27   98,000 93,296
PAR Technology Corp. 1.500 10-15-27   15,000 14,865
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust 1.750 12-15-26   50,000 44,700
Pegasystems, Inc. 0.750 03-01-25   37,000 35,946
PG&E Corp. (D) 4.250 12-01-27   65,000 69,355
Rapid7, Inc. 0.250 03-15-27   110,000 97,969
Redfin Corp. 0.500 04-01-27   70,000 47,950
Shake Shack, Inc. (C) 2.852 03-01-28   15,000 13,575
Shift4 Payments, Inc. 0.500 08-01-27   65,000 64,808
Snap, Inc. 0.125 03-01-28   495,000 387,090
Spotify USA, Inc. (C) 1.638 03-15-26   95,000 92,625
Stem, Inc. (D) 0.500 12-01-28   95,000 29,925
Sunnova Energy International, Inc. 0.250 12-01-26   305,000 231,011
Sunnova Energy International, Inc. 2.625 02-15-28   40,000 25,820
Teladoc Health, Inc. 1.250 06-01-27   74,000 60,958
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. 2.875 04-15-28   90,000 95,130
Uber Technologies, Inc. (D) 0.875 12-01-28   30,000 36,459
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United States (continued)          
Uber Technologies, Inc., Zero Coupon 0.000 12-15-25   85,000 $92,438
Unity Software, Inc. (C) 5.957 11-15-26   140,000 122,990
Term loans (J) 2.2%       $2,778,136
(Cost $2,857,470)          
Luxembourg 0.1%         125,469
Delta 2 Lux Sarl, 2022 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.585 01-15-30   125,000 125,469
United States 2.1%         2,652,667
ABG Intermediate Holdings 2 LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (K) TBD 12-21-28   99,746 99,974
Aretec Group, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.247 08-09-30   99,002 96,810
Asurion LLC, 2020 Term Loan B8 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.611 12-23-26   95,580 95,108
Asurion LLC, 2021 2nd Lien Term Loan B3 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 5.250%) 10.611 01-31-28   130,000 121,232
athenahealth, Inc., 2022 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.502 02-15-29   61,454 60,928
Berlin Packaging LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 9.092 06-09-31   146,250 146,098
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 02-06-30   99,488 99,441
Cinemark USA, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.523 05-24-30   123,441 123,723
Crocs, Inc., 2024 Term Loan (1 and 3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.568 02-20-29   61,500 61,677
EMRLD Borrower LP, Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.649 05-31-30   62,121 62,075
Hanesbrands, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.750%) 8.997 03-08-30   113,563 113,492
Hightower Holding LLC, 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.748 04-21-28   145,875 146,057
HUB International, Ltd., 2024 1st Lien Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.225 06-20-30   142,757 142,817
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United States (continued)          
IRB Holding Corp., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.097 12-15-27   246,287 $246,378
Medline Borrower LP, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 10-23-28   101,383 101,581
NEP Group, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250% and 1.500% PIK) 10.111 08-19-26   66,999 62,931
Quikrete Holdings, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.747 04-14-31   195,001 195,289
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., 2023 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.000%) 8.252 07-31-31   125,396 125,500
The Dun & Bradstreet Corp., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.026 01-18-29   140,435 140,588
TransDigm, Inc., 2023 Term Loan J (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.843 02-28-31   166,019 166,167
Truist Insurance Holdings LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.585 05-06-31   100,000 100,021
Windsor Holdings III LLC, 2024 USD Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 4.000%) 9.311 08-01-30   114,139 114,460
WW International, Inc., 2021 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.500%) 8.861 04-13-28   111,605 30,320
Collateralized mortgage obligations 3.8%       $4,644,076
(Cost $4,552,681)          
Commercial and residential 1.2%     1,498,537
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust          
Series 2020-3, Class M1 (D)(L) 3.809 04-25-65   50,000 46,576
BANK          
Series 2020-BN25, Class AS 2.841 01-15-63   40,000 35,137
Series 2021-BN31, Class C (L) 2.545 02-15-54   30,000 22,702
Series 2022-BNK42, Class AS (L) 4.880 06-15-55   40,000 38,482
BBCMS Mortgage Trust          
Series 2023-C20, Class AS (L) 5.973 07-15-56   10,000 10,594
Series 2024-5C25, Class C (L) 6.643 03-15-57   15,000 15,136
Series 2024-5C27, Class C (L) 6.700 07-15-57   15,000 15,185
Series 2024-C26, Class C (L) 6.000 05-15-57   70,000 69,771
Benchmark Mortgage Trust          
Series 2020-B16, Class AM (L) 2.944 02-18-53   40,000 35,257
Series 2024-V6, Class C 6.669 03-15-29   15,000 15,093
BRAVO Residential Funding Trust          
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Commercial and residential (continued)      
Series 2020-NQM1, Class M1 (D)(L) 3.181 05-25-60   129,000 $122,738
Series 2021-NQM1, Class M1 (D)(L) 2.316 02-25-49   100,000 82,161
BX Trust          
Series 2021-MFM1, Class D (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.614%) (D)(I) 6.951 01-15-34   7,000 6,891
Series 2023-DELC, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.690%) (D)(I) 8.027 05-15-38   50,000 50,062
Series 2024-BRVE, Class B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.540%) (D)(I) 7.877 04-15-26   100,000 98,938
CIM Trust          
Series 2021-R4, Class A1 (D)(L) 2.000 05-01-61   54,525 48,592
Commercial Mortgage Trust (Cantor Fitzgerald/Deutsche Bank AG)          
Series 2014-CR15, Class B (L) 4.029 02-10-47   18,442 17,795
Series 2014-CR15, Class C (L) 4.079 02-10-47   25,000 23,498
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust          
Series 2020-2, Class M1 (D)(L) 4.112 05-25-65   100,000 97,847
GS Mortgage Securities Trust          
Series 2024-70P, Class A (D)(L) 5.487 03-10-41   100,000 100,104
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust          
Series 2015-2A, Class B4 (D)(L) 5.353 08-25-55   41,622 40,699
OBX Trust          
Series 2022-NQM5, Class A1 (4.310% to 5-1-26, then 5.310% thereafter) (D) 4.310 05-25-62   79,378 78,407
OPG Trust          
Series 2021-PORT, Class D (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.245%) (D)(I) 6.582 10-15-36   19,500 18,970
Verus Securitization Trust          
Series 2020-5, Class M1 (D)(L) 2.601 05-25-65   200,000 179,155
Series 2021-5, Class A1 (D)(L) 1.013 09-25-66   61,656 52,318
Series 2024-5, Class A1 (6.192% to 6-1-28, then 7.192% thereafter) (D) 6.192 06-25-69   97,855 98,793
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust          
Series 2020-C58, Class B 2.704 07-15-53   65,000 52,694
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust          
Series 2019-3, Class A1 (D)(L) 3.500 07-25-49   5,363 4,843
WSTN Trust          
Series 2023-MAUI, Class B (D)(L) 7.263 07-05-37   20,000 20,099
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
U.S. Government Agency 2.6%     $3,145,539
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.          
Series 2021-DNA6, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 1.500%) (D)(I) 6.849 10-25-41   178,000 178,699
Series 2021-HQA2, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.050%) (D)(I) 7.399 12-25-33   93,062 95,062
Series 2021-HQA3, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.100%) (D)(I) 7.449 09-25-41   180,000 181,217
Series 2021-P011, Class X1 IO 1.773 09-25-45   90,273 10,514
Series 2022-DNA1, Class B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.400%) (D)(I) 8.749 01-25-42   150,000 155,053
Series 2022-DNA6, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 5.750%) (D)(I) 11.099 09-25-42   120,000 133,782
Series 2022-HQA1, Class M1B (30 day Average SOFR + 3.500%) (D)(I) 8.849 03-25-42   66,650 69,971
Series 2022-HQA1, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 5.250%) (D)(I) 10.599 03-25-42   540,000 584,534
Series 2023-DNA1, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 5.500%) (D)(I) 10.848 03-25-43   25,000 27,892
Series 2023-DNA2, Class B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 7.600%) (D)(I) 12.948 04-25-43   15,000 17,098
Series 2024-DNA1, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 1.950%) (D)(I) 7.299 02-25-44   100,000 100,625
Series 4954, Class SL IO 0.587 02-25-50   917,905 108,126
Series K103, Class X1 IO 0.757 11-25-29   223,254 6,202
Series K105, Class X1 IO 1.643 01-25-30   168,785 11,241
Series K517, Class A2 (L) 5.355 01-25-29   250,000 260,308
Series K737, Class X1 IO 0.740 10-25-26   109,530 1,099
Series K740, Class X1 IO 0.824 09-25-27   97,734 1,835
Series Q014, Class X IO 2.781 10-25-55   91,482 13,944
Federal National Mortgage Association          
Series 2016-62, Class SA IO 0.537 09-25-46   198,265 23,143
Series 2019-25, Class SA IO 0.587 06-25-49   1,126,414 129,067
Series 2019-49, Class DS IO 0.687 06-25-43   186,001 21,636
Series 2019-50, Class S IO 0.587 09-25-49   673,704 74,150
Series 2019-68, Class SC IO 0.537 11-25-49   228,134 29,031
Series 2022-R02, Class 2B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 4.500%) (D)(I) 9.849 01-25-42   150,000 158,438
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
U.S. Government Agency (continued)      
Series 2022-R03, Class 1B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 6.250%) (D)(I) 11.599 03-25-42   67,000 $74,035
Series 2022-R03, Class 1M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.500%) (D)(I) 8.849 03-25-42   49,000 51,499
Series 2022-R04, Class 1B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 5.250%) (D)(I) 10.599 03-25-42   115,000 124,222
Series 2022-R05, Class 2B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 4.500%) (D)(I) 9.849 04-25-42   100,000 105,679
Series 2022-R09, Class 2M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 4.750%) (D)(I) 10.098 09-25-42   60,000 65,497
Series 2023-R01, Class 1B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 5.100%) (D)(I) 10.448 12-25-42   15,000 16,311
Series 2023-R02, Class 1M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.350%) (D)(I) 8.699 01-25-43   25,000 26,342
Series 2023-R03, Class 2M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.900%) (D)(I) 9.249 04-25-43   20,000 21,383
Series 2023-R04, Class 1M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.550%) (D)(I) 8.898 05-25-43   25,000 26,739
Series 2023-R05, Class 1M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.100%) (D)(I) 8.448 06-25-43   24,000 25,344
Series 2023-R06, Class 1B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.900%) (D)(I) 9.249 07-25-43   15,000 15,805
Series 2023-R07, Class 2M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.250%) (D)(I) 8.598 09-25-43   75,000 78,000
Series 2023-R08, Class 1B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.550%) (D)(I) 8.899 10-25-43   25,000 25,968
Series 2024-R02, Class 1B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.500%) (D)(I) 7.849 02-25-44   45,000 45,954
Series 2024-R04, Class 1M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 1.650%) (D)(I) 6.999 05-25-44   25,000 25,047
Series 2024-R05, Class 2B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.000%) (D)(I) 7.349 07-25-44   25,000 25,047
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Asset backed securities 3.4%         $4,211,792
(Cost $4,193,981)          
Asset backed securities 3.4%     4,211,792
AASET Trust          
Series 2021-2A, Class A (D) 2.798 01-15-47   180,597 163,712
Bain Capital Credit CLO, Ltd.          
Series 2020-5A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.600%) (D)(I) 8.882 04-20-34   250,000 251,509
Series 2022-2A, Class D1 (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.650%) (D)(I) 8.932 04-22-35   250,000 250,402
Benefit Street Partners CLO XIX, Ltd.          
Series 2019-19A, Class ER (3 month CME Term SOFR + 5.750%) (D)(I) 11.051 01-15-33   250,000 250,012
Bojangles Issuer LLC          
Series 2020-1A, Class A2 (D) 3.832 10-20-50   29,475 28,422
Carvana Auto Receivables Trust          
Series 2024-N1, Class C (D) 5.800 05-10-30   60,000 61,249
CIM Trust          
Series 2021-NR2, Class A1 (5.568% to 3-1-25, then 6.568% thereafter) (D) 5.568 07-25-59   33,086 33,017
Compass Datacenters Issuer II LLC          
Series 2024-1A, Class A1 (D) 5.250 02-25-49   60,000 60,385
DataBank Issuer          
Series 2021-1A, Class B (D) 2.650 02-27-51   40,000 37,327
Domino’s Pizza Master Issuer LLC          
Series 2019-1A, Class A2 (D) 3.668 10-25-49   48,000 45,015
Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust          
Series 2023-4A, Class C 6.510 08-15-28   35,000 35,610
Series 2024-3A, Class D 5.980 09-16-30   35,000 35,739
First Investors Auto Owner Trust          
Series 2021-2A, Class D (D) 1.660 12-15-27   190,000 181,149
Series 2022-1A, Class D (D) 3.790 06-15-28   55,000 53,303
Flatiron CLO 20, Ltd.          
Series 2020-1A, Class BR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 1.920%) (D)(I) 7.048 05-20-36   150,000 150,309
Series 2020-1A, Class CR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.350%) (D)(I) 7.478 05-20-36   150,000 150,735
FS Rialto          
Series 2021-FL3, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.364%) (D)(I) 6.703 11-16-36   91,365 90,872
GLS Auto Receivables Issuer Trust          
Series 2023-1A, Class C (D) 6.380 12-15-28   21,000 21,218
Series 2023-3A, Class D (D) 6.440 05-15-29   20,000 20,545
Golub Capital Partners Static, Ltd.          
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Asset backed securities (continued)      
Series 2024-1A, Class C (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.300%) (D)(I) 7.582 04-20-33   250,000 $250,000
Greystone Commercial Real Estate Notes, Ltd.          
Series 2021-FL3, Class B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.764%) (D)(I) 7.101 07-15-39   100,000 98,270
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC          
Series 2021-2A, Class B (D) 2.120 12-27-27   100,000 92,994
Series 2022-2A, Class C (D) 2.950 06-26-28   100,000 92,168
MF1, Ltd.          
Series 2022-FL8, Class AS (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.750%) (D)(I) 7.086 02-19-37   100,000 98,683
New Economy Assets Phase 1 Sponsor LLC          
Series 2021-1, Class A1 (D) 1.910 10-20-61   100,000 91,381
Pretium Mortgage Credit Partners LLC          
Series 2021-RN1, Class A2 (3.598% to 6-25-25, then 7.598% thereafter) (D) 3.598 02-25-61   100,902 97,637
Progress Residential Trust          
Series 2021-SFR2, Class E1 (D) 2.547 04-19-38   100,000 94,856
Series 2021-SFR3, Class D (D) 2.288 05-17-26   100,000 94,034
Series 2022-SFR4, Class C (D) 4.888 05-17-41   100,000 98,405
Series 2022-SFR5, Class D (D) 5.734 06-17-39   100,000 100,342
Series 2024-SFR3, Class E1 (D) 4.000 06-17-41   100,000 91,515
PRPM LLC          
Series 2022-4, Class A1 (5.000% to 8-25-25, then 9.000% thereafter) (D) 5.000 08-25-27   80,382 79,702
Subway Funding LLC          
Series 2024-1A, Class A2I (D) 6.028 07-30-54   55,000 56,430
Series 2024-1A, Class A2II (D) 6.268 07-30-54   80,000 82,910
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp.          
Series 2023-1, Class A2 5.169 04-01-41   30,000 30,983
Tricon American Homes Trust          
Series 2020-SFR2, Class E1 (D) 2.730 11-17-39   100,000 91,277
Tricon Residential Trust          
Series 2023-SFR2, Class D (D) 5.000 12-17-40   100,000 97,215
TRTX Issuer, Ltd.          
Series 2019-FL3, Class D (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.564%) (D)(I) 7.903 10-15-34   100,000 96,520
Venture XIII CLO, Ltd.          
Series 2013-13A, Class DR (3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.562%) (D)(I) 8.896 09-10-29   175,000 175,487
VOLT CI LLC          
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Asset backed securities (continued)      
Series 2021-NP10, Class A1 (4.992% to 4-25-25, then 5.992% thereafter) (D) 4.992 05-25-51   39,352 $39,393
VOLT XCIX LLC          
Series 2021-NPL8, Class A1 (5.116% to 3-25-25, then 6.116% thereafter) (D) 5.116 04-25-51   32,519 32,717
VOLT XCV LLC          
Series 2021-NPL4, Class A1 (5.240% to 2-25-25, then 6.240% thereafter) (D) 5.240 03-27-51   50,422 50,896
Willis Engine Structured Trust IV          
Series 2018-A, Class A (D) 4.750 09-15-43   160,102 157,447
    
        Shares Value
Common stocks 0.0%         $8,695
(Cost $20,742)          
United States 0.0%         8,695
Paragon Offshore PLC, Litigation Trust A (E)(M)   2,695 270
Paragon Offshore PLC, Litigation Trust B (E)(M)   1,348 8,425
Southcross Holdings GP, Class A (E)(M)   246 0
Preferred securities 1.0%         $1,228,481
(Cost $1,133,092)          
Bermuda 0.0%         5,621
Enstar Group, Ltd., 7.000% (7.000% to 9-1-28, then 3 month LIBOR + 4.015%)     275 5,621
United States 1.0%         1,222,860
AGNC Investment Corp., 6.125% (6.125% to 4-15-25, then 3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.959%)     10,000 241,400
AGNC Investment Corp., 7.750% (7.750% to 10-15-27, then 5 Year CMT + 4.390%)     10,000 240,500
AT&T, Inc., 5.000%     2,805 61,317
Bank of America Corp., 4.250%     800 15,728
Bank of America Corp., 7.250%     92 114,719
Morgan Stanley, 4.250%     1,670 32,565
Morgan Stanley, 6.625%     4,275 114,356
Public Storage, 4.625%     725 15,682
SCE Trust VII, 7.500%     2,425 63,996
Synchrony Financial, 8.250% (8.250% to 5-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 4.044%)     2,693 69,587
U.S. Cellular Corp., 5.500%     1,807 37,947
U.S. Cellular Corp., 5.500%     2,314 48,594
U.S. Cellular Corp., 6.250%     804 18,162
Wells Fargo & Company, 4.750%     725 15,109
Wells Fargo & Company, 7.500%     109 133,198
    
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        Par value^ Value
Escrow certificates 0.0%       $46
(Cost $491,686)          
Alta Mesa Holdings LP (E)(M)   460,000 46
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Company LLC (E)(M)   10,820,544 0
    
  Yield* (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Short-term investments 9.8%       $12,175,934
(Cost $12,175,909)          
U.S. Government 0.1%       124,924
U.S. Treasury Bill 5.197 09-24-24   25,000 24,924
U.S. Treasury Bill 5.244 09-03-24   100,000 100,000
    
    Yield (%)   Shares Value
Short-term funds 9.7%         12,051,010
John Hancock Collateral Trust (N) 5.2747(O)   14,069 140,686
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class 5.2300(O)   11,910,324 11,910,324
    
Total investments (Cost $139,094,929) 111.5%     $137,894,388
Other assets and liabilities, net (11.5%)     (14,211,561)
Total net assets 100.0%         $123,682,827
    
  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Sale commitments outstanding (10.6)% $(13,127,434)
(Proceeds received $13,083,481)          
U.S. Government Agency (10.6)%       (13,127,434)
Federal National Mortgage Association          
15 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.500 TBA   (225,000) (208,626)
15 Yr Pass Thru (A) 3.500 TBA   (289,000) (280,082)
15 Yr Pass Thru (A) 4.500 TBA   (363,000) (362,220)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.000 TBA   (992,000) (809,759)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.000 TBA   (992,000) (811,347)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.500 TBA   (1,679,000) (1,431,282)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 2.500 TBA   (526,000) (447,655)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 4.000 TBA   (1,125,000) (1,066,860)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 4.500 TBA   (2,926,000) (2,847,478)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 5.000 TBA   (1,414,000) (1,403,671)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 5.000 TBA   (1,574,000) (1,562,687)
30 Yr Pass Thru (A) 6.500 TBA   (1,525,000) (1,570,214)
Government National Mortgage Association
30 Yr Pass Thru (A)
3.000 TBA   (360,000) (325,553)
    
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the fund.
^All par values are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
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Currency Abbreviations
AUD Australian Dollar
BRL Brazilian Real
CAD Canadian Dollar
CLP Chilean Peso
COP Colombian Peso
CZK Czech Republic Koruna
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
HUF Hungarian Forint
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
ILS Israeli New Shekel
INR Indian Rupee
ISK Icelandic Krona
JPY Japanese Yen
KRW Korean Won
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
NOK Norwegian Krone
NZD New Zealand Dollar
PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romanian New Leu
SEK Swedish Krona
THB Thai Bhat
TRY Turkish Lira
UYU Uruguayan Peso
ZAR South African Rand
    
Security Abbreviations and Legend
CME CME Group Published Rates
CMT Constant Maturity Treasury
EURIBOR Euro Interbank Offered Rate
ICE Intercontinental Exchange
IO Interest-Only Security - (Interest Tranche of Stripped Mortgage Pool). Rate shown is the annualized yield at the end of the period.
LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate
PIK Pay-in-Kind Security - Represents a payment-in-kind which may pay interest in additional par and/or cash. Rates shown are the current rate and most recent payment rate.
SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate
TBA To Be Announced. A forward mortgage-backed securities trade issued by a U.S. Government Agency, to be delivered at an agreed-upon future settlement date.
(A) Security purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(B) All or a portion of this security is segregated at the custodian as collateral for certain derivatives.
(C) Zero coupon bonds are issued at a discount from their principal amount in lieu of paying interest periodically. Rate shown is the effective yield at period end.
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(D) This security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration. Rule 144A securities amounted to $20,904,961 or 16.9% of the fund’s net assets as of 8-31-24.
(E) Non-income producing security.
(F) Non-income producing - Issuer is in default.
(G) Perpetual bonds have no stated maturity date. Date shown as maturity date is next call date.
(H) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 8-31-24.
(I) Variable rate obligation. The coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(J) Term loans are variable rate obligations. The rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(K) This position represents an unsettled loan commitment at period end. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date, including coupon rate, which is disclosed as TBD (To Be Determined).
(L) Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on a weighted average of interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. The interest rate shown is the current rate as of period end.
(M) Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements.
(N) Investment is an affiliate of the fund, the advisor and/or subadvisor. This security represents the investment of cash collateral received for securities lending.
(O) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 8-31-24.
* Yield represents either the annualized yield at the date of purchase, the stated coupon rate or, for floating rate securities, the rate at period end.
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DERIVATIVES
FUTURES
Open contracts Number of
contracts
Position Expiration
date
Notional
basis^
Notional
value^
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
10-Year Australian Treasury Bond Futures 21 Long Sep 2024 $1,663,784 $1,656,991 $(6,793)
10-Year Canada Government Bond Futures 20 Long Dec 2024 1,844,684 1,826,290 (18,394)
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures 111 Long Dec 2024 12,695,451 12,605,438 (90,013)
2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures 40 Long Dec 2024 8,311,898 8,301,875 (10,023)
5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures 139 Long Dec 2024 15,261,145 15,206,384 (54,761)
Euro SCHATZ Futures 2 Long Sep 2024 234,612 234,853 241
German Euro BOBL Futures 2 Long Sep 2024 259,130 260,145 1,015
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures 20 Long Dec 2024 2,367,044 2,348,750 (18,294)
Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond Futures 13 Long Dec 2024 1,743,189 1,715,188 (28,001)
Euro-BTP Italian Government Bond Futures 20 Short Sep 2024 (2,612,683) (2,627,978) (15,295)
Euro-Buxl Futures 10 Short Sep 2024 (1,415,972) (1,486,984) (71,012)
German Euro BUND Futures 7 Short Sep 2024 (1,035,223) (1,036,169) (946)
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures 16 Short Dec 2024 (1,998,251) (1,970,000) 28,251
            $(284,025)
^ Notional basis refers to the contractual amount agreed upon at inception of open contracts; notional value represents the current value of the open contract.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
AUD 55,000 USD 36,210 CITI 9/18/2024 $1,031
AUD 2,245,000 USD 1,521,043 BOA 9/30/2024 $(521)
AUD 427,000 USD 289,644 HSBC 9/30/2024 (440)
BRL 605,000 USD 107,061 CITI 9/4/2024 285
BRL 90,000 USD 17,284 DB 9/4/2024 (1,316)
BRL 5,570,000 USD 985,475 GSI 9/4/2024 2,823
BRL 24,292,000 USD 4,286,585 HSBC 9/4/2024 23,602
BRL 230,000 USD 40,663 JPM 9/4/2024 146
BRL 20,830,000 USD 3,759,730 MSI 9/4/2024 (63,812)
BRL 254,000 USD 46,325 SSB 9/4/2024 (1,257)
BRL 5,913,000 USD 1,071,603 MSI 10/2/2024 (25,876)
BRL 275,000 USD 49,526 GSI 12/3/2024 (1,218)
CAD 90,000 USD 65,336 HSBC 9/18/2024 1,479
CAD 60,000 USD 43,710 MSI 9/18/2024 834
CAD 1,795,000 USD 1,331,929 BARC 9/27/2024 1,042
CAD 855,000 USD 634,639 MSI 9/27/2024 285
CHF 545,000 USD 645,037 HSBC 9/30/2024 (1,933)
CLP 16,000,000 USD 16,840 BOA 9/23/2024 665
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS (continued)
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
CLP 73,841,000 USD 80,616 MSI 9/23/2024 $173
CLP 84,357,000 USD 90,586 SSB 9/23/2024 1,709
CLP 292,939,000 USD 322,798 SSB 9/30/2024 $(2,329)
CNY 354,000 USD 49,011 BOA 9/19/2024 1,007
CNY 255,000 USD 35,251 JPM 9/19/2024 780
CNY 502,000 USD 70,400 MSI 9/19/2024 531
COP 1,281,000,000 USD 311,356 CITI 9/18/2024 (5,664)
COP 348,800,000 USD 86,403 GSI 9/18/2024 (3,167)
COP 203,000,000 USD 50,447 MSI 9/18/2024 (2,004)
COP 6,139,699,000 USD 1,519,709 CITI 9/30/2024 (56,891)
CZK 3,967,000 USD 171,226 BARC 9/18/2024 3,993
CZK 790,000 USD 34,103 BOA 9/18/2024 790
CZK 750,000 USD 33,252 GSI 9/18/2024 (125)
CZK 930,000 USD 39,815 HSBC 9/18/2024 1,263
CZK 1,945,000 USD 84,374 JPM 9/18/2024 1,535
CZK 7,951,000 USD 346,439 MSI 9/18/2024 4,750
CZK 8,890,000 USD 396,587 BOA 9/30/2024 (3,814)
EGP 1,945,000 USD 39,210 CITI 10/15/2024 192
EGP 973,000 USD 18,658 JPM 10/22/2024 999
EGP 972,000 USD 19,096 CITI 10/29/2024 487
EGP 2,450,000 USD 48,181 CITI 12/18/2024 232
EUR 24,000 USD 26,031 BOA 9/18/2024 516
EUR 154,000 USD 170,410 CITI 9/18/2024 (68)
EUR 38,000 USD 40,775 GSI 9/18/2024 1,258
EUR 70,000 USD 76,782 HSBC 9/18/2024 646
EUR 77,000 USD 83,447 JPM 9/18/2024 1,724
EUR 139,000 USD 152,398 MSI 9/18/2024 1,352
EUR 1,720,000 USD 1,924,157 BARC 9/30/2024 (20,605)
EUR 103,000 USD 114,743 BOA 9/30/2024 (751)
EUR 285,000 USD 317,239 CITI 9/30/2024 (1,824)
GBP 1,223,000 USD 1,616,823 BARC 9/30/2024 (10,260)
HUF 40,146,000 USD 111,450 BARC 9/18/2024 1,416
HUF 47,000,000 USD 128,438 BOA 9/18/2024 3,697
HUF 19,034,000 USD 52,433 GSI 9/18/2024 1,079
HUF 15,200,000 USD 41,285 HSBC 9/18/2024 1,448
HUF 78,413,000 USD 215,242 MSI 9/18/2024 5,209
HUF 549,817,000 USD 1,553,744 HSBC 9/30/2024 (8,616)
IDR 1,196,000,000 USD 76,780 CITI 9/18/2024 312
IDR 633,000,000 USD 39,207 DB 9/18/2024 1,596
IDR 1,378,000,000 USD 87,838 GSI 9/18/2024 986
IDR 817,000,000 USD 50,834 HSBC 9/18/2024 1,829
IDR 8,127,138,000 USD 497,255 JPM 9/18/2024 26,607
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Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
IDR 1,309,000,000 USD 80,887 MSI 9/18/2024 $3,489
IDR 541,000,000 USD 34,980 SSB 9/18/2024 $(108)
IDR 25,255,143,000 USD 1,623,953 HSBC 9/30/2024 4,377
INR 21,993,000 USD 262,474 CITI 9/18/2024 (302)
INR 14,960,000 USD 178,322 GSI 9/18/2024 12
INR 380,000 USD 4,531 JPM 9/18/2024 (1)
INR 17,040,000 USD 203,839 MSI 9/18/2024 (710)
INR 22,812,000 USD 271,722 HSBC 9/30/2024 103
JPY 91,585,000 USD 638,389 CITI 9/30/2024 (9,538)
KRW 103,630,000 USD 75,875 HSBC 9/19/2024 1,679
KRW 2,379,551,000 USD 1,783,638 DB 9/30/2024 (1,639)
KZT 37,200,000 USD 80,829 GSI 9/18/2024 (3,853)
KZT 20,600,000 USD 42,114 CITI 12/18/2024 (408)
KZT 18,300,000 USD 39,115 JPM 12/18/2024 (2,065)
MXN 2,872,000 USD 157,241 CITI 9/13/2024 (11,620)
MXN 3,808,000 USD 206,418 HSBC 9/13/2024 (13,339)
MXN 3,354,000 USD 187,351 BARC 9/18/2024 (17,423)
MXN 3,470,000 USD 186,031 BOA 9/18/2024 (10,227)
MXN 6,247,000 USD 333,757 CITI 9/18/2024 (17,257)
MXN 5,382,000 USD 281,913 GSI 9/18/2024 (9,238)
MXN 4,648,000 USD 252,373 MSI 9/18/2024 (16,886)
MXN 23,279,000 USD 1,206,276 HSBC 9/30/2024 (29,041)
MXN 8,030,000 USD 420,904 CITI 11/6/2024 (17,096)
MYR 2,306,000 USD 501,970 HSBC 9/18/2024 32,238
NGN 44,823,000 USD 27,634 GSI 9/25/2024 (57)
NGN 19,135,000 USD 11,922 CITI 10/15/2024 (292)
NGN 22,894,000 USD 13,603 CITI 10/24/2024 242
NGN 19,135,000 USD 11,479 CITI 1/13/2025 (430)
NOK 20,585,000 USD 1,953,449 GSI 9/30/2024 (11,408)
NZD 115,000 USD 69,277 MSI 9/18/2024 2,619
NZD 298,000 USD 184,860 HSBC 9/30/2024 1,450
PEN 123,000 USD 32,887 BARC 9/18/2024 (71)
PEN 245,000 USD 64,883 BOA 9/18/2024 481
PEN 495,000 USD 132,562 CITI 9/18/2024 (501)
PEN 186,000 USD 48,806 DB 9/18/2024 817
PEN 142,000 USD 37,916 GSI 9/18/2024 (32)
PHP 2,520,000 USD 42,926 BARC 9/18/2024 1,881
PHP 2,760,000 USD 47,027 BOA 9/18/2024 2,049
PHP 2,040,000 USD 36,299 CITI 9/18/2024 (26)
PHP 3,230,000 USD 55,338 JPM 9/18/2024 2,094
PHP 26,811,000 USD 477,744 HSBC 9/30/2024 (1,019)
PLN 617,000 USD 156,050 BARC 9/18/2024 3,193
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Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
PLN 495,000 USD 123,704 CITI 9/18/2024 $4,052
PLN 170,000 USD 44,076 HSBC 9/18/2024 $(200)
PLN 85,000 USD 21,556 JPM 9/18/2024 382
PLN 3,581,000 USD 887,071 MSI 9/18/2024 37,154
PLN 2,476,000 USD 645,515 BOA 9/30/2024 (6,604)
RON 1,351,000 USD 293,794 BARC 9/18/2024 6,261
RON 534,000 USD 116,848 CITI 9/18/2024 1,751
RON 95,000 USD 20,838 GSI 9/18/2024 261
SEK 16,384,000 USD 1,607,804 BARC 9/30/2024 (10,004)
SGD 45,000 USD 33,327 BARC 9/18/2024 1,187
SGD 65,000 USD 48,068 HSBC 9/18/2024 1,786
SGD 45,000 USD 33,500 JPM 9/18/2024 1,014
SGD 90,000 USD 67,284 MSI 9/18/2024 1,744
SGD 835,000 USD 641,778 BOA 9/30/2024 (892)
THB 20,241,000 USD 555,177 BARC 9/18/2024 43,574
THB 2,861,000 USD 82,841 HSBC 9/18/2024 1,790
THB 1,200,000 USD 32,914 MSI 9/18/2024 2,583
TRY 3,030,000 USD 84,791 BARC 9/18/2024 2,520
TRY 2,687,000 USD 75,884 BOA 9/18/2024 1,542
TRY 6,180,000 USD 173,389 GSI 9/18/2024 4,691
TRY 1,050,000 USD 29,627 JPM 9/18/2024 630
TRY 6,261,000 USD 177,291 MSI 9/18/2024 3,122
TRY 7,508,000 USD 212,270 HSBC 9/30/2024 1,058
USD 29,361 AUD 45,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 (1,109)
USD 39,662 AUD 60,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (964)
USD 626,478 AUD 920,000 BARC 9/30/2024 3,368
USD 5,365,996 AUD 7,920,000 BOA 9/30/2024 1,839
USD 311,847 AUD 460,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 292
USD 109,151 BRL 605,000 CITI 9/4/2024 1,805
USD 15,912 BRL 90,000 DB 9/4/2024 (57)
USD 1,027,197 BRL 5,570,000 GSI 9/4/2024 38,900
USD 4,307,528 BRL 24,292,000 HSBC 9/4/2024 (2,659)
USD 42,507 BRL 230,000 JPM 9/4/2024 1,697
USD 3,715,205 BRL 20,830,000 MSI 9/4/2024 19,289
USD 19,509 BRL 111,000 SSB 9/4/2024 (186)
USD 2,391,127 BRL 13,194,000 MSI 10/2/2024 57,738
USD 25,342 CAD 35,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (642)
USD 83,837 CAD 115,000 GSI 9/18/2024 (1,538)
USD 1,640,611 CAD 2,211,000 BARC 9/27/2024 (1,283)
USD 1,612,751 CHF 1,363,000 BOA 9/30/2024 4,402
USD 18,807 CLP 17,800,000 BOA 9/23/2024 (668)
USD 49,119 CLP 45,100,000 GSI 9/23/2024 (225)
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Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
USD 66,299 CLP 60,531,000 HSBC 9/23/2024 $72
USD 179,620 CLP 167,163,000 SSB 9/23/2024 $(3,272)
USD 800,327 CLP 733,868,000 CITI 9/30/2024 (2,509)
USD 40,519 CNY 287,000 BARC 9/19/2024 (33)
USD 41,977 CNY 305,000 MSI 9/19/2024 (1,118)
USD 1,245,336 CNY 8,840,000 BOA 9/30/2024 (5,163)
USD 68,617 COP 272,821,000 BOA 9/18/2024 3,512
USD 544,158 COP 2,274,508,000 CITI 9/18/2024 1,378
USD 22,759 COP 92,000,000 MSI 9/18/2024 805
USD 26,877 COP 108,300,000 SSB 9/18/2024 1,032
USD 2,979,052 COP 12,037,927,000 CITI 9/30/2024 110,953
USD 165,764 CZK 3,840,000 BARC 9/18/2024 (3,846)
USD 44,129 CZK 1,020,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (923)
USD 57,326 CZK 1,290,000 GSI 9/18/2024 348
USD 44,117 CZK 1,030,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 (1,377)
USD 23,042 CZK 520,000 JPM 9/18/2024 74
USD 168,051 CZK 3,900,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (4,209)
USD 989,363 CZK 22,168,000 BARC 9/30/2024 9,951
USD 74,668 EUR 69,000 BARC 9/18/2024 (1,654)
USD 116,790 EUR 107,000 BOA 9/18/2024 (1,566)
USD 67,601 EUR 62,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (978)
USD 66,659 EUR 62,000 GSI 9/18/2024 (1,920)
USD 62,414 EUR 57,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (634)
USD 194,128 EUR 178,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (2,759)
USD 4,885,345 EUR 4,367,000 BARC 9/30/2024 52,314
USD 639,173 EUR 572,000 CITI 9/30/2024 6,131
USD 15,282 GBP 12,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (480)
USD 32,980 GBP 25,000 MSI 9/18/2024 143
USD 1,123,712 GBP 850,000 BARC 9/30/2024 7,131
USD 645,444 GBP 489,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 3,082
USD 85,362 HUF 30,515,000 BARC 9/18/2024 (428)
USD 17,012 HUF 6,200,000 BOA 9/18/2024 (418)
USD 89,181 HUF 32,304,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (1,639)
USD 3,812 HUF 1,400,000 GSI 9/18/2024 (124)
USD 55,752 HUF 19,686,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 407
USD 8,087 HUF 2,900,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (66)
USD 206,191 HUF 76,264,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (8,218)
USD 625,602 HUF 221,432,000 BOA 9/30/2024 3,321
USD 229,822 IDR 3,685,000,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (7,707)
USD 144,988 IDR 2,323,000,000 DB 9/18/2024 (4,750)
USD 82,796 IDR 1,284,000,000 GSI 9/18/2024 31
USD 203,254 IDR 3,246,656,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (6,019)
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Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
USD 89,301 IDR 1,444,667,000 SCB 9/18/2024 $(3,820)
USD 695,861 IDR 10,758,007,000 CITI 9/30/2024 $2,236
USD 640,125 IDR 9,955,000,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 (1,725)
USD 540,506 ILS 1,985,000 CITI 9/30/2024 (5,855)
USD 312,276 ILS 1,135,000 MSI 9/30/2024 (127)
USD 166,956 INR 13,980,000 CITI 9/18/2024 305
USD 260,790 INR 21,844,000 JPM 9/18/2024 393
USD 41,498 INR 3,480,000 MSI 9/18/2024 14
USD 678,011 INR 56,937,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 (443)
USD 2,958,229 JPY 425,049,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 39,711
USD 34,089 KRW 47,070,000 CITI 9/19/2024 (1,137)
USD 40,974 KRW 56,560,000 MSI 9/19/2024 (1,354)
USD 642,208 KRW 850,669,000 CITI 9/30/2024 5,159
USD 362,079 KRW 483,050,000 DB 9/30/2024 333
USD 56,235 KZT 26,900,000 BOA 9/18/2024 573
USD 21,985 KZT 10,300,000 JPM 9/18/2024 672
USD 37,771 KZT 18,300,000 BOA 12/18/2024 721
USD 370,377 MXN 6,680,000 CITI 9/13/2024 31,678
USD 64,842 MXN 1,250,000 BARC 9/18/2024 1,511
USD 38,996 MXN 720,000 BOA 9/18/2024 2,517
USD 27,460 MXN 520,000 CITI 9/18/2024 1,114
USD 154,065 MXN 2,903,000 GSI 9/18/2024 6,987
USD 699,693 MXN 13,154,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 33,254
USD 110,808 MXN 2,080,000 JPM 9/18/2024 5,425
USD 401,100 MXN 7,630,000 MSI 9/18/2024 14,532
USD 778,330 MXN 15,121,000 BOA 9/30/2024 13,651
USD 1,348,306 MXN 26,006,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 33,166
USD 441,863 MXN 8,030,000 MSI 11/6/2024 38,055
USD 315,856 MYR 1,412,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 (11,248)
USD 325,233 MYR 1,420,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 (4,094)
USD 28,262 NGN 44,823,000 JPM 9/25/2024 684
USD 4,000,530 NOK 42,138,000 GSI 9/30/2024 25,124
USD 113,050 NZD 185,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (2,610)
USD 26,824 NZD 45,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (1,310)
USD 5,779,661 NZD 9,317,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 (45,341)
USD 73,875 NZD 119,000 MSI 9/30/2024 (524)
USD 132,682 PEN 500,000 BARC 9/18/2024 (714)
USD 130,584 PEN 494,000 BOA 9/18/2024 (1,210)
USD 85,209 PEN 321,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (431)
USD 160,445 PEN 609,000 DB 9/18/2024 (2,031)
USD 22,524 PEN 85,000 GSI 9/18/2024 (153)
USD 45,570 PHP 2,680,000 BOA 9/18/2024 (2,082)
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Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
USD 157,334 PHP 9,230,000 CITI 9/18/2024 $(6,784)
USD 1,192,064 PHP 67,261,000 MSI 9/30/2024 (3,900)
USD 53,156 PLN 205,000 CITI 9/18/2024 $247
USD 90,545 PLN 350,000 GSI 9/18/2024 212
USD 300,521 PLN 1,183,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (4,803)
USD 231,192 PLN 916,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (5,220)
USD 1,604,873 PLN 6,153,000 MSI 9/30/2024 17,144
USD 39,900 RON 185,000 BARC 9/18/2024 (1,188)
USD 78,808 RON 355,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (37)
USD 316,973 RON 1,457,000 GSI 9/18/2024 (6,625)
USD 73,589 RON 335,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (813)
USD 91,798 RON 423,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (2,150)
USD 1,002,228 SEK 10,213,000 BARC 9/30/2024 6,236
USD 645,478 SEK 6,582,000 GSI 9/30/2024 3,588
USD 148,744 SGD 200,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (4,652)
USD 1,605,610 SGD 2,088,000 MSI 9/30/2024 3,011
USD 89,127 THB 3,040,000 BARC 9/18/2024 (800)
USD 32,957 THB 1,210,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (2,837)
USD 9,372 THB 330,000 GSI 9/18/2024 (389)
USD 44,487 THB 1,510,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 (180)
USD 46,741 THB 1,710,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (3,842)
USD 20,262 THB 720,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (1,036)
USD 119,501 TRY 4,235,000 BARC 9/18/2024 (2,533)
USD 93,794 TRY 3,282,000 BOA 9/18/2024 (778)
USD 51,230 TRY 1,800,000 CITI 9/18/2024 (638)
USD 20,242 TRY 715,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (361)
USD 251,150 TRY 8,771,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (1,592)
USD 85,185 TRY 3,015,000 CITI 9/30/2024 (482)
USD 56,817 UYU 2,295,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 (1,090)
USD 55,907 UYU 2,294,000 HSBC 12/18/2024 (9,285)
USD 33,368 ZAR 610,000 BOA 9/18/2024 (807)
USD 150,082 ZAR 2,712,000 GSI 9/18/2024 (1,856)
USD 63,155 ZAR 1,130,000 HSBC 9/18/2024 (152)
USD 202,907 ZAR 3,796,000 JPM 9/18/2024 (9,762)
USD 167,204 ZAR 3,060,000 MSI 9/18/2024 (4,232)
USD 632,237 ZAR 11,226,000 GSI 9/30/2024 3,927
USD 1,602,608 ZAR 28,480,000 HSBC 9/30/2024 8,605
UYU 1,182,000 USD 29,125 CITI 9/18/2024 699
ZAR 3,836,000 USD 209,694 BARC 9/18/2024 5,217
ZAR 1,403,000 USD 78,330 CITI 9/18/2024 273
ZAR 633,000 USD 34,403 JPM 9/18/2024 1,061
ZAR 2,432,000 USD 133,036 MSI 9/18/2024 3,217
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Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
ZAR 28,078,000 USD 1,579,987 HSBC 9/30/2024 $(8,484)
            $915,401 $(649,436)
SWAPS
Interest rate swaps
Counterparty (OTC)/
Centrally cleared
Notional
amount
Currency Payments
made
Payments
received
Fixed
payment
frequency
Floating
payment
frequency
Maturity
date
Unamortized
upfront
payment paid
(received)
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Value
Centrally cleared 71,620,000 NOK NOK NIBOR NIBR Fixed 3.740% Annual Semi-Annual Jun 2026 $(38,656) $(38,656)
Centrally cleared 2,780,000 AUD AUD BBR BBSW Fixed 3.470% Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2026 $20 (9,156) (9,136)
Centrally cleared 1,040,000 PLN PLN WIBOR WIBO Fixed 5.014% Annual Semi-Annual Sep 2026 41 41
Centrally cleared 26,195,000 MXN MXN TIIE Banxico Fixed 8.840% Monthly Monthly Jun 2028 (1,490) (14,860) (16,350)
Centrally cleared 6,515,000 MXN MXN TIIE Banxico Fixed 9.053% Monthly Monthly Jun 2028 (1,747) (1,747)
Centrally cleared 3,020,000 AUD AUD BBR BBSW Fixed 4.190% Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Sep 2028 (355) 26,718 26,363
Centrally cleared 18,800,000 CNY Fixed 2.445% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2028 (70,324) (70,324)
Centrally cleared 7,190,000 CNY Fixed 2.468% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2028 (27,846) (27,846)
Centrally cleared 11,730,000 CNY Fixed 2.467% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2028 (45,340) (45,340)
Centrally cleared 9,520,000 CNY Fixed 2.400% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2028 (31,908) (31,908)
Centrally cleared 9,520,000 CNY Fixed 2.362% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2028 (29,886) (29,886)
Centrally cleared 18,910,000 CNY Fixed 2.010% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2029 (21,707) (21,707)
Centrally cleared 3,450,000 SEK Fixed 2.310% SEK STIBOR SIDE Annual Quarterly Sep 2029 (86) (2,693) (2,779)
Centrally cleared 122,615,000 INR Fixed 6.219% INR MIBOR Compounded OIS Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Sep 2029 (9,849) (9,849)
Centrally cleared 124,740,000 INR Fixed 6.139% INR MIBOR Compounded OIS Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Sep 2029 420 (5,434) (5,014)
Centrally cleared 9,430,000 CNY Fixed 1.753% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2029 5,491 5,491
Centrally cleared 126,090,000 INR Fixed 6.070% INR MIBOR Compounded OIS Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Sep 2029 (704) (704)
Centrally cleared 1,860,000 CNY Fixed 1.790% CNY CNREPOFIX Reuters Quarterly Quarterly Dec 2029 768 768
Centrally cleared 18,755,000 MXN MXN TIIE Banxico Fixed 7.340% Monthly Monthly Mar 2032 263 (92,264) (92,001)
Centrally cleared 13,350,000 MXN MXN TIIE Banxico Fixed 8.852% Monthly Monthly Dec 2033 (10,256) (10,256)
Centrally cleared 125,000 USD Fixed 3.825% USD Compounded SOFR Annual Annual Feb 2034 (3,796) (3,796)
Centrally cleared 942,305,000 KRW Fixed 3.493% KRW CD KSDA Bloomberg Quarterly Quarterly Mar 2034 (33,251) (33,251)
Centrally cleared 942,305,000 KRW Fixed 3.460% KRW CD KSDA Bloomberg Quarterly Quarterly Mar 2034 (31,344) (31,344)
Centrally cleared 10,360,000 SEK Fixed 2.630% SEK STIBOR SIDE Annual Quarterly Sep 2034 (2,092) (28,618) (30,710)
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Interest rate swaps (continued)
Counterparty (OTC)/
Centrally cleared
Notional
amount
Currency Payments
made
Payments
received
Fixed
payment
frequency
Floating
payment
frequency
Maturity
date
Unamortized
upfront
payment paid
(received)
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Value
Centrally cleared 1,050,000 ZAR Fixed 9.207% ZAR JIBAR SAFEX Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2034 $(1,952) $(1,952)
Centrally cleared 16,870,000 ZAR Fixed 8.910% ZAR JIBAR SAFEX Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2034 (12,351) (12,351)
Centrally cleared 1,330,000 ZAR Fixed 8.559% ZAR JIBAR SAFEX Quarterly Quarterly Sep 2034 804 804
Centrally cleared 17,080,000 CZK Fixed 3.400% CZK PRIBOR PRBO Annual Semi-Annual Sep 2034 9,189 9,189
Centrally cleared 1,120,000 CHF Fixed 1.009% CHF SARON Compounded OIS Annual Annual Sep 2029 (8,574) (8,574)
Centrally cleared 1,160,000 CHF Fixed 0.885% CHF SARON Compounded OIS Annual Annual Sep 2034 (791) (791)
Centrally cleared 3,230,000 SEK Fixed 2.470% SEK STIBOR SIDE Annual Quarterly Sep 2054 $2,182 (23,028) (20,846)
                $(1,138) $(513,324) $(514,462)
    
Credit default swaps - Buyer
Counterparty
(OTC)/
Centrally
cleared
Reference
obligation
Notional
amount
Currency USD
notional
amount
Pay
fixed
rate
Fixed
payment
frequency
Maturity
date
Unamortized
upfront
payment
paid
(received)
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Value
BARC Emirate of Abu Dhabi 500,000 USD $500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 $(13,481) $(1,317) $(14,798)
BARC Emirate of Abu Dhabi 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (13,627) (1,171) (14,798)
BARC Federative Republic of Brazil 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 10,859 (974) 9,885
BARC Federative Republic of Brazil 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 9,570 315 9,885
BARC Federative Republic of Brazil 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 9,932 (47) 9,885
BARC Federative Republic of Brazil 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 9,285 600 9,885
BARC Kingdom of Morocco 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (2,106) (1,718) (3,824)
BARC Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (10,900) (120) (11,020)
BARC People’s Republic of China 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (7,948) (2,400) (10,348)
BARC Petroleo Brasileiro SA 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 13,272 (272) 13,000
BARC Petroleo Brasileiro SA 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 13,219 (219) 13,000
BARC Petroleo Brasileiro SA 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 13,261 (261) 13,000
BARC Republic of Chile 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (10,843) (1,061) (11,904)
BARC Republic of Chile 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (10,770) (1,134) (11,904)
BARC Republic of Chile 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (10,989) (915) (11,904)
BARC Republic of Indonesia 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (6,307) (1,836) (8,143)
BARC Republic of Peru 335,000 USD 335,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (4,404) (307) (4,711)
BARC Republic of Peru 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (6,116) (888) (7,004)
BARC State of Qatar 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (13,627) (1,191) (14,818)
BOA Republic of South Africa 1,290,000 USD 1,290,000 1.000% Quarterly Dec 2028 67,776 (37,272) 30,504
BOA Republic of Colombia 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 15,849 180 16,029
GSI Republic of Indonesia 1,200,000 USD 1,200,000 1.000% Quarterly Dec 2028 (11,143) (9,644) (20,787)
GSI Republic of Indonesia 900,000 USD 900,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (11,193) (3,464) (14,657)
GSI Republic of South Africa 85,000 USD 85,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 4,364 (1,536) 2,828
GSI State of Qatar 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (13,504) (1,314) (14,818)
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Counterparty
(OTC)/
Centrally
cleared
Reference
obligation
Notional
amount
Currency USD
notional
amount
Pay
fixed
rate
Fixed
payment
frequency
Maturity
date
Unamortized
upfront
payment
paid
(received)
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Value
GSI United Mexican States 500,000 USD $500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 $756 $1,164 $1,920
JPM Government of Malaysia 1,650,000 USD 1,650,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (39,069) (9,422) (48,491)
MSI Government of Japan 2,090,000 USD 2,090,000 1.000% Quarterly Dec 2024 (4,601) (5,839) (10,440)
MSI United Mexican States 1,210,000 USD 1,210,000 1.000% Quarterly Dec 2028 (1,144) 355 (789)
MSI Emirate of Abu Dhabi 1,445,000 USD 1,445,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (37,436) (5,329) (42,765)
MSI Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 935,000 USD 935,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (19,545) (1,063) (20,608)
MSI People’s Republic of China 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (8,661) (1,687) (10,348)
MSI Republic of Colombia 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 17,448 (1,419) 16,029
MSI Republic of Indonesia 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (6,277) (1,866) (8,143)
MSI Republic of Peru 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (5,763) (1,268) (7,031)
MSI Republic of South Africa 725,000 USD 725,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 36,258 (12,138) 24,120
MSI Republic of South Africa 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 19,947 (3,312) 16,635
MSI Republic of South Africa 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 21,817 (5,182) 16,635
MSI Republic of South Africa 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 20,359 (3,724) 16,635
MSI Republic of South Africa 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 18,465 (1,830) 16,635
MSI Republic of South Africa 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 17,721 (1,059) 16,662
MSI State of Qatar 1,860,000 USD 1,860,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (48,593) (6,529) (55,122)
MSI United Mexican States 500,000 USD 500,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 862 1,058 1,920
        $29,225,000       $2,973 $(127,056) $(124,083)
Centrally cleared CDX.EM.40 7,380,000 USD 7,380,000 1.000% Quarterly Dec 2028 304,388 (176,273) 128,115
Centrally cleared CDX.EM.IG.40 2,410,000 USD 2,410,000 1.000% Quarterly Dec 2028 (27,366) (14,786) (42,152)
Centrally cleared CDX.EM.41 5,465,000 USD 5,465,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 139,357 (6,712) 132,645
Centrally cleared CDX.NA.HY.42 1,295,000 USD 1,295,000 5.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (88,522) (17,109) (105,631)
Centrally cleared CDX.NA.IG.42 28,205,000 USD 28,205,000 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (594,499) (88,997) (683,496)
Centrally cleared iTraxx Europe Crossover Series 41 Version 1 720,000 EUR 800,910 5.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (69,399) (7,541) (76,940)
Centrally cleared iTraxx Europe Senior Financials Series 41 Version 1 3,865,000 EUR 4,304,975 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (76,328) (8,191) (84,519)
Centrally cleared iTraxx Europe Series 41 Version 1 4,625,000 EUR 5,140,856 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 (108,569) (10,751) (119,320)
Centrally cleared iTraxx Europe Sub Financials Series 41 Version 1 985,000 EUR 1,095,605 1.000% Quarterly Jun 2029 3,496 (2,166) 1,330
        $56,097,346       $(517,442) $(332,526) $(849,968)
        $85,322,346       $(514,469) $(459,582) $(974,051)
    
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Credit default swaps - Seller
Counterparty
(OTC)/
Centrally
cleared
Reference
obligation
Implied
credit
spread
Notional
amount
Currency USD
notional
amount
Received
fixed
rate
Fixed
payment
frequency
Maturity
date
Unamortized
upfront
payment
paid
(received)
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Value
BOA Anglo American Capital PLC 0.939% 155,000 EUR $169,826 5.000% Quarterly Dec 2028 $23,023 $6,789 $29,812
BOA Anglo American Capital PLC 0.939% 155,000 EUR 170,306 5.000% Quarterly Dec 2028 22,919 6,893 29,812
GSI CMBX.NA.BBB-.14 7.465% 25,000 USD 25,000 3.000% Monthly Dec 2072 (4,053) (727) (4,780)
          $365,132       $41,889 $12,955 $54,844
    
Total return swaps
Pay/
receive
total
return*
Reference
entity
Floating/
fixed
rate
Payment
frequency
Currency Notional
amount
Maturity
date
Counterparty
(OTC)
Unamortized
upfront
payment paid
(received)
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Value
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid Leveraged Loan Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 940,000 Dec 2024 GSI $(5,575) $(5,575)
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid Investment Grade Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 1,615,000 Sep 2024 JPM (54,277) (54,277)
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 860,000 Dec 2024 JPM (18,762) (18,762)
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 435,000 Dec 2024 JPM (4,276) (4,276)
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 2,535,000 Dec 2024 JPM (22,865) (22,865)
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid Investment Grade Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 910,000 Dec 2024 JPM (23,282) (23,282)
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 4,795,000 Dec 2024 MSI (212,497) (212,497)
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 440,000 Dec 2024 MSI 211 211
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid High Yield Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 440,000 Dec 2024 MSI 3,134 3,134
Pay iBoxx $ Liquid Leveraged Loan Index 1-Day USD Compounded SOFR At Maturity USD 840,000 Dec 2024 MSI (4,046) (4,046)
                $(342,235) $(342,235)
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* Fund will pay or receive the total return of the reference asset depending on whether the return is positive or negative. For contracts where the fund has elected to receive the total return of the reference asset if positive, it will be responsible for paying the floating rate and the total return of the reference asset if negative. If the fund has elected to pay the total return of the reference asset if positive, it will receive the floating rate and the total return of the reference asset if negative. The total return of the reference asset is paid out at maturity while the floating rate is paid on a quarterly basis until maturity.
Inflation swaps
Counterparty (OTC)/
Centrally
cleared
Notional
amount
Currency USD notional
amount
Payments
made
Payments
received
Fixed
payment
frequency
Floating
payment
frequency
Maturity date Unamortized
upfront
payment paid
(received)
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Value
BARC 3,910,000 USD $3,910,000 Fixed 3.147% USA CPI All Urban Consumers At Maturity At Maturity Apr 2027 $14,036 $14,036
CITI 1,260,000 USD 1,260,000 Fixed 3.257% USA CPI All Urban Consumers At Maturity At Maturity Apr 2027 (2,640) (2,640)
CITI 1,170,000 USD 1,170,000 Fixed 3.257% USA CPI All Urban Consumers At Maturity At Maturity Apr 2027 $(82) (2,369) (2,451)
CITI 1,155,000 USD 1,155,000 Fixed 2.793% USA CPI All Urban Consumers At Maturity At Maturity Feb 2052 (68,431) (68,431)
      $7,495,000           $(82) $(59,404) $(59,486)
    
Derivatives Currency Abbreviations
AUD Australian Dollar
BRL Brazilian Real
CAD Canadian Dollar
CHF Swiss Franc
CLP Chilean Peso
CNY Chinese Yuan Renminbi
COP Colombian Peso
CZK Czech Republic Koruna
EGP Egyptian Pound
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
HUF Hungarian Forint
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
ILS Israeli New Shekel
INR Indian Rupee
JPY Japanese Yen
KRW Korean Won
KZT Kazakhstan Tenge
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
NOK Norwegian Krone
NZD New Zealand Dollar
PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PHP Philippine Peso
PLN Polish Zloty
RON Romanian New Leu
SEK Swedish Krona
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SGD Singapore Dollar
THB Thai Bhat
TRY Turkish Lira
USD U.S. Dollar
UYU Uruguayan Peso
ZAR South African Rand
    
Derivatives Abbreviations
BARC Barclays Bank PLC
BBR Bank Bill Rate
BBSW Bank Bill Swap Rate
BOA Bank of America, N.A.
CITI Citibank, N.A.
CNREPOFIX China Fixing Repo Rate
CPI Consumer Price Index
DB Deutsche Bank AG
GSI Goldman Sachs International
HSBC HSBC Bank PLC
JIBAR Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate
JPM JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
KSDA Korea Securities Dealers Association
MIBOR Mumbai Interbank Offered Rate
MSI Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC
NIBOR Norwegian Interbank Offered Rate
OIS Overnight Index Swap
OTC Over-the-counter
PRIBOR Prague Interbank Offered Rate
SARON Swiss Average Rate Overnight
SCB Standard Chartered Bank
SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SSB State Street Bank and Trust Company
STIBOR Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate
TIIE Tasa de Interes Interbancario de Equilibrio (Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate)
WIBOR Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate
At 8-31-24, the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $126,799,538. Net unrealized depreciation aggregated to $3,886,034, of which $3,884,855 related to gross unrealized appreciation and $7,770,889 related to gross unrealized depreciation.
See Notes to financial statements regarding investment transactions and other derivatives information.
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Financial statements
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24

Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at value (Cost $138,954,232) including $136,216 of securities loaned $137,753,702
Affiliated investments, at value (Cost $140,697) 140,686
Total investments, at value (Cost $139,094,929) 137,894,388
Swap contracts, at value (net unamortized upfront payment of $366,962) 332,097
Receivable for centrally cleared swaps 23,783
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 915,401
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $17,425) 11,492
Dividends and interest receivable 1,172,039
Receivable for fund shares sold 199,156
Receivable for investments sold 215,996
Receivable for delayed delivery securities sold 20,123,545
Receivable for securities lending income 172
Other assets 68,473
Total assets 160,956,542
Liabilities  
Payable for sale commitments outstanding, at value (Proceeds received $13,083,481) 13,127,434
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 649,436
Swap contracts, at value (net unamortized upfront payment of $322,182) 803,057
Payable for futures variation margin 91,261
Due to custodian 863
Payable for collateral on OTC derivatives 70,000
Payable for investments purchased 169,394
Payable for delayed delivery securities purchased 21,910,063
Payable for fund shares repurchased 87,739
Payable upon return of securities loaned 140,715
Payable to affiliates  
Accounting and legal services fees 4,037
Transfer agent fees 4,887
Trustees’ fees 117
Other liabilities and accrued expenses 214,712
Total liabilities 37,273,715
Net assets $123,682,827
Net assets consist of  
Paid-in capital $215,319,333
Total distributable earnings (loss) (91,636,506)
Net assets $123,682,827
 
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  (continued)

Net asset value per share  
Based on net asset value and shares outstanding - the fund has an unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value  
Class A ($32,588,665 ÷ 2,663,097 shares)1 $12.24
Class C ($1,025,751 ÷ 84,131 shares)1 $12.19
Class I ($15,177,482 ÷ 1,238,854 shares) $12.25
Class R6 ($13,337,934 ÷ 1,088,176 shares) $12.26
Class 1 ($61,552,995 ÷ 5,027,486 shares) $12.24
Maximum offering price per share  
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 96%)2 $12.75
    
1 Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended 8-31-24

Investment income  
Interest $6,287,781
Dividends 900,978
Securities lending 784
Less foreign taxes withheld (20,345)
Total investment income 7,169,198
Expenses  
Investment management fees 805,086
Distribution and service fees 127,930
Accounting and legal services fees 24,554
Transfer agent fees 62,706
Trustees’ fees 3,466
Custodian fees 141,149
State registration fees 73,790
Printing and postage 19,079
Professional fees 132,611
Other 20,885
Total expenses 1,411,256
Less expense reductions (229,523)
Net expenses 1,181,733
Net investment income 5,987,465
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) on  
Unaffiliated investments and foreign currency transactions (1,815,647)
Affiliated investments (10)
Futures contracts 1,112,831
Forward foreign currency contracts (346,729)
Swap contracts (2,684,282)
  (3,733,837)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of  
Unaffiliated investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 6,095,666
Affiliated investments (11)
Futures contracts (630,255)
Forward foreign currency contracts 234,654
Swap contracts 12,085
  5,712,139
Net realized and unrealized gain 1,978,302
Increase in net assets from operations $7,965,767
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  

  Year ended
8-31-24
Year ended
8-31-23
Increase (decrease) in net assets    
From operations    
Net investment income $5,987,465 $4,862,377
Net realized loss (3,733,837) (12,652,402)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 5,712,139 13,202,332
Increase in net assets resulting from operations 7,965,767 5,412,307
Distributions to shareholders    
From earnings    
Class A (262,375) (1,503,353)
Class C (3,695) (51,526)
Class I (186,171) (229,258)
Class R6 (98,085) (34,323)
Class 1 (627,771) (2,431,202)
Total distributions (1,178,097) (4,249,662)
From fund share transactions (7,730,338) 9,928,065
Total increase (decrease) (942,668) 11,090,710
Net assets    
Beginning of year 124,625,495 113,534,785
End of year $123,682,827 $124,625,495
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Financial highlights
CLASS A SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-211
Per share operating performance        
Net asset value, beginning of period $11.58 $11.44 $13.66 $13.52
Net investment income2 0.54 0.47 0.35 0.07
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.21 0.10 (2.30) 0.07
Total from investment operations 0.75 0.57 (1.95) 0.14
Less distributions        
From net investment income (0.09) (0.43) (0.27)
Net asset value, end of period $12.24 $11.58 $11.44 $13.66
Total return (%)3,4 6.53 5.31 (14.51) 1.045
Ratios and supplemental data        
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $33 $36 $41 $—6
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):        
Expenses before reductions 1.35 1.42 1.39 1.537
Expenses including reductions 1.17 1.17 1.17 1.167
Net investment income 4.62 4.11 2.88 2.227
Portfolio turnover (%) 90 92 1428 619
    
1 The inception date for Class A shares is 6-4-21.
2 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
4 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Excludes merger activity.
9 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-20 to 8-31-21.
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CLASS C SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-211
Per share operating performance        
Net asset value, beginning of period $11.57 $11.46 $13.64 $13.52
Net investment income2 0.46 0.38 0.26 0.05
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.19 0.12 (2.32) 0.07
Total from investment operations 0.65 0.50 (2.06) 0.12
Less distributions        
From net investment income (0.03) (0.39) (0.12)
Net asset value, end of period $12.19 $11.57 $11.46 $13.64
Total return (%)3,4 5.64 4.54 (15.15) 0.895
Ratios and supplemental data        
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1 $1 $2 $—6
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):        
Expenses before reductions 2.10 2.17 2.14 2.287
Expenses including reductions 1.92 1.92 1.92 1.917
Net investment income 3.92 3.36 2.12 1.527
Portfolio turnover (%) 90 92 1428 619
    
1 The inception date for Class C shares is 6-4-21.
2 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
4 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Excludes merger activity.
9 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-20 to 8-31-21.
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CLASS I SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-211
Per share operating performance        
Net asset value, beginning of period $11.59 $11.43 $13.67 $13.52
Net investment income2 0.57 0.51 0.38 0.07
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.21 0.10 (2.31) 0.08
Total from investment operations 0.78 0.61 (1.93) 0.15
Less distributions        
From net investment income (0.12) (0.45) (0.31)
Net asset value, end of period $12.25 $11.59 $11.43 $13.67
Total return (%)3 6.72 5.54 (14.24) 1.114
Ratios and supplemental data        
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $15 $19 $7 $—5
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):        
Expenses before reductions 1.10 1.17 1.14 1.286
Expenses including reductions 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.916
Net investment income 4.88 4.49 3.03 2.116
Portfolio turnover (%) 90 92 1427 618
    
1 The inception date for Class I shares is 6-4-21.
2 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Excludes merger activity.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-20 to 8-31-21.
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CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-211
Per share operating performance        
Net asset value, beginning of period $11.59 $11.43 $13.68 $13.52
Net investment income2 0.59 0.53 0.37 0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.20 0.08 (2.28) 0.08
Total from investment operations 0.79 0.61 (1.91) 0.16
Less distributions        
From net investment income (0.12) (0.45) (0.34)
Net asset value, end of period $12.26 $11.59 $11.43 $13.68
Total return (%)3 6.90 5.60 (14.16) 1.184
Ratios and supplemental data        
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $13 $4 $1 $50
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):        
Expenses before reductions 0.99 1.06 1.03 1.185
Expenses including reductions 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.815
Net investment income 5.01 4.64 2.80 2.495
Portfolio turnover (%) 90 92 1426 617
    
1 The inception date for Class R6 shares is 6-4-21.
2 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Excludes merger activity.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-20 to 8-31-21.
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CLASS 1 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $11.58 $11.42 $13.67 $13.98 $13.27
Net investment income1 0.58 0.50 0.38 0.36 0.23
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.20 0.11 (2.30) 0.03 0.94
Total from investment operations 0.78 0.61 (1.92) 0.39 1.17
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.12) (0.45) (0.33) (0.70) (0.46)
Net asset value, end of period $12.24 $11.58 $11.42 $13.67 $13.98
Total return (%)2 6.78 5.58 (14.23) 2.84 9.15
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $62 $64 $63 $36 $41
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.04 1.10 1.08 1.22 1.663
Expenses including reductions 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.963
Net investment income 4.93 4.44 3.16 2.62 1.77
Portfolio turnover (%) 90 92 1424 61 2245
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Includes interest expense of 0.09% for the year ended August 31, 2020.
4 Excludes merger activity.
5 Increase in portfolio turnover rate resulted from repositioning of the portfolio during the period in accordance with investment policy changes approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Notes to financial statements
Note 1Organization
John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (the fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the fund is to seek maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.
The fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently outstanding are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R6 shares are only available to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class 1 shares are offered only to certain affiliates of Manulife Financial Corporation. Class C shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase (certain exclusions may apply). Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees for each class may differ.
Note 2Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant. The fund qualifies as an investment company under Topic 946 of Accounting Standards Codification of US GAAP.
Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. In case of emergency or other disruption resulting in the NYSE not opening for trading or the NYSE closing at a time other than the regularly scheduled close, the net asset value (NAV) may be determined as of the regularly scheduled close of the NYSE pursuant to the Valuation Policies and Procedures of the Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management LLC.
In order to value the securities, the fund uses the following valuation techniques: Debt obligations are typically valued based on evaluated prices provided by an independent pricing vendor. Independent pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing, which takes into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data, as well as broker supplied prices. Equity securities, including exchange-traded or closed-end funds, are typically valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or principal market where the security trades. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the securities are valued using the last available bid price. Investments by the fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Trust (JHCT), are valued at their respective NAVs each business day. Futures contracts whose settlement prices are determined as of the close of the NYSE are typically valued based on the settlement price while other futures contracts are typically valued at the last traded price on the exchange on which they trade. Swaps are generally valued using evaluated prices obtained from an independent pricing vendor. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward rates which are based on foreign currency exchange spot rates and forward points supplied by an independent pricing vendor.  Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing vendor.
In certain instances, the Pricing Committee of the Advisor may determine to value equity securities using prices obtained from another exchange or market if trading on the exchange or market on which prices are typically obtained did not open for trading as scheduled, or if trading closed earlier than scheduled, and trading occurred as normal on another exchange or market.
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Other portfolio securities and assets, for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The frequency with which these fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and fair value of securities may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. Trading in foreign securities may be completed before the scheduled daily close of trading on the NYSE. Significant events at the issuer or market level may affect the values of securities between the time when the valuation of the securities is generally determined and the close of the NYSE. If a significant event occurs, these securities may be fair valued, as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Advisor uses fair value adjustment factors provided by an independent pricing vendor to value certain foreign securities in order to adjust for events that may occur between the close of foreign exchanges or markets and the close of the NYSE.
The fund uses a three tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including registered investment companies. Level 2 includes securities valued using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Advisor’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events or trends, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Changes in valuation techniques and related inputs may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the fund’s investments as of August 31, 2024, by major security category or type:
  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Investments in securities:        
Assets        
U.S. Government and Agency obligations $48,448,697 $48,448,697
Foreign government obligations 44,399,538 44,399,538
Corporate bonds 14,670,712 14,670,712
Convertible bonds 5,328,281 5,328,281
Term loans 2,778,136 2,778,136
Collateralized mortgage obligations 4,644,076 4,644,076
Asset backed securities 4,211,792 4,211,792
Common stocks 8,695 $8,695
Preferred securities 1,228,481 $1,228,481
Escrow certificates 46 46
Short-term investments 12,175,934 12,051,010 124,924
Total investments in securities $137,894,388 $13,279,491 $124,606,156 $8,741
Liabilities        
Sale commitments outstanding $(13,127,434) $(13,127,434)
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  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Derivatives:        
Assets        
Futures $29,507 $29,507
Forward foreign currency contracts 915,401 $915,401
Swap contracts 636,843 636,843
Liabilities        
Futures (313,532) (313,532)
Forward foreign currency contracts (649,436) (649,436)
Swap contracts (2,472,233) (2,472,233)
Level 3 includes securities valued at $0. Refer to Fund’s investments.
When-issued/delayed-delivery securities. The fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, or in a “To Be Announced” (TBA) or “forward commitment” transaction, with delivery or payment to occur at a later date beyond the normal settlement period. TBA securities resulting from these transactions are included in the portfolio or in a schedule to the portfolio (Sale Commitments Outstanding). At the time a fund enters into a commitment to purchase or sell a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in its NAV. The price of such security and the date that the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. No interest accrues on debt securities until settlement takes place. At the time that the fund enters into this type of transaction, the fund is required to have sufficient cash and/or liquid securities to cover its commitments.
Certain risks may arise upon entering into when-issued or delayed-delivery securities transactions, including the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts, and the issuer’s failure to issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the securities purchased or sold prior to settlement date.
Term loans (Floating rate loans). The fund may invest in term loans, which are debt securities and are often rated below investment grade at the time of purchase. Term loans are generally subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and generally have longer settlement periods than conventional debt securities. Term loans involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest-rate risk, counterparty risk, and risk associated with extended settlement. The liquidity of term loans, including the volume and frequency of secondary market trading in such loans, varies significantly over time and among individual loans. During periods of infrequent trading, valuing a term loan can be more difficult and buying and selling a term loan at an acceptable price can be more difficult and delayed, which could result in a loss.
The fund’s ability to receive payments of principal, interest and other amounts in connection with term loans will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The fund’s failure to receive scheduled payments on a term loan due to a default, bankruptcy or other reason would adversely affect the fund’s income and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Transactions in loan investments typically take a significant amount of time (i.e., seven days or longer) to settle. This could pose a liquidity risk to the fund and, if the fund’s exposure to such investments is substantial, it could impair the fund’s ability to meet redemptions. Because term loans may not be rated by independent credit rating agencies, a decision to invest in a particular loan could depend exclusively on the subadvisor’s credit analysis of the borrower and/or term loan agents. There is greater risk that the fund may have limited rights to enforce the terms of an underlying loan than for other types of debt instruments.
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Inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are securities that generally have a lower coupon interest rate fixed at issuance but whose principal value is periodically adjusted based on a rate of inflation, such as the Consumer Price Index. Over the life of an inflation-indexed bond, interest is paid on the inflation adjusted principal value as described above. Increases in the principal amount of these securities are recorded as interest income. Decreases in the principal amount of these securities may reduce interest income to the extent of income previously recorded. If these decreases are in excess of income previously recorded, an adjustment to the cost of the security is made.
Mortgage and asset-backed securities. The fund may invest in mortgage-related securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities, which are debt obligations that represent interests in pools of mortgages or other income-bearing assets, such as consumer loans or receivables. Such securities often involve risks that are different from the risks associated with investing in other types of debt securities. Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are subject to changes in the payment patterns of borrowers of the underlying debt. When interest rates fall, borrowers are more likely to refinance or prepay their debt before its stated maturity. This may result in the fund having to reinvest the proceeds in lower yielding securities, effectively reducing the fund’s income. Conversely, if interest rates rise and borrowers repay their debt more slowly than expected, the time in which the mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are paid off could be extended, reducing the fund’s cash available for reinvestment in higher yielding securities.  The timely payment of principal and interest of certain mortgage-related securities is guaranteed with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Pools created and guaranteed by non-governmental issuers, including government-sponsored corporations (e.g., FNMA), may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, but there can be no assurance that private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. The fund is also subject to risks associated with securities with contractual cash flows including asset-backed and mortgage related securities such as collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage pass-through securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The value, liquidity and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including real estate value, pre-payments, delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates.
Real estate investment trusts. The fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs). Distributions from REITs may be recorded as income and subsequently characterized by the REIT at the end of their fiscal year as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. As a result, the fund will estimate the components of distributions from these securities. Such estimates are revised when the actual components of the distributions are known.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily NAV calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts on debt securities. Debt obligations may be placed in a non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Dividend income is recorded on ex-date, except for dividends of certain foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income, net of withholding taxes, is recorded when the fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. The fund receives collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The fund may invest its cash collateral in JHCT, an affiliate of the fund, which has a floating NAV and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment company. JHCT is a prime money market fund and invests in short-term money market investments. The fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses
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generated by JHCT with respect to the cash collateral.
The fund has the right to recall loaned securities on demand. If a borrower fails to return loaned securities when due, then the lending agent is responsible and indemnifies the fund for the lent securities. The lending agent uses the collateral received from the borrower to purchase replacement securities of the same issue, type, class and series of the loaned securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of replacement securities, the lending agent is responsible for satisfying the shortfall but only to the extent that the shortfall is not due to any decrease in the value of JHCT.
Although the risk of loss on securities lent is mitigated by receiving collateral from the borrower and through lending agent indemnification, the fund could experience a delay in recovering securities or could experience a lower than expected return if the borrower fails to return the securities on a timely basis. During the existence of the loan, the fund will receive from the borrower amounts equivalent to any dividends, interest or other distributions on the loaned securities, as well as interest on such amounts. The fund receives compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Securities lending income received by the fund is net of fees retained by the securities lending agent. Net income received from JHCT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Obligations to repay collateral received by the fund are shown on the Statement of assets and liabilities as Payable upon return of securities loaned and are secured by the loaned securities. As of August 31, 2024, the fund loaned securities valued at $136,216 and received $140,715 of cash collateral.
Foreign investing. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Foreign investments are subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. These risks are heightened for investments in emerging markets. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs), accounting standards and other factors.
Foreign taxes. The fund may be subject to withholding tax on income, capital gains or repatriations imposed by certain countries, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes are accrued based upon the fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Taxes are accrued based on gains realized by the fund as a result of certain foreign security sales. In certain circumstances, estimated taxes are accrued based on unrealized appreciation of such securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign withholding taxes.
Overdraft. The fund may have the ability to borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the fund’s custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the fund to make properly authorized payments. The fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the extent of any overdraft, and to the maximum extent permitted by law. Overdrafts at period end are presented under the caption Due to custodian in the Statement of assets and liabilities.
Line of credit. The fund and other affiliated funds have entered into a syndicated line of credit agreement with Citibank, N.A. as the administrative agent that enables them to participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, which is in effect through July 14, 2025 unless extended or renewed. Excluding commitments designated for a certain fund and subject to the needs of all other affiliated funds, the fund can borrow up to an
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aggregate commitment amount of $750 million, subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the agreement. A commitment fee payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund based on a combination of fixed and asset-based allocations and is reflected in Other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund had no borrowings under the line of credit. Commitment fees for the year ended August 31, 2024 were $3,865.
Expenses. Within the John Hancock group of funds complex, expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to such fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees, for all classes, are charged daily at the class level based on the net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
For federal income tax purposes, as of August 31, 2024, the fund has a short-term capital loss carryforward of $25,653,466 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $63,690,189 available to offset future net realized capital gains. These carryforwards do not expire. Availability of a certain amount of the loss carryforwards may be limited in a given year due to I.R.S. Regulations.
As of August 31, 2024, the fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The fund generally declares and pays dividends quarterly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are typically distributed annually.
The tax character of distributions for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
  August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023
Ordinary income $1,178,097 $4,249,662
Distributions paid by the fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of August 31, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis consisted of $1,757,764 of undistributed ordinary income.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, if any, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the fund’s financial statements as a return of capital. 
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences at fiscal year end. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to straddle loss deferrals, foreign currency transactions, amortization and accretion on debt securities, wash sale loss deferrals and derivative transactions.
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Note 3Derivative instruments
The fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objective. Derivatives include a variety of different instruments that may be traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, on a regulated exchange or through a clearing facility. The risks in using derivatives vary depending upon the structure of the instruments, including the use of leverage, optionality, the liquidity or lack of liquidity of the contract, the creditworthiness of the counterparty or clearing organization and the volatility of the position. Some derivatives involve risks that are potentially greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the referenced securities or other referenced underlying instrument. Specifically, the fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an OTC derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction.
Derivatives which are typically traded through the OTC market are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC). Derivative counterparty risk is managed through an ongoing evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties and, if applicable, designated clearing organizations. The fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk for derivatives traded in the OTC market, whenever possible, by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement with each of its OTC counterparties. The ISDA gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under the agreement if there is certain deterioration in the credit quality or contractual default of the other party, as defined in the ISDA. Upon an event of default or a termination of the ISDA, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions and to net amounts owed.
As defined by the ISDA, the fund may have collateral agreements with certain counterparties to mitigate counterparty risk on OTC derivatives. Subject to established minimum levels, collateral for OTC transactions is generally determined based on the net aggregate unrealized gain or loss on contracts with a particular counterparty. Collateral pledged to the fund, if any, is held in a segregated account by a third-party agent or held by the custodian bank for the benefit of the fund and can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. government or related agencies; collateral posted by the fund, if any, for OTC transactions is held in a segregated account at the fund’s custodian and is noted in the accompanying Fund’s investments, or if cash is posted, on the Statement of assets and liabilities. The fund’s risk of loss due to counterparty risk is equal to the asset value of outstanding contracts offset by collateral received.
Certain derivatives are traded or cleared on an exchange or central clearinghouse. Exchange-traded or centrally-cleared transactions generally present less counterparty risk to a fund than OTC transactions. The exchange or clearinghouse stands between the fund and the broker to the contract and therefore, credit risk is generally limited to the failure of the exchange or clearinghouse and the clearing member.
Centrally-cleared swap contracts are subject to clearinghouse rules, including initial and variation margin requirements, daily settlement of obligations and the clearinghouse guarantee of payments to the broker. There is, however, still counterparty risk due to the potential insolvency of the broker with respect to any margin held in the brokers’ customer accounts. While clearing members are required to segregate customer assets from their own assets, in the event of insolvency, there may be a shortfall in the amount of margin held by the broker for its clients. Collateral or margin requirements for centrally-cleared derivatives are set by the broker or applicable clearinghouse. Margin for centrally-cleared transactions is detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities as Receivable/Payable for centrally-cleared swaps. Securities pledged by the fund for centrally-cleared transactions, if any, are identified in the Fund’s investments.
Futures. A futures contract is a contractual agreement to buy or sell a particular currency or financial instrument at a pre-determined price in the future. Futures are traded on an exchange and cleared through a central clearinghouse. Risks related to the use of futures contracts include possible illiquidity of the futures markets and contract prices that can be highly volatile and imperfectly correlated to movements in the underlying financial instrument and potential losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. Use of long futures contracts subjects the fund to the risk of loss up to the notional value of the futures contracts. Use
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of short futures contracts subjects the fund to unlimited risk of loss.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities. The amount of required margin is set by the broker and is generally based on a percentage of the contract value. The margin deposit must then be maintained at the established level over the life of the contract. Cash that has been pledged by the fund, if any, is detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities as Collateral held at broker for futures contracts. Securities pledged by the fund, if any, are identified in the Fund’s investments. Subsequent payments, referred to as variation margin, are made or received by the fund periodically and are based on changes in the market value of open futures contracts. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and unrealized gain or loss is recorded by the fund. Payable for futures variation margin is included on the Statement of assets and liabilities. When the contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used futures contracts to manage against changes in interest rates, gain exposure to certain bond markets and manage duration of the fund. The fund held futures contracts with USD notional values ranging from $51.3 million to $114.3 million as measured at each quarter end.  
Forward foreign currency contracts. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell specific currencies at a price that is set on the date of the contract. The forward contract calls for delivery of the currencies on a future date that is specified in the contract. Forwards are typically traded OTC. Risks related to the use of forwards include the possible failure of counterparties to meet the terms of the forward agreement, the failure of the counterparties to timely post collateral if applicable, and the risk that currency movements will not favor the fund thereby reducing the fund’s total return, and the potential for losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the fund as an unrealized gain or loss. Realized gains or losses, equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency or settlement with the counterparty.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used forward foreign currency contracts to manage against changes in foreign currency exchange rates and to gain exposure to foreign currencies. The fund held forward foreign currency contracts with USD notional values ranging from $89.6 million to $120.0 million as measured at each quarter end.
Swaps. Swap agreements are agreements between the fund and a counterparty to exchange cash flows, assets, foreign currencies or market-linked returns at specified intervals. Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the OTC market (OTC swaps) or may be executed on a registered commodities exchange (centrally cleared swaps). Swaps are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded as a component of unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swap contracts. The value of the swap will typically impose collateral posting obligations on the party that is considered out-of-the-money on the swap.
Upfront payments made/received by the fund, if any, are amortized/accreted for financial reporting purposes, with the unamortized/unaccreted portion included in the Statement of assets and liabilities. A termination payment by the counterparty or the fund is recorded as realized gain or loss, as well as the net periodic payments received or paid by the fund.
Entering into swap agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk that may provide outcomes that produce losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for the swap, or that a counterparty may default on its obligation or delay payment under the swap terms. The counterparty may disagree
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or contest the terms of the swap. In addition to interest rate risk, market risks may also impact the swap. The fund may also suffer losses if it is unable to terminate or assign outstanding swaps or reduce its exposure through offsetting transactions.
Interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between the fund and a counterparty to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates applied to a notional amount. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to the other. The fund settles accrued net interest receivable or payable under the swap contracts at specified, future intervals.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used interest rate swap contracts to manage against changes in interest rates and to manage duration of the fund. The fund held interest rate swaps with total USD notional amounts ranging from $34.8 million to $58.7 million as measured at each quarter end.
Credit default swaps. Credit default swaps (CDS) involve the exchange of a fixed rate premium (paid by the Buyer), for protection against the loss in value of an underlying debt instrument, referenced entity or index, in the event of a defined credit event (such as payment default or bankruptcy). Under the terms of the swap, one party acts as a “guarantor” (the Seller), receiving the premium and agreeing to contingent payments that are specified within the credit default agreement. The fund may enter into CDS in which it may act as either Buyer or Seller. By acting as the Seller, the fund may incur economic leverage since it would be obligated to pay the Buyer the notional amount of the contract in the event of a default. The amount of loss in such case could be significant, but would typically be reduced by any recovery value on the underlying credit.
Credit default swaps — Buyer
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used credit default swap contracts as the buyer to manage against potential credit events. The fund held credit default swaps with total USD notional amounts ranging from $44.8 million to $85.3 million as measured at each quarter end.
Credit default swaps — Seller
Implied credit spreads are utilized in determining the market value of CDS agreements in which the fund is the Seller at period end. The implied credit spread generally represents the yield of the instrument above a credit-risk free rate, such as the U.S. Treasury Bond Yield, and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. It also serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represents the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s creditworthiness and an increased risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
For CDS agreements where implied credit spreads are not reported or available, the average credit rating on the underlying index is shown. A deterioration of the referenced entity’s creditworthiness would indicate a greater likelihood of a credit event occurring and result in increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the fund as the Seller could be required to make under any CDS agreement equals the notional amount of the agreement.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used credit default swap contracts as the seller to gain credit exposure to an issuer or index. The fund held credit default swaps with total USD notional amounts ranging from $275,000 to $414,000 as measured at each quarter end.
Inflation swaps. In an inflation swap, one party pays a fixed rate on a notional principal amount while the other party pays a floating rate linked to an inflation index on that same notional amount. The party paying the floating rate pays the inflation adjusted rate multiplied by the notional principal amount. If the average inflation rate over the term of the swap is the same as the fixed rate of the swap, the two legs will have the same value and the swap will break even.
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During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used inflation swaps to manage exposure to inflation risk. The fund held inflation swaps with total USD notional amounts ranging from $7.5 million to $11.5 million as measured at each quarter end.
Total Return Swaps. The fund may enter into total return swap contracts to obtain synthetic exposure to a specific reference asset or index without owning, taking physical custody of, or short selling the underlying assets. Total return swaps are commitments where one party pays a fixed or variable rate premium (the Buyer) in exchange for a market-linked return (the Seller). The Seller pays the total return of a specific reference asset or index and in return receives interest payments from the Buyer. To the extent the total return of the underlying asset or index exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Buyer will receive or make a payment to the Seller. A fund may enter into total return swaps in which it may act as either the Buyer or the Seller. Total return swap contracts are subject to the risk associated with the investment in the underlying reference asset or index. The risk in the case of short total return swap contracts is unlimited based on the potential for unlimited increases in the market value of the underlying reference asset or index.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used total return swaps to gain exposure to a security or market without investing directly in such security or market. The fund held total return swaps with total USD notional amounts ranging from $11.1 million to $18.9 million as measured at each quarter end.
Fair value of derivative instruments by risk category
The table below summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the fund at August 31, 2024 by risk category:
Risk Statement of assets
and liabilities
location
Financial
instruments
location
Assets
derivatives
fair value
Liabilities
derivatives
fair value
Interest rate Receivable/payable for futures variation margin1 Futures $29,507 $(313,532)
Currency Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts Forward foreign currency contracts 915,401 (649,436)
Credit Swap contracts, at value2 Credit default swaps 576,806 (1,496,013)
Interest rate Swap contracts, at value Total return swaps 3,345 (345,580)
Interest rate Swap contracts, at value2 Interest rate swaps 42,656 (557,118)
Inflation Swap contracts, at value Inflation swaps 14,036 (73,522)
      $1,581,751 $(3,435,201)
    
1 Reflects cumulative appreciation/depreciation on open futures as disclosed in the Derivatives section of Fund’s investments. Only the year end variation margin receivable/payable is separately reported on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
2 Reflects cumulative value of swap contracts. Receivable/payable for centrally cleared swaps, which includes value and margin, and swap contracts at value, which represents OTC swaps, are shown separately on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements, as defined by the ISDAs, in the Statement of assets and liabilities. In the event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA allows an offset of amounts across the various transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty.
 The tables below reflect the fund’s exposure to OTC derivative transactions and exposure to counterparties subject to an ISDA:
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OTC Financial Instruments Asset Liability
Forward foreign currency contracts $915,401 $(649,436)
Swap contracts 332,097 (803,057)
Totals $1,247,498 $(1,452,493)
    
Counterparty Assets Liabilities Total Market
Value of
OTC Derivatives
Collateral
Posted by
Counterparty1
Collateral Posted
by Portfolio1
Net
Exposure
Bank of America, N.A. $147,440 $(35,501) $111,939 $111,939
Barclays Bank PLC 243,371 (196,018) 47,353 $47,353
Citibank, N.A. 170,562 (230,648) (60,086) $60,086
Deutsche Bank AG 2,746 (9,793) (7,047) (7,047)
Goldman Sachs International 94,975 (102,545) (7,570) 7,570
HSBC Bank PLC 193,337 (141,775) 51,562   51,562
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 45,917 (196,090) (150,173) 150,173
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC 346,409 (529,151) (182,742) 178,368 (4,374)
Standard Chartered Bank (3,820) (3,820) (3,820)
State Street Bank and Trust Company 2,741 (7,152) (4,411) (4,411)
Totals $1,247,498 $(1,452,493) $(204,995) $111,939 $396,197 $79,263
1 Reflects cash and/or non-cash collateral posted by the counterparty or posted by the fund, excluding any excess collateral amounts.
Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Net realized gain (loss) on:
Risk Futures contracts Forward foreign
currency contracts
Swap contracts Total
Interest rate $1,112,831 $(1,463,034) $(350,203)
Currency $(346,729) (346,729)
Credit (1,218,295) (1,218,295)
Inflation (2,953) (2,953)
Total $1,112,831 $(346,729) $(2,684,282) $(1,918,180)
The table below summarizes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Risk Futures contracts Forward foreign
currency contracts
Swap contracts Total
Interest rate $(630,255) $47,635 $(582,620)
Currency $234,654 234,654
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  Statement of operations location - Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Risk Futures contracts Forward foreign
currency contracts
Swap contracts Total
Credit $(8,378) $(8,378)
Inflation (27,172) (27,172)
Total $(630,255) $234,654 $12,085 $(383,516)
Note 4Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, including the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) serves as investment advisor for the fund. John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as principal underwriter of the fund. The Advisor and the Distributor are indirect, principally owned subsidiaries of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), which in turn is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.
Management fee.  The fund has an investment management agreement with the Advisor under which the fund pays a daily management fee to the Advisor equivalent on an annual basis to the sum of: (a) 0.650% of the first $1 billion of the fund’s aggregate net assets and (b) 0.625% of the fund’s aggregate net assets in excess of $1 billion. Aggregate net assets include the net assets of the fund and Opportunistic Fixed Income Trust, a series of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust. The Advisor has a subadvisory agreement with Wellington Management Company LLP. The fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee and/or reimburse expenses for certain funds of the John Hancock group of funds complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund. During the year ended August 31, 2024, this waiver amounted to 0.01% of the fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement expires on July 31, 2026, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee or, if necessary, make payment to the fund, in an amount equal to the amount by which the expenses of the fund exceed 0.80% of average net assets for the fund. Expenses excluded from this waiver are taxes, brokerage commissions, interest expense, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the fund’s business, Rule 12b-1 fees, transfer agent fees and service fees, shareholder servicing fees, borrowing costs, prime brokerage fees, acquired fund fees and expenses paid indirectly and short dividend expenses. This agreement expires on December 31, 2024, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
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For the year ended August 31, 2024, the expense reductions described above amounted to the following:
Class Expense reduction
Class A $62,055
Class C 2,435
Class I 34,030
Class Expense reduction
Class R6 $16,781
Class 1 114,222
Total $229,523
 
Expenses waived or reimbursed in the current fiscal period are not subject to recapture in future fiscal periods.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements as described above, incurred for the year ended August 31, 2024, were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.46% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the fund reimburses the Advisor for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, compliance, accounting and recordkeeping services to the fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred, for the year ended August 31, 2024, amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The fund has adopted distribution and service plans for certain classes as detailed below pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the fund. The fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the fund’s shares:
Class Rule 12b-1 Fee
Class A 0.25%
Class C 1.00%
Class 1 0.05%
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $33,357 for the year ended August 31, 2024. Of this amount, $5,611 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes and $27,746 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers. Effective March 1, 2024, the maximum up-front sales charge on Class A shares was reduced from 5% to 4% of purchase price.
Class A and Class C shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Certain Class A shares purchased, including those that are acquired through purchases of $500,000 or more, and redeemed within 18 months of purchase are subject to a 0.75% sales charge. Prior to March 1, 2024, certain Class A shares purchased of $1 million or more and redeemed within one year of purchase were subject to a 1.00% sales charge. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC. CDSCs are applied to the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended August 31, 2024, CDSCs received by the Distributor amounted to $1 and $10 for Class A and Class C shares, respectively.
Transfer agent fees. The John Hancock group of funds has a complex-wide transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Advisor. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses, including payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with
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retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to five categories of share classes: Retail Share and Institutional Share Classes of Non-Municipal Bond Funds, Class R6 Shares, Retirement Share Classes and Municipal Bond Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended August 31, 2024 were as follows:
Class Distribution and service fees Transfer agent fees
Class A $83,735 $39,038
Class C 13,358 1,558
Class I 21,653
Class R6 457
Class 1 30,837
Total $127,930 $62,706
Trustee expenses. The fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Advisor or its affiliates. The costs of paying Trustee compensation and expenses are allocated to the fund based on its net assets relative to other funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex.
Interfund lending program. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the fund, along with certain other funds advised by the Advisor or its affiliates, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the fund to borrow from, or lend money to, other participating affiliated funds. At period end, no interfund loans were outstanding. The fund’s activity in this program during the period for which loans were outstanding was as follows:
Borrower
or Lender
Weighted Average
Loan Balance
Days
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Interest Income
(Expense)
 
Lender $4,833,333 3 5.808% $2,339  
Note 6Fund share transactions
Transactions in fund shares for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class A shares        
Sold 477,167 $5,618,768 345,198 $3,969,928
Distributions reinvested 22,132 262,205 135,878 1,502,289
Repurchased (954,172) (11,190,342) (980,222) (11,096,135)
Net decrease (454,873) $(5,309,369) (499,146) $(5,623,918)
Class C shares        
Sold 29,726 $345,258 57,890 $639,248
Distributions reinvested 313 3,695 4,642 51,526
Repurchased (70,375) (820,614) (76,008) (849,281)
Net decrease (40,336) $(471,661) (13,476) $(158,507)
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  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class I shares        
Sold 581,294 $6,788,594 1,591,705 $18,471,967
Distributions reinvested 15,702 186,171 20,785 229,082
Repurchased (999,739) (11,816,661) (585,649) (6,598,640)
Net increase (decrease) (402,743) $(4,841,896) 1,026,841 $12,102,409
Class R6 shares        
Sold 849,026 $9,996,208 368,109 $4,238,607
Distributions reinvested 8,272 98,085 3,107 34,323
Repurchased (137,845) (1,626,521) (73,108) (826,663)
Net increase 719,453 $8,467,772 298,108 $3,446,267
Class 1 shares        
Sold 900,692 $10,595,957 836,247 $9,643,746
Distributions reinvested 52,971 627,771 220,422 2,431,202
Repurchased (1,432,743) (16,798,912) (1,047,346) (11,913,134)
Net increase (decrease) (479,080) $(5,575,184) 9,323 $161,814
Total net increase (decrease) (657,579) $(7,730,338) 821,650 $9,928,065
Affiliates of the fund owned 100% of shares of Class 1 on August 31, 2024. Such concentration of shareholders’ capital could have a material effect on the fund if such shareholders redeem from the fund.
Note 7Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments and U.S. Treasury obligations, amounted to $99,545,758 and $102,015,921, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024. Purchases and sales of U.S. Treasury obligations aggregated $25,791,491 and $13,387,879, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Note 8Investment in affiliated underlying funds
The fund may invest in affiliated underlying funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. Information regarding the fund’s fiscal year to date purchases and sales of the affiliated underlying funds as well as income and capital gains earned by the fund, if any, is as follows:
              Dividends and distributions
Affiliate Ending
share
amount
Beginning
value
Cost of
purchases
Proceeds
from shares
sold
Realized
gain
(loss)
Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Income
distributions
received
Capital gain
distributions
received
Ending
value
John Hancock Collateral Trust* 14,069 $2,819,645 $(2,678,938) $(10) $(11) $784 $140,686
    
* Refer to the Securities lending note within Note 2 for details regarding this investment.
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Note 9LIBOR discontinuation risk
Certain debt securities, derivatives and other financial instruments have traditionally utilized LIBOR as the reference or benchmark rate for interest rate calculations. However, following allegations of manipulation and concerns regarding liquidity, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) announced that LIBOR would be discontinued as of June 30, 2023. The UK FCA elected to require the ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, the administrator of LIBOR, to continue publishing a subset of British pound sterling and U.S. dollar LIBOR settings on a “synthetic” basis. The publication of the one-, three- and six-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will continue until September 30, 2024.
Although the transition process away from LIBOR has become increasingly well-defined in advance of the discontinuation dates, the impact on certain debt securities, derivatives and other financial instruments remains uncertain. Market participants have adopted alternative rates such as Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or otherwise amended financial instruments referencing LIBOR to include fallback provisions and other measures that contemplated the discontinuation of LIBOR or other similar market disruption events, but neither the effect of the transition process nor the viability of such measures is known. To facilitate the transition of legacy derivatives contracts referencing LIBOR, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. launched a protocol to incorporate fallback provisions. However, there are obstacles to converting certain longer term securities and transactions to a new benchmark or benchmarks and the effectiveness of one alternative reference rate versus multiple alternative reference rates in new or existing financial instruments and products has not been determined. Certain proposed replacement rates to LIBOR, such as SOFR, which is a broad measure of secured overnight U.S. Treasury repo rates, are materially different from LIBOR, and changes in the applicable spread for financial instruments transitioning away from LIBOR will need to be made to accommodate the differences.
The utilization of an alternative reference rate, or the transition process to an alternative reference rate, may adversely affect the fund’s performance.
Note 10New accounting pronouncement
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the discontinuation of the LIBOR and other IBOR-based reference rates as of the end of 2021. In January 2021 and December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-01 and ASU No. 2022-06, with further amendments to Topic 848. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. Management expects that the adoption of the guidance will not have a material impact to the financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds II and Shareholders of John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the fund’s investments, of John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Funds II, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agents, agent banks and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 28, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the John Hancock group of funds since 1988.
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Tax information
(Unaudited)
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended August 31, 2024.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2024 Form 1099-DIV in early 2025. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2024.
Please consult a tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of your investment in the fund.
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EVALUATION OF ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

This section describes the evaluation by the Board of Trustees (the Board) of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust) of the Advisory Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) and the Subadvisory Agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) with Wellington Management Company LLP (the Subadvisor) for John Hancock Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund (the fund). The Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the Agreements. Prior to the June 24-27, 2024 meeting at which the Agreements were approved, the Board also discussed and considered information regarding the proposed continuation of the Agreements at the meeting held on May 28-30, 2024. Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) (the Independent Trustees) also met separately to evaluate and discuss the information presented, including with counsel to the Independent Trustees and a third-party consulting firm.
Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
At meetings held on June 24-27, 2024, the Board, including the Trustees who are not parties to any Agreement or considered to be interested persons of the Trust under the 1940 Act, reapproved for an annual period the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor and the Subadvisory Agreement between the Advisor and the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.
In considering the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board received in advance of the meetings a variety of materials relating to the fund, the Advisor and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for a peer group of similar funds prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, performance information for an applicable benchmark index; and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for comparably managed accounts, as applicable, and other information provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor under their respective Agreements, as well as information regarding the Advisor’s revenues and costs of providing services to the fund and any compensation paid to affiliates of the Advisor. At the meetings at which the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are considered, particular focus is given to information concerning fund performance, comparability of fees and total expenses, and profitability. However, the Board noted that the evaluation process with respect to the Advisor and the Subadvisor is an ongoing one. In this regard, the Board also took into account discussions with management and information provided to the Board (including its various committees) at prior meetings with respect to the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the fund, including quarterly performance reports prepared by management containing reviews of investment results and prior presentations from the Subadvisor with respect to the fund. The information received and considered by the Board in connection with the May and June meetings and throughout the year was both written and oral. The Board also considered the nature, quality, and extent of non-advisory services, if any, to be provided to the fund by the Advisor’s affiliates, including distribution services. The Board considered the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement separately in the course of its review.  In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Advisor and Subadvisor in providing services to the fund.
Throughout the process, the Board asked questions of and requested additional information from management. The Board is assisted by counsel for the Trust and the Independent Trustees are also separately assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the proposed continuation of the Agreements and discussed the proposed continuation of the Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of management were present.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement
In approving the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Board also considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets, and the industry) and did not treat any single factor as determinative, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Board’s conclusions may be based in part on its consideration of the advisory and subadvisory arrangements in prior years and on the Board’s ongoing regular review of fund performance and operations throughout the year.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. Among the information received by the Board from the Advisor relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund, the Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor relating to its operations and personnel, descriptions of its organizational and management structure, and information regarding the Advisor’s compliance and regulatory history, including its Form ADV. The Board also noted that on a regular basis it receives and reviews information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding the fund’s compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Board observed that the scope of services provided by the Advisor, and of the undertakings required of the Advisor in connection with those services, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the fund’s compliance programs, risk management programs, liquidity risk management programs, derivatives risk management programs, and cybersecurity programs, had expanded over time as a result of regulatory, market and other developments. The Board considered that the Advisor is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the fund, including, but not limited to, general supervision of and coordination of the services provided by the Subadvisor, and is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the activities of the Subadvisor and other third-party service providers. The Board also considered the significant risks assumed by the Advisor in connection with the services provided to the fund including entrepreneurial risk in sponsoring new funds and ongoing risks including investment, operational, enterprise, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks with respect to all funds.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor, the Trustees also took into account their knowledge of the Advisor’s management and the quality of the performance of the Advisor’s duties, through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year and through each Trustee’s experience as a Trustee of the Trust and of the other trusts in the John Hancock group of funds complex (the John Hancock Fund Complex).
In the course of their deliberations regarding the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things:
(a) the skills and competency with which the Advisor has in the past managed the Trust’s affairs and its subadvisory relationship, the Advisor’s oversight and monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and compliance programs, such as the Subadvisor’s compliance with fund policies and objectives, review of brokerage matters, including with respect to trade allocation and best execution and the Advisor’s timeliness in responding to performance issues;
(b) the background, qualifications and skills of the Advisor’s personnel;
(c) the Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures and its responsiveness to regulatory changes and fund industry developments;
(d) the Advisor’s administrative capabilities, including its ability to supervise the other service providers for the fund, as well as the Advisor’s oversight of any securities lending activity, its monitoring of class action litigation and collection of class action settlements on behalf of the fund, and bringing loss recovery actions on behalf of the fund;
(e) the financial condition of the Advisor and whether it has the financial wherewithal to provide a high level and quality of services to the fund;
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(f) the Advisor’s initiatives intended to improve various aspects of the Trust’s operations and investor experience with the fund; and
(g) the Advisor’s reputation and experience in serving as an investment advisor to the Trust and the benefit to shareholders of investing in funds that are part of a family of funds offering a variety of investments.
The Board concluded that the Advisor may reasonably be expected to continue to provide a high quality of services under the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund.
Investment performance. In considering the fund’s performance, the Board noted that it reviews at its regularly scheduled meetings information about the fund’s performance results. In connection with the consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board:
(a) reviewed information prepared by management regarding the fund’s performance;
(b) considered the comparative performance of an applicable benchmark index;
(c) considered the performance of comparable funds, if any, as included in the report prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data; and
(d) took into account the Advisor’s analysis of the fund’s performance and its plans and recommendations regarding the Trust’s subadvisory arrangements generally.
The Board noted that while it found the data provided by the independent third-party generally useful it recognized its limitations, including in particular that the data may vary depending on the end date selected and that the results of the performance comparisons may vary depending on the selection of the peer group. The Board noted that the fund outperformed its benchmark index for the one-, three- and five-year periods and underperformed for the ten-year period ended December 31, 2023. The Board also noted that the fund outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s performance, including the favorable performance relative to the benchmark index for the one-, three- and five-year periods and relative to its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods. The Board concluded that the fund’s performance has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of comparable funds and the fund’s benchmark index.
Fees and expenses. The Board reviewed comparative information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, including, among other data, the fund’s contractual and net management fees (and subadvisory fees, to the extent available) and total expenses as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory and subadvisory services provided by the Advisor and Subadvisor. The Board considered the fund’s ranking within a smaller group of peer funds chosen by the independent third-party provider, as well as the fund’s ranking within a broader group of funds. In comparing the fund’s contractual and net management fees to those of comparable funds, the Board noted that such fees include both advisory and administrative costs. The Board noted that net management fees are higher than the peer group median and net total expenses for the fund were lower than the peer group median.
The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s expenses.  The Board also took into account management’s discussion with respect to overall management fee and the fees of the Subadvisor, including the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Advisor after payment of the subadvisory fees, in each case in light of the services rendered for those amounts and the risks undertaken by the Advisor. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays the subadvisory fees, and that such fees are negotiated at arm’s length with respect to the Subadvisor. In addition, the Board took into account that management had agreed to implement an overall fee waiver across the complex, including the fund, which is discussed further below. The Board also noted actions taken over the past several years to reduce the fund’s operating expenses. The Board also noted that, in addition,
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the Advisor is currently waiving fees and/or reimbursing expenses with respect to the fund and that the fund has breakpoints in its contractual management fee schedule that reduces management fees as assets increase. The Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor concerning the investment advisory fee charged by the Advisor or one of its advisory affiliates to other clients (including other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex) having similar investment mandates, if any. The Board considered any differences between the Advisor’s and Subadvisor’s services to the fund and the services they provide to other comparable clients or funds. The Board concluded that the advisory fee paid with respect to the fund is reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the fund under the Advisory Agreement.
Profitability/indirect benefits. In considering the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the Advisor’s relationship with the Trust, the Board:
(a) reviewed financial information of the Advisor;
(b) reviewed and considered information presented by the Advisor regarding the net profitability to the Advisor and its affiliates with respect to the fund;
(c) received and reviewed profitability information with respect to the John Hancock Fund Complex as a whole and with respect to the fund;
(d) received information with respect to the Advisor’s allocation methodologies used in preparing the profitability data and considered that the Advisor hired an independent third-party consultant to provide an analysis of the Advisor’s allocation methodologies;
(e) considered that the John Hancock insurance companies that are affiliates of the Advisor, as shareholders of the Trust directly or through their separate accounts, receive certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by certain funds of the Trust and noted that these tax benefits, which are not available to participants in qualified retirement plans under applicable income tax law, are reflected in the profitability information reviewed by the Board;
(f) considered that the Advisor also provides administrative services to the fund on a cost basis pursuant to an administrative services agreement;
(g) noted that affiliates of the Advisor provide transfer agency services and distribution services to the fund, and that the fund’s distributor also receives Rule 12b-1 payments to support distribution of the fund;
(h) noted that the Advisor also derives reputational and other indirect benefits from providing advisory services to the fund;
(i) noted that the subadvisory fee for the fund is paid by the Advisor and is negotiated at arm’s length;
(j) considered the Advisor’s ongoing costs and expenditures necessary to improve services, meet new regulatory and compliance requirements, and adapt to other challenges impacting the fund industry; and
(k) considered that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits in exchange for the level of services it provides to the fund and the risks that it assumes as Advisor including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the level of profitability, if any, of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the fund was reasonable and not excessive.
Economies of scale. In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders, the Board:
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(a) considered that the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for certain funds of the John Hancock Fund Complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios) or otherwise reimburse the expenses of the participating portfolios (the reimbursement). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund;
(b) reviewed the fund’s advisory fee structure and concluded that: (i) the fund’s fee structure contains breakpoints at the subadvisory fee level and that such breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund; and (ii) although economies of scale cannot be measured with precision, these arrangements permit shareholders of the fund to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s advisory fee structure; and
(c) the Board also considered the effect of the fund’s growth in size on its performance and fees. The Board also noted that if the fund’s assets increase over time, the fund may realize other economies of scale
Approval of Subadvisory Agreement
In making its determination with respect to approval of the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board reviewed:
(1) information relating to the Subadvisor’s business, including current subadvisory services to the Trust (and other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex);
(2) the historical and current performance of the fund and comparative performance information relating to an applicable benchmark index and comparable funds;
(3) the subadvisory fee for the fund, including any breakpoints, and to the extent available, comparable fee information prepared by an independent third party provider of fund data; and
(4) information relating to the nature and scope of any material relationships and their significance to the Trust’s Advisor and Subadvisor.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. With respect to the services provided by the Subadvisor, the Board received information provided to the Board by the Subadvisor, including the Subadvisor’s Form ADV, as well as took into account information presented throughout the past year. The Board considered the Subadvisor’s current level of staffing and its overall resources, as well as received information relating to the Subadvisor’s compensation program. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s history and investment experience, as well as information regarding the qualifications, background, and responsibilities of the Subadvisor’s investment and compliance personnel who provide services to the fund. The Board also considered, among other things, the Subadvisor’s compliance program and any disciplinary history. The Board also considered the Subadvisor’s risk assessment and monitoring process. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s regulatory history, including whether it was involved in any regulatory actions or investigations as well as material litigation, and any settlements and amelioratory actions undertaken, as appropriate. The Board noted that the Advisor conducts regular, periodic reviews of the Subadvisor and its operations, including regarding investment processes and organizational and staffing matters. The Board also noted that the Trust’s CCO and his staff conduct regular, periodic compliance reviews with the Subadvisor and present reports to the Independent Trustees regarding the same, which includes evaluating the regulatory compliance systems of the Subadvisor and procedures reasonably designed to assure compliance with the federal securities laws. The Board also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor.
The Board considered the Subadvisor’s investment process and philosophy. The Board took into account that the Subadvisor’s responsibilities include the development and maintenance of an investment program for the fund that is consistent with the fund’s investment objective, the selection of investment securities and the placement of
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orders for the purchase and sale of such securities, as well as the implementation of compliance controls related to performance of these services. The Board also received information with respect to the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices, including with respect to best execution and soft dollars.
Subadvisor compensation. In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the fund, the Board noted that the fees under the Subadvisory Agreement are paid by the Advisor and not the fund.
The Board also relied on the ability of the Advisor to negotiate the Subadvisory Agreement with the Subadvisor, which is not affiliated with the Advisor, and the fees thereunder at arm’s length. As a result, the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Subadvisor from its relationship with the Trust were not a material factor in the Board’s consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement.
The Board also received information regarding the nature and scope (including their significance to the Advisor and its affiliates and to the Subadvisor) of any material relationships with respect to the Subadvisor, which include arrangements in which the Subadvisor or its affiliates provide advisory, distribution, or management services in connection with financial products sponsored by the Advisor or its affiliates, and may include other registered investment companies, a 529 education savings plan, managed separate accounts and exempt group annuity contracts sold to qualified plans. The Board also received information and took into account any other potential conflicts of interest the Advisor might have in connection with the Subadvisory Agreement.
In addition, the Board considered other potential indirect benefits that the Subadvisor and its affiliates may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the fund, such as the opportunity to provide advisory services to additional funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex and reputational benefits.
Subadvisory fees. The Board considered that the fund pays an advisory fee to the Advisor and that, in turn, the Advisor pays a subadvisory fee to the Subadvisor. As noted above, the Board also considered the fund’s subadvisory fees as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund as included in the report prepared by the independent third party provider of fund data, to the extent available. The Board noted that the limited size of the Lipper peer group was not sufficient for comparative purposes. The Board also took into account the subadvisory fees paid by the Advisor to the Subadvisor with respect to the fund and compared them to fees charged by the Subadvisor to manage other subadvised portfolios and portfolios not subject to regulation under the 1940 Act, as applicable.
Subadvisor performance. As noted above, the Board considered the fund’s performance as compared to the fund’s peer group median and the benchmark index and noted that the Board reviews information about the fund’s performance results at its regularly scheduled meetings. The Board noted the Advisor’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Advisor’s focus on the Subadvisor’s performance. The Board also noted the Subadvisor’s long-term performance record for similar accounts, as applicable.
The Board’s decision to approve the Subadvisory Agreement was based on a number of determinations, including the following:
(1) the Subadvisor has extensive experience and demonstrated skills as a manager;
(2) the performance of the fund has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of comparable funds and the fund’s benchmark index;
(3) the subadvisory fees are reasonable in relation to the level and quality of services being provided under the Subadvisory Agreement; and
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(4) the subadvisory fees are paid by the Advisor not the fund and that the subadvisory fee breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund in order to permit shareholders to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows.
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Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that the Board deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for an additional one-year period.
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John Hancock
Strategic Income
Opportunities Fund
Fixed income
August 31, 2024

John Hancock
Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Table of contents
2 Fund’s investments
26 Financial statements
30 Financial highlights
36 Notes to financial statements
49 Report of independent registered public accounting firm
50 Tax information
51 Evaluation of advisory and subadvisory agreements by the Board of Trustees
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Fund’s investments
AS OF 8-31-24
  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
U.S. Government and Agency obligations 12.5%     $375,643,960
(Cost $394,637,210)          
U.S. Government 7.8%       235,516,450
U.S. Treasury      
Bond 2.000 02-15-50   10,970,000 7,023,371
Bond 2.375 02-15-42   8,570,000 6,547,346
Bond 2.750 11-15-42   10,200,000 8,198,250
Bond 3.000 02-15-49   47,640,000 37,897,993
Bond 3.000 08-15-52   1,430,000 1,134,336
Bond 3.625 02-15-53   8,040,000 7,211,817
Note 0.750 11-15-24   15,400,000 15,268,057
Note 1.500 01-31-27   5,758,000 5,448,283
Note 1.875 02-15-32   19,488,000 17,024,595
Note 2.625 05-31-27   5,135,000 4,976,738
Note 2.750 08-15-32   31,220,000 28,872,402
Note 2.875 05-15-32   69,340,000 64,870,815
Note 3.500 02-15-33   31,910,000 31,042,447
U.S. Government Agency 4.7%       140,127,510
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.      
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 07-01-52   9,735,891 9,489,672
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 08-01-52   6,322,037 6,160,178
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 12-01-52   9,741,318 9,586,286
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 05-01-53   22,602,223 22,284,892
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 08-01-52   4,901,343 4,923,796
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 10-01-52   7,094,829 7,120,679
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 11-01-52   3,839,061 3,835,353
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 11-01-52   7,278,059 7,311,400
Federal National Mortgage Association      
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 07-01-52   11,713,406 11,486,725
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 08-01-52   13,820,904 13,626,862
30 Yr Pass Thru 4.500 09-01-52   9,249,814 9,070,809
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 09-01-52   14,002,293 13,974,548
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 11-01-52   5,407,802 5,427,505
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 04-01-54   7,449,259 7,471,745
30 Yr Pass Thru 5.000 05-01-54   8,376,275 8,357,060
Foreign government obligations 24.1%       $722,945,906
(Cost $749,883,475)          
Australia 2.4%         71,784,951
Airservices Australia 2.200 05-15-30 AUD 9,030,000 5,356,943
Airservices Australia 5.400 11-15-28 AUD 10,400,000 7,265,402
New South Wales Treasury Corp. 1.500 02-20-32 AUD 19,400,000 10,664,384
New South Wales Treasury Corp. 2.000 03-08-33 AUD 8,030,000 4,434,242
New South Wales Treasury Corp. 2.250 05-07-41 AUD 8,685,000 3,940,192
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Australia (continued)          
Queensland Treasury Corp. (A) 2.250 11-20-41 AUD 8,435,000 $3,799,732
Queensland Treasury Corp. (A) 4.500 08-22-35 AUD 7,250,000 4,753,504
Queensland Treasury Corp. (A) 5.250 07-21-36 AUD 16,330,000 11,342,023
South Australian Government Financing Authority 4.750 05-24-38 AUD 7,480,000 4,892,699
Treasury Corp. of Victoria 2.250 11-20-34 AUD 7,320,000 3,897,429
Treasury Corp. of Victoria 4.250 12-20-32 AUD 10,490,000 6,907,870
Treasury Corp. of Victoria 4.750 09-15-36 AUD 6,880,000 4,530,531
Austria 0.2%         6,217,407
Republic of Austria (A) 2.900 02-20-33 EUR 5,540,000 6,217,407
Brazil 1.2%         37,510,818
Federative Republic of Brazil 10.000 01-01-25 BRL 111,580,000 20,055,257
Federative Republic of Brazil 10.000 01-01-27 BRL 100,395,000 17,455,561
Canada 2.8%         83,689,648
CDP Financial, Inc. 4.200 12-02-30 CAD 6,930,000 5,330,647
CPPIB Capital, Inc. (A) 2.250 12-01-31 CAD 6,685,000 4,543,111
Government of Canada 1.500 09-01-24 CAD 2,863,000 2,123,547
Government of Canada 2.875 04-28-25   14,620,000 14,457,937
OMERS Finance Trust (A) 4.750 03-26-31   3,700,000 3,811,270
Ontario Teachers’ Finance Trust (A) 2.000 04-16-31   10,680,000 9,326,707
Province of Alberta 0.625 04-18-25 EUR 3,045,000 3,311,724
Province of British Columbia 4.200 07-06-33   6,870,000 6,811,408
Province of Ontario 1.350 12-02-30 CAD 18,920,000 12,388,097
Province of Ontario 3.100 01-31-34 EUR 4,245,000 4,739,579
Province of Ontario 3.450 06-02-45 CAD 8,990,000 5,939,744
Province of Quebec 0.200 04-07-25 EUR 3,150,000 3,419,438
Province of Quebec 4.500 09-08-33   7,382,000 7,486,439
China 0.2%         5,115,403
People’s Republic of China 2.690 08-12-26 CNY 35,520,000 5,115,403
Finland 0.5%         13,745,548
Kuntarahoitus OYJ (3 month NIBOR + 1.250%) (B) 6.010 01-10-25 NOK 42,000,000 3,977,618
Republic of Finland (A) 3.000 09-15-33 EUR 8,675,000 9,767,930
Germany 0.6%         19,653,202
Federal Republic of Germany 2.200 02-15-34 EUR 6,995,000 7,682,201
Federal Republic of Germany 2.500 03-13-25 EUR 4,170,000 4,594,288
Federal Republic of Germany, Zero Coupon 0.000 02-15-31 EUR 5,020,000 4,845,703
Federal Republic of Germany, Zero Coupon 0.000 05-15-35 EUR 2,930,000 2,531,010
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
India 1.6%         $48,770,134
Export-Import Bank of India (A) 3.875 02-01-28   6,380,000 6,218,356
Republic of India 5.220 06-15-25 INR 490,370,000 5,779,184
Republic of India 6.100 07-12-31 INR 253,930,000 2,903,371
Republic of India 6.450 10-07-29 INR 373,000,000 4,380,435
Republic of India 7.060 04-10-28 INR 421,080,000 5,062,577
Republic of India 7.100 04-18-29 INR 997,880,000 11,996,501
Republic of India 7.260 02-06-33 INR 518,090,000 6,315,908
Republic of India 7.270 04-08-26 INR 156,200,000 1,874,294
Republic of India 7.380 06-20-27 INR 350,120,000 4,239,508
Indonesia 3.2%         97,382,262
Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III (A) 4.150 03-29-27   8,310,000 8,273,187
Republic of Indonesia 1.100 03-12-33 EUR 2,709,000 2,434,360
Republic of Indonesia 3.050 03-12-51   5,655,000 4,047,136
Republic of Indonesia 3.850 10-15-30   4,480,000 4,320,933
Republic of Indonesia 5.125 04-15-27 IDR 42,431,000,000 2,658,218
Republic of Indonesia 6.375 08-15-28 IDR 234,762,000,000 15,175,740
Republic of Indonesia 6.375 04-15-32 IDR 160,448,000,000 10,211,383
Republic of Indonesia 6.500 02-15-31 IDR 245,333,000,000 15,731,458
Republic of Indonesia 6.625 05-15-33 IDR 84,156,000,000 5,434,762
Republic of Indonesia 6.625 02-15-34 IDR 73,967,000,000 4,770,482
Republic of Indonesia 7.500 06-15-35 IDR 61,272,000,000 4,208,124
Republic of Indonesia 7.500 05-15-38 IDR 49,515,000,000 3,403,360
Republic of Indonesia 8.375 09-15-26 IDR 81,815,000,000 5,479,324
Republic of Indonesia 8.750 05-15-31 IDR 111,458,000,000 8,004,388
Republic of Indonesia 9.000 03-15-29 IDR 45,615,000,000 3,229,407
Ireland 0.1%         2,879,366
Republic of Ireland 1.100 05-15-29 EUR 2,760,000 2,879,366
Italy 0.2%         5,761,610
Republic of Italy 1.250 02-17-26   6,045,000 5,761,610
Malaysia 0.9%         26,638,151
Government of Malaysia 3.733 06-15-28 MYR 24,975,000 5,830,592
Government of Malaysia 3.828 07-05-34 MYR 19,155,000 4,456,306
Government of Malaysia 3.844 04-15-33 MYR 39,651,000 9,200,862
Government of Malaysia 4.498 04-15-30 MYR 29,585,000 7,150,391
Mexico 1.0%         29,956,950
Government of Mexico 5.000 03-06-25 MXN 304,967,000 15,062,800
Government of Mexico 7.750 05-29-31 MXN 324,950,000 14,894,150
Netherlands 0.3%         8,215,293
BNG Bank NV 3.300 07-17-28 AUD 12,520,000 8,215,293
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
New Zealand 2.5%         $73,750,854
Government of New Zealand 0.500 05-15-26 NZD 12,395,000 7,292,565
Government of New Zealand 2.750 04-15-25 NZD 24,605,000 15,190,635
Government of New Zealand 3.500 04-14-33 NZD 11,925,000 7,040,537
Government of New Zealand 4.250 05-15-34 NZD 16,975,000 10,563,740
Government of New Zealand 4.250 05-15-36 NZD 11,787,000 7,237,558
Government of New Zealand 4.500 05-15-35 NZD 20,525,000 12,967,592
New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency 2.750 04-15-25 NZD 10,620,000 6,548,796
New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency 3.500 04-14-33 NZD 5,046,000 2,858,739
New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency 4.700 08-01-28 AUD 5,890,000 4,050,692
Norway 1.1%         32,200,365
Kingdom of Norway (A) 1.250 09-17-31 NOK 43,690,000 3,613,368
Kingdom of Norway (A) 1.750 03-13-25 NOK 84,345,000 7,847,060
Kingdom of Norway (A) 2.125 05-18-32 NOK 182,915,000 15,919,304
Kommunalbanken AS 4.250 07-16-25 AUD 7,134,000 4,820,633
Philippines 2.2%         65,377,077
Republic of the Philippines 0.875 05-17-27 EUR 12,000,000 12,397,647
Republic of the Philippines 2.625 08-12-25 PHP 684,320,000 11,806,962
Republic of the Philippines 3.625 09-09-25 PHP 302,480,000 5,259,714
Republic of the Philippines 6.125 08-22-28 PHP 403,305,000 7,205,204
Republic of the Philippines 6.250 02-28-29 PHP 430,000,000 7,710,622
Republic of the Philippines 6.250 01-14-36 PHP 235,000,000 3,999,806
Republic of the Philippines 6.500 05-19-29 PHP 368,460,000 6,664,582
Republic of the Philippines 6.750 09-15-32 PHP 381,080,000 7,058,356
Republic of the Philippines 8.000 09-30-35 PHP 160,300,000 3,274,184
Qatar 0.2%         5,154,912
State of Qatar (A) 4.817 03-14-49   5,250,000 5,154,912
Singapore 0.3%         8,109,052
Republic of Singapore 3.375 09-01-33 SGD 10,035,000 8,109,052
South Korea 2.0%         61,577,040
Republic of Korea 1.375 12-10-29 KRW 16,649,090,000 11,469,907
Republic of Korea 2.125 06-10-27 KRW 10,766,800,000 7,880,530
Republic of Korea 2.375 03-10-27 KRW 34,109,260,000 25,139,766
Republic of Korea 3.125 09-10-27 KRW 6,167,200,000 4,635,218
Republic of Korea 3.250 06-10-33 KRW 9,636,000,000 7,319,863
Republic of Korea 4.250 12-10-32 KRW 6,302,080,000 5,131,756
United Arab Emirates 0.1%         3,626,024
Government of Abu Dhabi (A) 3.875 04-16-50   4,315,000 3,626,024
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
United Kingdom 0.5%         $15,829,839
Government of the United Kingdom 0.250 01-31-25 GBP 6,145,000 7,942,888
Government of the United Kingdom 3.250 01-31-33 GBP 6,310,000 7,886,951
Corporate bonds 44.4%       $1,330,713,802
(Cost $1,392,384,022)          
Communication services 3.9%       118,386,469
Diversified telecommunication services 0.2%      
Cellnex Telecom SA 1.875 06-26-29 EUR 5,400,000 5,532,331
Entertainment 0.4%      
WMG Acquisition Corp. (A)(C) 3.000 02-15-31   13,485,000 11,991,869
Interactive media and services 0.1%      
Match Group Holdings II LLC (A) 4.125 08-01-30   3,640,000 3,352,939
Media 2.1%      
Charter Communications Operating LLC 2.800 04-01-31   1,245,000 1,056,007
Charter Communications Operating LLC 5.125 07-01-49   12,500,000 10,015,109
Charter Communications Operating LLC 5.750 04-01-48   5,420,000 4,705,455
LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC (A)(C) 5.125 07-15-29   8,000,000 6,460,022
News Corp. (A) 3.875 05-15-29   13,155,000 12,371,638
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (A) 4.125 07-01-30   11,380,000 10,214,492
Virgin Media Finance PLC (A) 5.000 07-15-30   5,775,000 5,003,676
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (A) 4.500 08-15-30   5,145,000 4,543,148
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (A) 5.500 05-15-29   9,685,000 9,180,063
Wireless telecommunication services 1.1%      
T-Mobile USA, Inc. 2.700 03-15-32   4,405,000 3,821,720
T-Mobile USA, Inc. 2.875 02-15-31   3,375,000 3,027,539
T-Mobile USA, Inc. 3.375 04-15-29   2,335,000 2,218,901
T-Mobile USA, Inc. 3.500 04-15-31   7,575,000 7,042,179
Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC (A) 3.250 01-31-31 EUR 7,080,000 7,121,690
Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC (A) 4.250 01-31-31   12,340,000 10,727,691
Consumer discretionary 4.9%       145,985,497
Automobiles 1.2%      
Ford Motor Company 3.250 02-12-32   30,188,000 25,711,888
Ford Motor Credit Company LLC 2.900 02-16-28   2,895,000 2,679,011
Ford Motor Credit Company LLC 4.000 11-13-30   2,575,000 2,373,948
Ford Motor Credit Company LLC 5.625 10-09-28 GBP 2,565,000 3,374,617
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Consumer discretionary (continued)        
Diversified consumer services 0.4%      
Duke University 3.299 10-01-46   6,374,000 $4,982,955
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2.989 07-01-50   4,505,000 3,326,020
President and Fellows of Harvard College (C) 2.517 10-15-50   6,515,000 4,341,288
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 3.3%      
Carnival Corp. (A) 5.750 01-15-30 EUR 3,610,000 4,198,124
Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc. (A) 3.625 02-15-32   4,920,000 4,409,959
Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc. 4.875 01-15-30   6,835,000 6,707,093
Hyatt Hotels Corp. 5.750 04-23-30   8,851,000 9,169,010
MGM Resorts International (C) 4.750 10-15-28   1,060,000 1,031,761
New Red Finance, Inc. (A) 3.500 02-15-29   14,052,000 13,103,352
New Red Finance, Inc. (A) 3.875 01-15-28   8,103,000 7,737,861
Premier Entertainment Sub LLC (A) 5.875 09-01-31   1,366,000 947,863
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (A) 6.000 02-01-33   10,418,000 10,672,075
Travel + Leisure Company (A) 4.500 12-01-29   7,482,000 6,976,826
Yum! Brands, Inc. 3.625 03-15-31   16,670,000 15,300,258
Yum! Brands, Inc. 4.625 01-31-32   6,170,000 5,847,729
Yum! Brands, Inc. (A) 4.750 01-15-30   13,345,000 13,093,859
Consumer staples 3.0%       89,840,384
Beverages 0.2%      
Becle SAB de CV (A) 2.500 10-14-31   8,250,000 6,760,741
Food products 2.8%      
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. (A) 5.375 01-09-36   11,110,000 11,279,450
Darling Ingredients, Inc. (A) 6.000 06-15-30   11,230,000 11,367,452
JBS USA LUX SA 3.625 01-15-32   8,845,000 7,947,990
JBS USA LUX SA 5.750 04-01-33   2,157,000 2,208,032
Kraft Heinz Foods Company 4.375 06-01-46   12,270,000 10,482,965
Kraft Heinz Foods Company 6.875 01-26-39   3,945,000 4,559,001
Kraft Heinz Foods Company (A) 7.125 08-01-39   4,290,000 5,045,262
MARB BondCo PLC (A) 3.950 01-29-31   8,796,000 7,466,785
NBM US Holdings, Inc. (A) 7.000 05-14-26   2,229,000 2,240,437
Post Holdings, Inc. (A) 4.500 09-15-31   2,600,000 2,419,309
Post Holdings, Inc. (A) 5.500 12-15-29   3,230,000 3,174,507
Post Holdings, Inc. (A) 5.625 01-15-28   3,521,000 3,511,900
Post Holdings, Inc. (A) 6.375 03-01-33   10,340,000 10,415,482
Personal care products 0.0%      
Natura & Company Luxembourg Holdings Sarl (A)(C) 6.000 04-19-29   996,000 961,071
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Energy 7.5%       $223,577,880
Oil, gas and consumable fuels 7.5%      
Aker BP ASA (A) 3.750 01-15-30   7,365,000 6,971,075
Cenovus Energy, Inc. 3.500 02-07-28 CAD 3,910,000 2,848,252
Cenovus Energy, Inc. 5.400 06-15-47   5,678,000 5,447,458
Cenovus Energy, Inc. 6.750 11-15-39   17,763,000 19,861,917
Cheniere Energy Partners LP 4.000 03-01-31   15,450,000 14,572,581
Civitas Resources, Inc. (A) 8.750 07-01-31   8,305,000 8,962,565
Columbia Pipelines Operating Company LLC (A) 6.036 11-15-33   6,350,000 6,704,491
Continental Resources, Inc. (A) 2.875 04-01-32   16,454,000 13,835,273
Continental Resources, Inc. (A) 5.750 01-15-31   8,031,000 8,144,649
Enbridge, Inc. (7.200% to 6-27-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.970%) 7.200 06-27-54   6,145,000 6,334,396
Enbridge, Inc. (8.500% to 1-15-34, then 5 Year CMT + 4.431% to 1-15-54, then 5 Year CMT + 5.181%) 8.500 01-15-84   7,595,000 8,324,196
Energy Transfer LP (7.125% to 5-15-30, then 5 Year CMT + 5.306%) (D) 7.125 05-15-30   3,325,000 3,325,572
Energy Transfer LP (8.000% to 5-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 4.020%) 8.000 05-15-54   8,105,000 8,623,339
EQT Corp. (A) 3.625 05-15-31   15,945,000 14,481,357
EQT Corp. 5.750 02-01-34   3,545,000 3,620,423
MC Brazil Downstream Trading SARL (A) 7.250 06-30-31   6,559,920 5,907,271
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 6.125 01-01-31   6,020,000 6,344,866
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 6.450 09-15-36   1,400,000 1,517,275
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 6.625 09-01-30   9,755,000 10,509,013
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 7.500 05-01-31   3,470,000 3,936,483
Ovintiv, Inc. 6.500 08-15-34   8,760,000 9,490,258
Ovintiv, Inc. 6.500 02-01-38   5,700,000 6,053,912
Pertamina Persero PT (A) 3.100 01-21-30   2,050,000 1,883,438
Pertamina Persero PT (A) 3.650 07-30-29   3,440,000 3,277,150
Petrorio Luxembourg Holding Sarl (A) 6.125 06-09-26   4,445,000 4,402,308
QatarEnergy (A) 2.250 07-12-31   7,975,000 6,951,329
QatarEnergy (A) 3.300 07-12-51   2,295,000 1,712,671
South Bow Canadian Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd. (7.500% to 3-1-35, then 5 Year CMT + 3.667%) (A) 7.500 03-01-55   3,885,000 4,002,716
Southwestern Energy Company 5.700 01-23-25   166,000 165,672
The Williams Companies, Inc. 3.500 11-15-30   865,000 810,480
TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd. 4.100 04-15-30   11,035,000 10,743,610
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Energy (continued)        
Oil, gas and consumable fuels (continued)      
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC 3.250 05-15-30   875,000 $812,379
Var Energi ASA (A) 7.500 01-15-28   4,540,000 4,844,157
Western Midstream Operating LP 4.050 02-01-30   8,520,000 8,155,348
Financials 8.2%       245,856,625
Banks 6.2%      
Asian Development Bank 3.000 10-14-26 AUD 2,090,000 1,385,484
Asian Development Bank 3.625 01-22-29 NOK 47,000,000 4,427,662
Bank of Montreal (7.300% to 11-26-34, then 5 Year CMT + 3.010%) 7.300 11-26-84   4,205,000 4,315,486
Bank of Montreal (7.325% to 11-26-27, then 5 Year Canada Government Bond Yield + 4.098%) 7.325 11-26-82 CAD 11,950,000 9,127,542
European Investment Bank 0.250 01-20-32 EUR 10,275,000 9,568,948
European Investment Bank 1.250 02-17-27 NOK 27,800,000 2,478,460
Five Star Bancorp (6.000% to 9-1-27, then Overnight SOFR + 3.290%) (A) 6.000 09-01-32   2,220,000 1,953,600
Independent Bank Group, Inc. (8.375% to 11-15-29, then 3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.605%) 8.375 08-15-34   3,010,000 3,040,552
Inter-American Development Bank 2.700 01-29-26 AUD 5,932,000 3,936,221
Inter-American Development Bank 2.750 10-30-25 AUD 4,210,000 2,801,234
Inter-American Development Bank 4.600 03-01-29 CAD 5,725,000 4,478,045
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development 1.200 08-08-34 EUR 12,905,000 12,329,970
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development 1.250 03-16-26 NOK 25,290,000 2,291,579
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development 1.800 01-19-27 CAD 4,345,000 3,108,739
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development 1.900 01-16-25 CAD 6,785,000 4,990,586
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development 4.250 09-18-30 CAD 2,620,000 2,036,665
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development 5.000 06-22-26 NZD 14,965,000 9,488,842
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Financials (continued)        
Banks (continued)      
International Development Association 1.750 02-17-27 NOK 27,410,000 $2,467,989
International Finance Corp. 0.375 09-10-25 NZD 12,980,000 7,778,606
International Finance Corp. 4.600 10-19-28 AUD 5,870,000 4,049,833
KfW 2.875 02-17-27 NOK 20,980,000 1,946,511
National Bank of Canada (5.600% to 7-2-26, then Overnight SOFR + 1.036%) 5.600 07-02-27   5,385,000 5,470,425
Nordic Investment Bank 3.000 08-23-27 NOK 48,680,000 4,522,009
Nordic Investment Bank 4.000 11-04-26 NOK 25,000,000 2,365,767
Popular, Inc. (C) 7.250 03-13-28   7,230,000 7,574,271
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (9.000% to 5-15-29, then 3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.765%) 9.000 05-15-34   4,735,000 4,765,821
Royal Bank of Canada (4.200% to 2-24-27, then 5 Year Canada Government Bond Yield + 2.710%) (D) 4.200 02-24-27 CAD 6,420,000 4,054,464
Royal Bank of Canada (7.500% to 5-2-29, then 5 Year CMT + 2.887%) 7.500 05-02-84   13,885,000 14,400,652
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 0.200 12-15-25 GBP 5,630,000 6,999,679
The Bank of Nova Scotia (8.625% to 10-27-27, then 5 Year CMT + 4.389%) 8.625 10-27-82   8,635,000 9,248,845
The Toronto-Dominion Bank 2.667 09-09-25 CAD 10,534,000 7,689,081
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (8.125% to 10-31-27, then 5 Year CMT + 4.075%) 8.125 10-31-82   9,915,000 10,564,403
U.S. Bancorp (3.700% to 1-15-27, then 5 Year CMT + 2.541%) (D) 3.700 01-15-27   6,151,000 5,437,670
Webster Financial Corp. (3.875% to 11-1-25, then 3 month CME Term SOFR + 3.690%) 3.875 11-01-30   5,470,000 5,084,888
Capital markets 1.0%      
MSCI, Inc. (A) 3.250 08-15-33   2,070,000 1,795,696
MSCI, Inc. (A) 3.625 09-01-30   13,300,000 12,327,959
MSCI, Inc. (A) 3.625 11-01-31   8,035,000 7,291,932
MSCI, Inc. (A) 3.875 02-15-31   5,390,000 5,040,883
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 0.250 01-26-28 EUR 845,000 850,266
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 2.000 11-01-28 EUR 3,788,000 4,006,654
Financial services 0.4%      
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. 2.375 06-19-39 GBP 7,150,000 6,799,380
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Financials (continued)        
Financial services (continued)      
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 1.000 12-03-28 EUR 4,800,000 $4,817,436
Insurance 0.6%      
American International Group, Inc. (8.175% to 5-15-38, then 3 month LIBOR + 4.195%) 8.175 05-15-68   15,170,000 16,745,890
Health care 3.0%       89,789,088
Health care providers and services 2.7%      
Centene Corp. 2.500 03-01-31   8,520,000 7,232,874
Centene Corp. 3.000 10-15-30   11,145,000 9,901,636
Centene Corp. 3.375 02-15-30   12,595,000 11,532,680
Centene Corp. 4.625 12-15-29   1,835,000 1,785,257
HCA, Inc. 3.500 09-01-30   30,261,000 28,214,699
HCA, Inc. 5.600 04-01-34   12,590,000 12,937,981
Rede D’Or Finance Sarl (A) 4.500 01-22-30   3,469,000 3,264,353
Rede D’Or Finance Sarl (A) 4.950 01-17-28   4,356,000 4,275,632
Life sciences tools and services 0.2%      
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. 0.500 03-01-28 EUR 6,585,000 6,681,893
Pharmaceuticals 0.1%      
Allergan Funding SCS 2.625 11-15-28 EUR 3,795,000 3,962,083
Industrials 4.4%       132,125,863
Aerospace and defense 1.6%      
Airbus SE 1.625 06-09-30 EUR 2,740,000 2,786,277
DAE Funding LLC (A) 3.375 03-20-28   6,635,000 6,281,275
The Boeing Company 5.150 05-01-30   18,720,000 18,671,928
The Boeing Company 5.805 05-01-50   5,860,000 5,530,932
TransDigm, Inc. (A) 7.125 12-01-31   14,010,000 14,794,826
Building products 0.1%      
Johnson Controls International PLC 0.375 09-15-27 EUR 2,590,000 2,636,514
Ground transportation 0.3%      
Indian Railway Finance Corp., Ltd. (A)(C) 3.249 02-13-30   7,580,000 7,034,884
Uber Technologies, Inc. (A) 8.000 11-01-26   2,630,000 2,638,926
Passenger airlines 1.4%      
American Airlines, Inc. (A) 5.750 04-20-29   13,410,000 13,144,879
Delta Air Lines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust 2.500 12-10-29   3,856,929 3,603,706
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (A) 4.750 10-20-28   18,058,000 17,883,454
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 7.375 01-15-26   1,655,000 1,694,288
JetBlue Airways Corp. (A) 9.875 09-20-31   3,805,000 3,760,750
United Airlines, Inc. (A) 4.625 04-15-29   2,410,000 2,294,081
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Industrials (continued)        
Trading companies and distributors 1.0%      
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC (6.950% to 3-10-30, then 5 Year CMT + 2.720%) 6.950 03-10-55   2,960,000 $3,053,632
Air Lease Corp. (4.125% to 12-15-26, then 5 Year CMT + 3.149%) (D) 4.125 12-15-26   5,840,000 5,326,805
United Rentals North America, Inc. 3.875 02-15-31   9,425,000 8,698,908
United Rentals North America, Inc. 4.000 07-15-30   6,515,000 6,091,794
United Rentals North America, Inc. (A) 6.000 12-15-29   6,060,000 6,198,004
Information technology 0.4%       12,847,803
IT services 0.1%      
Gartner, Inc. (A) 3.750 10-01-30   5,220,000 4,833,596
Technology hardware, storage and peripherals 0.3%      
CDW LLC 3.569 12-01-31   1,656,000 1,492,220
Dell International LLC 8.350 07-15-46   4,893,000 6,521,987
Materials 4.0%       118,502,296
Chemicals 0.3%      
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV (A) 4.500 01-31-30   3,409,000 2,994,702
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV (A) 5.875 01-31-50   6,055,000 4,657,016
Construction materials 0.2%      
Cemex SAB de CV (A) 3.875 07-11-31   7,570,000 6,888,287
Containers and packaging 1.4%      
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC (A) 3.250 09-01-28   8,925,000 8,097,636
Ball Corp. 1.500 03-15-27 EUR 401,000 423,314
Ball Corp. 2.875 08-15-30   16,920,000 14,954,607
Ball Corp. 6.875 03-15-28   9,325,000 9,651,366
Berry Global, Inc. (A) 5.625 07-15-27   4,500,000 4,493,060
Sealed Air Corp. (A) 5.000 04-15-29   4,410,000 4,325,393
Metals and mining 2.1%      
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (A)(C) 4.875 03-01-31   4,040,000 3,710,268
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (A) 6.750 04-15-30   13,087,000 13,268,019
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile (A) 4.875 11-04-44   3,955,000 3,490,155
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile (A) 6.440 01-26-36   4,847,000 5,200,953
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 4.125 03-01-28   1,430,000 1,403,712
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 4.625 08-01-30   4,485,000 4,436,165
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Materials (continued)        
Metals and mining (continued)      
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 5.400 11-14-34   3,490,000 $3,557,832
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. 5.450 03-15-43   16,820,000 16,473,612
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT (A) 4.750 05-15-25   10,525,000 10,476,199
Real estate 2.4%       71,247,126
Hotel and resort REITs 0.3%      
Host Hotels & Resorts LP 3.375 12-15-29   7,065,000 6,507,592
Host Hotels & Resorts LP 3.500 09-15-30   2,575,000 2,354,040
Office REITs 0.0%      
Boston Properties LP 2.750 10-01-26   1,266,000 1,206,172
Specialized REITs 2.1%      
American Tower Corp. 0.500 01-15-28 EUR 2,845,000 2,857,053
American Tower Trust I (A) 5.490 03-15-28   6,120,000 6,219,075
SBA Communications Corp. 3.125 02-01-29   9,770,000 8,990,516
SBA Communications Corp. 3.875 02-15-27   16,560,000 16,019,901
SBA Tower Trust (A) 6.599 01-15-28   7,625,000 7,885,462
VICI Properties LP (A) 4.125 08-15-30   8,290,000 7,808,970
VICI Properties LP (A) 4.625 12-01-29   4,345,000 4,226,762
VICI Properties LP 5.125 05-15-32   7,255,000 7,171,583
Utilities 2.7%       82,554,771
Electric utilities 1.8%      
American Electric Power Company, Inc. (6.950% to 12-15-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.675%) 6.950 12-15-54   12,250,000 12,773,661
Brazos Securitization LLC (A) 5.014 03-01-34   6,208,513 6,284,560
Brazos Securitization LLC (A) 5.413 09-01-52   6,630,000 6,844,255
Duke Energy Corp. (6.450% to 9-1-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.588%) 6.450 09-01-54   1,440,000 1,472,385
EDP Finance BV 1.875 09-21-29 EUR 1,300,000 1,344,145
Emera, Inc. (6.750% to 6-15-26, then 3 month LIBOR + 5.440% to 6-15-46, then 3 month LIBOR + 6.190%) 6.750 06-15-76   11,555,000 11,592,900
EUSHI Finance, Inc. (7.625% to 12-15-29, then 5 Year CMT + 3.136%) (A) 7.625 12-15-54   3,465,000 3,591,140
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (A) 4.125 05-15-27   10,070,000 9,910,684
United Electric Securitization LLC (A) 5.109 06-01-33   1,472,292 1,489,325
Independent power and renewable electricity producers 0.5%      
DPL, Inc. 4.125 07-01-25   9,130,000 8,962,638
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Utilities (continued)        
Independent power and renewable electricity
producers (continued)
     
The AES Corp. (A) 3.950 07-15-30   1,650,000 $1,557,767
The AES Corp. (7.600% to 1-15-30, then 5 Year CMT + 3.201%) 7.600 01-15-55   4,390,000 4,522,091
Multi-utilities 0.4%      
Dominion Energy, Inc. (6.875% to 2-1-30, then 5 Year CMT + 2.386%) 6.875 02-01-55   1,525,000 1,588,259
Dominion Energy, Inc. (7.000% to 6-1-34, then 5 Year CMT + 2.511%) 7.000 06-01-54   6,855,000 7,291,897
E.ON SE 0.625 11-07-31 EUR 3,595,000 3,329,064
Convertible bonds 3.4%       $100,300,239
(Cost $103,865,084)          
Communication services 0.7%       20,884,931
Media 0.7%      
Liberty Broadband Corp. (A) 3.125 03-31-53   15,955,000 15,908,731
Liberty Media Corp. (A) 2.375 09-30-53   4,475,000 4,976,200
Consumer discretionary 0.5%       14,705,748
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 0.2%      
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. 3.250 12-15-27   6,810,000 6,231,150
Specialty retail 0.3%      
Burlington Stores, Inc. (A)(C) 1.250 12-15-27   5,945,000 8,474,598
Industrials 1.1%       33,167,075
Ground transportation 0.3%      
Uber Technologies, Inc. (A) 0.875 12-01-28   7,651,000 9,298,260
Passenger airlines 0.8%      
Air Canada 4.000 07-01-25   4,605,000 4,620,210
American Airlines Group, Inc. 6.500 07-01-25   10,270,000 10,459,995
Southwest Airlines Company 1.250 05-01-25   8,800,000 8,788,610
Utilities 1.1%       31,542,485
Electric utilities 0.5%      
The Southern Company (A) 4.500 06-15-27   8,255,000 8,861,743
TXNM Energy, Inc. (A) 5.750 06-01-54   5,635,000 5,850,824
Multi-utilities 0.3%      
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 4.250 08-15-26   9,365,000 9,346,270
Water utilities 0.3%      
American Water Capital Corp. 3.625 06-15-26   7,360,000 7,483,648
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Municipal bonds 2.5%         $74,843,738
(Cost $73,878,012)          
Board of Regents of the University of Texas System 2.439 08-15-49   10,420,000 6,762,112
Bowling Green City School District (Ohio) 4.125 10-01-53   190,000 187,592
City of Florence Combined Waterworks & Sewerage System Revenue (South Carolina) 3.000 09-01-38   330,000 298,588
City of Norfolk (Virginia) 1.804 10-01-31   4,035,000 3,470,142
Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2.900 09-01-49   5,840,000 4,274,040
Corp. ForGreer (South Carolina) 4.250 09-01-54   285,000 281,826
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority 5.198 12-01-39   5,275,000 5,465,502
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency 5.000 09-01-59   2,265,000 2,362,135
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority 5.950 07-01-44   6,960,000 7,086,092
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority 6.069 07-01-33   5,260,000 5,483,819
Massachusetts School Building Authority 2.950 05-15-43   2,900,000 2,279,389
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority 3.124 08-01-39   7,145,000 5,966,834
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue 5.250 10-01-53   325,000 346,663
South Carolina Public Service Authority 5.740 01-01-30   2,420,000 2,513,837
South Carolina Public Service Authority 4.000 12-01-37   830,000 825,059
State Board of Administration Finance Corp. (Florida) 2.154 07-01-30   1,648,000 1,452,984
State Board of Administration Finance Corp. (Florida) 5.526 07-01-34   5,540,000 5,744,993
State of Texas 5.235 10-01-43   8,400,000 8,652,334
University of Nebraska Facilities Corp. 3.037 10-01-49   3,025,000 2,289,667
University of Virginia 2.256 09-01-50   13,540,000 8,532,335
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority 4.000 07-01-54   595,000 567,795
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Term loans (E) 2.1%         $61,436,886
(Cost $61,450,835)          
Consumer discretionary 0.9%     25,161,567
Hotels, restaurants and leisure 0.9%        
Carnival Corp., 2024 Term Loan B1 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 10-18-28   4,100,000 4,102,911
Carnival Corp., 2024 Term Loan B2 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 7.997 08-08-27   3,068,612 3,078,217
New Red Finance, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B6 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.750%) 6.997 09-20-30   15,765,000 15,629,579
Travel + Leisure Company, 2023 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.250%) 8.661 12-14-29   2,349,098 2,350,860
Health care 0.1%     3,587,689
Health care equipment and supplies 0.1%        
Medline Borrower LP, 2024 USD Add-on Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.250%) 7.497 10-23-28   3,585,000 3,587,689
Industrials 1.1%     32,687,630
Aerospace and defense 0.1%        
TransDigm, Inc., 2023 Term Loan J (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.500%) 7.843 02-28-31   3,235,000 3,237,879
TransDigm, Inc., 2024 Term Loan K (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.085 03-22-30   1,157,100 1,161,404
Construction and engineering 0.4%        
AECOM, 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.875%) 7.122 04-18-31   10,375,000 10,470,139
Passenger airlines 0.5%        
AAdvantage Loyalty IP, Ltd., 2021 Term Loan (3 month CME Term SOFR + 4.750%) 10.294 04-20-28   3,950,625 4,084,472
JetBlue Airways Corp. , 2024 Term Loan B (Prime rate + 4.500%) 13.000 08-13-29   1,542,000 1,499,595
United Airlines, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (3 month CME Term SOFR + 2.750%) 8.033 02-22-31   9,097,200 9,111,392
Trading companies and distributors 0.1%        
United Rentals North America, Inc., 2024 Term Loan B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.750%) 6.997 02-14-31   3,107,213 3,122,749
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Collateralized mortgage obligations 6.0%       $179,425,409
(Cost $177,363,084)          
Commercial and residential 3.1%       92,384,595
Arroyo Mortgage Trust  
Series 2019-1, Class A1 (A)(F) 3.805 01-25-49   2,421,129 2,357,336
BOCA Commercial Mortgage Trust  
Series 2024-BOCA, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.921%) (A)(B) 7.241 08-15-41   4,145,000 4,139,638
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust  
Series 2021-CIP, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.035%) (A)(B) 6.372 12-15-38   4,917,112 4,861,860
Series 2021-VOLT, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 0.814%) (A)(B) 6.151 09-15-36   5,650,000 5,597,166
Series 2024-XL5, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.392%) (A)(B) 6.729 03-15-41   5,346,328 5,329,620
BX Trust  
Series 2022-CLS, Class A (A) 5.760 10-13-27   4,480,000 4,495,770
Series 2022-GPA, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.165%) (A)(B) 7.502 08-15-39   7,042,034 7,050,829
Series 2022-GPA, Class B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 2.664%) (A)(B) 8.001 08-15-41   4,755,213 4,755,164
Series 2024-BIO, Class D (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.639%) (A)(B) 8.976 02-15-41   4,345,000 4,246,010
CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust  
Series 2019-LIFE, Class A (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.367%) (A)(B) 6.704 12-15-37   3,080,900 3,078,974
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust  
Series 2023-SMRT, Class A (A)(F) 6.015 10-12-40   4,380,000 4,493,076
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust  
Series 2022-5, Class A1 (A)(F) 4.550 04-25-67   3,180,132 3,220,062
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates  
Series 2019-NQM1, Class A1 (A) 3.656 10-25-59   516,685 507,722
GCAT Trust  
Series 2022-NQM4, Class A1 (5.269% to 8-1-26, then 6.269% thereafter) (A) 5.269 08-25-67   3,476,262 3,468,093
HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust  
Series 2007-3, Class ES IO (A) 0.350 05-19-37   2,888,086 48,190
Series 2007-4, Class ES IO 0.350 07-19-47   2,903,405 38,217
Series 2007-6, Class ES IO (A) 0.343 08-19-37   3,185,786 39,819
InTown Mortgage Trust  
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Commercial and residential (continued)        
Series 2022-STAY, Class B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 3.286%) (A)(B) 8.623 08-15-39   5,640,000 $5,639,994
Life Mortgage Trust  
Series 2022-BMR2, Class A1 (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.295%) (A)(B) 6.632 05-15-39   7,534,000 7,370,758
Series 2022-BMR2, Class B (1 month CME Term SOFR + 1.794%) (A)(B) 7.131 05-15-39   9,970,000 9,547,092
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust  
Series 2004-9, Class 1A (F) 5.276 11-25-34   666,828 684,344
SCOTT Trust  
Series 2023-SFS, Class AS (A) 6.204 03-10-40   2,925,000 2,899,429
Verus Securitization Trust  
Series 2022-8, Class A3 (6.127% to 10-1-26, then 7.127% thereafter) (A) 6.127 09-25-67   2,538,629 2,536,389
Series 2022-INV1, Class A1 (5.041% to 8-1-26, then 6.041% thereafter) (A) 5.041 08-25-67   4,446,128 4,422,639
Series 2024-1, Class A1 (5.712% to 1-1-28, then 6.712% thereafter) (A) 5.712 01-25-69   1,552,736 1,556,404
U.S. Government Agency 2.9%       87,040,814
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
Series 2022-DNA3, Class M1A (30 day Average SOFR + 2.000%) (A)(B) 7.349 04-25-42   3,012,489 3,050,705
Series 2022-DNA4, Class M1A (30 day Average SOFR + 2.200%) (A)(B) 7.549 05-25-42   3,877,709 3,943,033
Series 2022-DNA4, Class M1B (30 day Average SOFR + 3.350%) (A)(B) 8.699 05-25-42   6,570,000 6,893,511
Series 2022-DNA6, Class M1A (30 day Average SOFR + 2.150%) (A)(B) 7.499 09-25-42   5,097,554 5,148,082
Series 2022-DNA7, Class M1A (30 day Average SOFR + 2.500%) (A)(B) 7.849 03-25-52   3,663,792 3,722,880
Series 2022-HQA1, Class M1B (30 day Average SOFR + 3.500%) (A)(B) 8.849 03-25-42   3,825,000 4,015,565
Series 2022-HQA3, Class M1B (30 day Average SOFR + 3.550%) (A)(B) 8.899 08-25-42   4,825,000 5,096,254
Series 2024-HQA1, Class M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.000%) (A)(B) 7.349 03-25-44   10,995,000 11,063,358
Federal National Mortgage Association  
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
U.S. Government Agency (continued)        
Series 2020-SBT1, Class 1B1 (30 day Average SOFR + 6.864%) (A)(B) 12.213 02-25-40   3,381,000 $3,634,575
Series 2021-R02, Class 2B2 (30 day Average SOFR + 6.200%) (A)(B) 11.549 11-25-41   2,610,000 2,741,501
Series 2022-R01, Class 1M1 (30 day Average SOFR + 1.000%) (A)(B) 6.349 12-25-41   1,117,927 1,116,542
Series 2022-R03, Class 1M1 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.100%) (A)(B) 7.449 03-25-42   716,979 728,206
Series 2022-R04, Class 1M1 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.000%) (A)(B) 7.349 03-25-42   1,416,057 1,435,414
Series 2022-R05, Class 2M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.000%) (A)(B) 8.349 04-25-42   9,271,000 9,599,441
Series 2022-R06, Class 1M1 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.750%) (A)(B) 8.099 05-25-42   2,719,806 2,796,931
Series 2022-R09, Class 2M1 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.500%) (A)(B) 7.848 09-25-42   3,192,675 3,253,945
Series 2023-R01, Class 1M1 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.400%) (A)(B) 7.748 12-25-42   2,806,636 2,890,154
Series 2023-R03, Class 2M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 3.900%) (A)(B) 9.249 04-25-43   2,960,000 3,164,626
Series 2023-R06, Class 1M2 (30 day Average SOFR + 2.700%) (A)(B) 8.049 07-25-43   4,055,000 4,224,823
Series 2024-R02, Class 1M1 (30 day Average SOFR + 1.100%) (A)(B) 6.449 02-25-44   8,515,945 8,521,268
Asset backed securities 1.7%       $49,832,005
(Cost $49,924,200)          
Asset backed securities 1.7%       49,832,005
DataBank Issuer          
Series 2023-1A, Class A2 (A) 5.116 02-25-53   5,065,000 4,983,427
DB Master Finance LLC          
Series 2019-1A, Class A2II (A) 4.021 05-20-49   4,517,250 4,433,477
Domino’s Pizza Master Issuer LLC          
Series 2015-1A, Class A2II (A) 4.474 10-25-45   4,238,675 4,191,149
FirstKey Homes Trust          
Series 2020-SFR2, Class A (A) 1.266 10-19-37   2,439,491 2,347,182
Home Partners of America Trust          
Series 2019-1, Class B (A) 3.157 09-17-39   3,833,770 3,609,980
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  Rate (%) Maturity date   Par value^ Value
Asset backed securities (continued)        
MVW Owner Trust          
Series 2018-1A, Class A (A) 3.450 01-21-36   866,935 $865,643
OCCU Auto Receivables Trust          
Series 2022-1A, Class A3 (A) 5.500 10-15-27   5,909,643 5,918,230
Taco Bell Funding LLC          
Series 2016-1A, Class A23 (A) 4.970 05-25-46   10,776,563 10,733,396
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp.          
Series 2023-1, Class A2 5.169 04-01-41   5,395,000 5,571,720
T-Mobile US Trust          
Series 2022-1A, Class A (A) 4.910 05-22-28   7,190,000 7,177,801
    
        Shares Value
Preferred securities 1.0%         $29,405,396
(Cost $29,697,520)          
Financials 0.2%     6,595,838
Banks 0.2%        
Bank of Hawaii Corp., 8.000%     251,975 6,584,107
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., 4.500%     625 11,731
Utilities 0.8%     22,809,558
Electric utilities 0.8%        
NextEra Energy, Inc., 6.926% (C)     328,185 14,788,016
NextEra Energy, Inc., 7.299%     151,550 8,021,542
    
    Yield (%)   Shares Value
Short-term investments 2.5%       $75,850,038
(Cost $75,858,559)          
Short-term funds 2.5%         75,850,038
John Hancock Collateral Trust (G)   5.2747(H)   7,585,307 75,850,038
    
Total investments (Cost $3,108,942,001) 100.2%     $3,000,397,379
Other assets and liabilities, net (0.2%)     (6,401,379)
Total net assets 100.0%     $2,993,996,000
    
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the fund.
^All par values are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Currency Abbreviations
AUD Australian Dollar
BRL Brazilian Real
CAD Canadian Dollar
CNY Chinese Yuan Renminbi
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
IDR Indonesian Rupiah
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INR Indian Rupee
KRW Korean Won
MXN Mexican Peso
MYR Malaysian Ringgit
NOK Norwegian Krone
NZD New Zealand Dollar
PHP Philippine Peso
SGD Singapore Dollar
Security Abbreviations and Legend
CME CME Group Published Rates
CMT Constant Maturity Treasury
IO Interest-Only Security - (Interest Tranche of Stripped Mortgage Pool). Rate shown is the annualized yield at the end of the period.
LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate
NIBOR Norwegian Interbank Offered Rate
SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate
(A) This security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration. Rule 144A securities amounted to $917,611,795 or 30.6% of the fund’s net assets as of 8-31-24.
(B) Variable rate obligation. The coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(C) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 8-31-24.
(D) Perpetual bonds have no stated maturity date. Date shown as maturity date is next call date.
(E) Term loans are variable rate obligations. The rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(F) Variable or floating rate security, the interest rate of which adjusts periodically based on a weighted average of interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. The interest rate shown is the current rate as of period end.
(G) Investment is an affiliate of the fund, the advisor and/or subadvisor. A portion of this security represents the investment of cash collateral received for securities lending. Market value of this investment amounted to $46,449,224.
(H) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 8-31-24.
The fund had the following country composition as a percentage of net assets on 8-31-24:
United States 60.2%
Canada 8.6%
Indonesia 4.1%
Supranational 3.0%
New Zealand 2.5%
Australia 2.4%
Philippines 2.2%
South Korea 2.1%
United Kingdom 2.0%
India 1.9%
Other countries 11.0%
TOTAL 100.0%
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DERIVATIVES
FUTURES
Open contracts Number of
contracts
Position Expiration
date
Notional
basis^
Notional
value^
Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
German Euro BUND Futures 159 Long Dec 2024 $23,451,626 $23,446,368 $(5,258)
10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures 1,606 Short Dec 2024 (183,357,511) (182,381,375) 976,136
Euro-BTP Italian Government Bond Futures 191 Short Dec 2024 (25,082,217) (25,086,630) (4,413)
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures 564 Short Dec 2024 (70,340,450) (69,442,500) 897,950
            $1,864,415
^ Notional basis refers to the contractual amount agreed upon at inception of open contracts; notional value represents the current value of the open contract.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
AUD 26,260,834 NZD 28,497,298 BNY 9/18/2024 $(34,893)
AUD 105,226,968 NZD 113,606,770 CIBC 9/18/2024 $223,849
AUD 34,231,370 NZD 37,490,538 GSI 9/18/2024 (260,489)
AUD 34,231,370 NZD 37,258,450 HUS 9/18/2024 (115,391)
AUD 12,917,083 NZD 14,033,313 ANZ 9/25/2024 (25,948)
AUD 25,834,167 NZD 28,089,526 JPM 9/25/2024 (66,213)
AUD 12,917,083 NZD 14,015,617 RBC 9/25/2024 (14,884)
AUD 12,428,980 USD 8,217,395 ANZ 9/18/2024 198,254
AUD 1,356,813 USD 915,165 BMO 9/18/2024 3,532
AUD 1,300,000 USD 853,515 GSI 9/18/2024 26,714
AUD 34,179,695 USD 22,332,572 JPM 9/18/2024 810,465
AUD 20,197,093 USD 13,350,702 MSCS 9/18/2024 324,728
CAD 2,633,750 JPY 299,473,177 CIBC 9/18/2024 (97,416)
CAD 15,460,022 USD 11,283,122 CIBC 9/18/2024 194,302
CAD 15,129,229 USD 10,981,352 CITI 9/18/2024 250,493
CAD 25,575,927 USD 18,614,212 GSI 9/18/2024 373,198
CAD 7,200,572 USD 5,260,000 HUS 9/18/2024 85,660
CAD 25,303,471 USD 18,479,304 RBC 9/18/2024 305,835
CAD 20,571,630 USD 14,866,000 UBS 9/18/2024 406,251
EUR 78,594,375 NOK 915,056,070 BARC 9/18/2024 626,069
EUR 19,401,351 NOK 226,587,396 CIBC 9/18/2024 88,338
EUR 65,646,667 NOK 765,636,187 CITI 9/18/2024 397,740
EUR 13,101,250 NOK 156,167,162 HUS 9/18/2024 (238,240)
EUR 65,121,868 NOK 758,090,926 JPM 9/18/2024 528,924
EUR 42,019,940 NOK 486,640,040 MSCS 9/18/2024 578,859
EUR 65,445,625 NOK 757,367,462 RBC 9/18/2024 955,274
EUR 26,069,375 NOK 307,120,252 UBS 9/18/2024 (131,942)
EUR 12,833,125 NOK 150,355,844 BARC 9/25/2024 15,858
EUR 12,836,250 NOK 151,104,548 JPM 9/25/2024 (51,312)
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS (continued)
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
EUR 2,166,002 USD 2,347,136 CIBC 9/18/2024 $48,701
EUR 2,577,939 USD 2,771,244 CITI 9/18/2024 80,241
EUR 47,933,171 USD 52,704,553 HUS 9/18/2024 314,820
EUR 719,772 USD 786,641 JPM 9/18/2024 9,506
EUR 1,386,570 USD 1,509,407 MSCS 9/18/2024 24,293
EUR 810,000 USD 890,486 RBC 9/18/2024 5,464
EUR 15,858,981 USD 17,547,487 SSB 9/18/2024 $(5,705)
EUR 16,215,209 USD 17,574,562 UBS 9/18/2024 361,247
GBP 443,000 USD 569,927 TD 9/18/2024 11,951
JPY 297,790,659 CAD 2,633,750 SSB 9/18/2024 85,883
JPY 2,070,790,027 USD 13,132,917 CIBC 9/18/2024 1,061,014
JPY 2,057,720,542 USD 13,132,917 JPM 9/18/2024 971,431
JPY 2,043,269,763 USD 13,177,000 SSB 9/18/2024 828,297
JPY 2,090,894,290 USD 13,132,917 UBS 9/18/2024 1,198,815
JPY 3,698,343,791 USD 25,811,250 MSCS 9/25/2024 (435,719)
JPY 1,877,300,221 USD 12,905,625 SSB 9/25/2024 (24,862)
MXN 574,185,776 USD 30,741,092 BARC 9/18/2024 (1,650,382)
MXN 191,146,680 USD 10,182,611 CITI 9/18/2024 (498,302)
MXN 593,964,067 USD 31,063,059 GSI 9/18/2024 (970,294)
MXN 231,808,264 USD 12,423,023 MSCS 9/18/2024 (678,623)
MXN 376,383,690 USD 19,369,385 SSB 9/18/2024 (300,175)
MXN 252,866,364 USD 12,920,000 SSB 9/25/2024 (122,529)
NOK 485,325,484 EUR 42,052,023 BARC 9/18/2024 (738,335)
NOK 532,690,026 EUR 46,574,249 CIBC 9/18/2024 (1,272,996)
NOK 310,120,553 EUR 26,202,500 CITI 9/18/2024 267,679
NOK 239,274,468 EUR 21,011,803 GSI 9/18/2024 (673,033)
NOK 149,552,550 EUR 13,133,333 HUS 9/18/2024 (421,137)
NOK 578,058,533 EUR 49,826,304 JPM 9/18/2024 (590,977)
NOK 1,068,931,583 EUR 91,459,166 MSCS 9/18/2024 (342,428)
NOK 542,040,617 EUR 47,248,053 RBC 9/18/2024 (1,136,353)
NOK 155,214,706 EUR 12,944,375 SSB 9/18/2024 321,925
NOK 598,727,253 EUR 52,533,333 UBS 9/18/2024 (1,635,778)
NOK 151,250,636 EUR 12,833,125 JPM 9/25/2024 68,551
NOK 151,554,073 EUR 12,833,125 SSB 9/25/2024 97,175
NOK 26,280,000 SEK 25,661,632 UBS 9/18/2024 (22,287)
NZD 31,876,204 AUD 28,974,551 ANZ 9/18/2024 309,879
NZD 35,284,026 AUD 31,688,268 BARC 9/18/2024 602,942
NZD 14,324,047 AUD 13,153,371 BNY 9/18/2024 49,042
NZD 42,741,199 AUD 39,437,159 CIBC 9/18/2024 18,288
NZD 28,684,477 AUD 26,306,742 CITI 9/18/2024 120,830
NZD 82,130,776 AUD 74,467,428 HUS 9/18/2024 925,092
NZD 17,650,809 AUD 15,844,134 MSCS 9/18/2024 306,971
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS (continued)
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
NZD 42,781,287 AUD 39,460,113 RBC 9/18/2024 $27,806
NZD 1,730,000 USD 1,049,207 ANZ 9/18/2024 32,363
NZD 1,000,000 USD 598,939 BMO 9/18/2024 26,246
NZD 35,306,640 USD 20,839,868 CITI 9/18/2024 1,233,306
NZD 19,258,167 USD 11,448,980 HUS 9/18/2024 590,933
NZD 1,280,000 USD 753,763 TD 9/18/2024 46,474
SEK 25,841,912 NOK 26,280,000 UBS 9/18/2024 39,857
SGD 22,763,336 USD 17,415,411 CIBC 9/18/2024 43,515
SGD 47,736,617 USD 35,284,660 GSI 9/18/2024 1,328,167
SGD 114,345,433 USD 86,453,030 HUS 9/18/2024 1,247,145
SGD 22,759,330 USD 17,415,411 RBC 9/18/2024 40,443
SGD 5,789,149 USD 4,389,327 SCB 9/18/2024 50,811
SGD 93,292,087 USD 70,115,482 UBS 9/18/2024 1,437,287
SGD 6,689,250 USD 5,138,000 HUS 9/25/2024 $(5,351)
SGD 26,773,193 USD 20,552,000 JPM 9/25/2024 (8,978)
SGD 33,575,802 USD 25,690,000 UBS 9/25/2024 72,651
USD 1,036,246 AUD 1,558,147 UBS 9/18/2024 (18,774)
USD 14,866,000 CAD 20,378,134 BNY 9/18/2024 (262,601)
USD 17,746,848 CAD 24,246,873 CIBC 9/18/2024 (253,881)
USD 33,529,161 CAD 45,749,594 CITI 9/18/2024 (435,053)
USD 3,377,810 CAD 4,631,422 JPM 9/18/2024 (60,529)
USD 5,575,085 CAD 7,614,574 MSCS 9/18/2024 (77,927)
USD 40,361,516 CAD 55,075,684 RBC 9/18/2024 (526,331)
USD 133,231,616 EUR 122,613,205 CITI 9/18/2024 (2,392,109)
USD 25,536,152 EUR 22,858,183 JPM 9/18/2024 252,481
USD 17,858,388 EUR 16,312,904 RBC 9/18/2024 (185,482)
USD 20,822,390 EUR 18,766,747 SSB 9/18/2024 64,298
USD 31,317,198 GBP 24,541,605 MSCS 9/18/2024 (918,056)
USD 52,575,000 JPY 8,237,332,050 JPM 9/18/2024 (3,886,599)
USD 16,657,072 MXN 309,785,043 BARC 9/18/2024 962,034
USD 30,659,658 MXN 576,512,578 CITI 9/18/2024 1,451,060
USD 4,620,844 MXN 84,740,725 GSI 9/18/2024 327,515
USD 5,331,742 MXN 98,485,282 JPM 9/18/2024 342,056
USD 55,078,848 MXN 1,024,998,563 SSB 9/18/2024 3,148,031
USD 12,920,000 MXN 248,593,720 SSB 9/25/2024 338,766
USD 30,185,584 NOK 321,333,481 BARC 9/18/2024 (122,550)
USD 103,509,246 NZD 167,137,408 ANZ 9/18/2024 (982,517)
USD 10,739,218 NZD 17,102,990 HUS 9/18/2024 46,689
USD 3,737,002 NZD 6,275,207 JPM 9/18/2024 (186,161)
USD 37,482,655 NZD 60,465,092 MSCS 9/18/2024 (319,200)
USD 87,155,152 NZD 140,987,831 SSB 9/18/2024 (988,293)
USD 17,483,001 SGD 23,397,116 CITI 9/18/2024 (462,019)
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS (continued)
Contract to buy Contract to sell Counterparty (OTC) Contractual
settlement
date
Unrealized
appreciation
Unrealized
depreciation
USD 17,116,737 SGD 22,564,652 GSI 9/18/2024 $(189,804)
USD 234,815,546 SGD 314,454,411 HUS 9/18/2024 (6,363,364)
USD 17,320,182 SGD 23,183,428 MSCS 9/18/2024 (460,945)
USD 17,483,001 SGD 23,121,182 RBC 9/18/2024 (250,385)
USD 17,483,001 SGD 23,461,419 SSB 9/18/2024 (511,338)
USD 52,082,740 SGD 69,614,438 UBS 9/18/2024 (1,309,847)
USD 25,690,000 SGD 33,764,110 CITI 9/25/2024 (217,139)
USD 25,690,000 SGD 33,906,921 HUS 9/25/2024 (326,718)
            $27,634,314 $(34,278,594)
    
Derivatives Currency Abbreviations
AUD Australian Dollar
CAD Canadian Dollar
EUR Euro
GBP Pound Sterling
JPY Japanese Yen
MXN Mexican Peso
NOK Norwegian Krone
NZD New Zealand Dollar
SEK Swedish Krona
SGD Singapore Dollar
USD U.S. Dollar
    
Derivatives Abbreviations
ANZ Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
BARC Barclays Bank PLC
BMO Bank of Montreal
BNY The Bank of New York Mellon
CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CITI Citibank, N.A.
GSI Goldman Sachs International
HUS HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
JPM JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
MSCS Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
OTC Over-the-counter
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
SCB Standard Chartered Bank
SSB State Street Bank and Trust Company
TD The Toronto-Dominion Bank
UBS UBS AG
At 8-31-24, the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $3,140,668,740. Net unrealized depreciation aggregated to $145,051,226, of which $43,828,854 related to gross unrealized appreciation and $188,880,080 related to gross unrealized depreciation.
See Notes to financial statements regarding investment transactions and other derivatives information.
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Financial statements
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24

Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at value (Cost $3,033,083,442) including $45,551,324 of securities loaned $2,924,547,341
Affiliated investments, at value (Cost $75,858,559) 75,850,038
Total investments, at value (Cost $3,108,942,001) 3,000,397,379
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 27,634,314
Receivable for futures variation margin 883,355
Cash 712,603
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $1,971,969) 1,999,614
Collateral held at broker for futures contracts 6,216,000
Collateral segregated at custodian for OTC derivative contracts 11,490,000
Dividends and interest receivable 27,349,473
Receivable for fund shares sold 1,747,972
Receivable for investments sold 255,069
Receivable for securities lending income 16,034
Other assets 138,105
Total assets 3,078,839,918
Liabilities  
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts 34,278,594
Distributions payable 100,165
Foreign capital gains tax payable 45,319
Payable for investments purchased 1,172,499
Payable for fund shares repurchased 2,006,819
Payable upon return of securities loaned 46,513,703
Payable to affiliates  
Accounting and legal services fees 96,887
Transfer agent fees 138,230
Distribution and service fees 677
Trustees’ fees 2,849
Other liabilities and accrued expenses 488,176
Total liabilities 84,843,918
Net assets $2,993,996,000
Net assets consist of  
Paid-in capital $3,505,515,095
Total distributable earnings (loss) (511,519,095)
Net assets $2,993,996,000
 
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8-31-24  (continued)

Net asset value per share  
Based on net asset value and shares outstanding - the fund has an unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value  
Class A ($268,205,916 ÷ 26,510,785 shares)1 $10.12
Class C ($19,265,357 ÷ 1,904,049 shares)1 $10.12
Class I ($1,192,246,615 ÷ 117,840,823 shares) $10.12
Class R2 ($3,141,358 ÷ 310,245 shares) $10.13
Class R6 ($149,681,299 ÷ 14,782,898 shares) $10.13
Class NAV ($1,361,455,455 ÷ 134,622,740 shares) $10.11
Maximum offering price per share  
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 96%)2 $10.54
    
1 Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $100,000. On sales of $100,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended 8-31-24

Investment income  
Interest $143,942,094
Dividends from affiliated investments 1,965,092
Dividends 1,728,952
Securities lending 237,365
Less foreign taxes withheld (1,386,876)
Total investment income 146,486,627
Expenses  
Investment management fees 20,238,597
Distribution and service fees 1,072,994
Accounting and legal services fees 619,288
Transfer agent fees 1,834,506
Trustees’ fees 71,464
Custodian fees 620,621
State registration fees 101,503
Printing and postage 121,010
Professional fees 209,005
Other 107,107
Total expenses 24,996,095
Less expense reductions (1,487,554)
Net expenses 23,508,541
Net investment income 122,978,086
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)  
Net realized gain (loss) on  
Unaffiliated investments and foreign currency transactions (92,213,145)
Affiliated investments 12,252
Futures contracts (7,374,273)
Forward foreign currency contracts 12,995,635
Written options 9,000
  (86,570,531)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of  
Unaffiliated investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies 202,732,335
Affiliated investments (4,370)
Futures contracts 3,198,369
Forward foreign currency contracts (14,490,335)
  191,435,999
Net realized and unrealized gain 104,865,468
Increase in net assets from operations $227,843,554
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  

  Year ended
8-31-24
Year ended
8-31-23
Increase (decrease) in net assets    
From operations    
Net investment income $122,978,086 $126,523,899
Net realized loss (86,570,531) (200,982,141)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 191,435,999 160,770,630
Increase in net assets resulting from operations 227,843,554 86,312,388
Distributions to shareholders    
From earnings    
Class A (8,685,287) (10,855,752)
Class C (558,020) (982,805)
Class I (43,605,620) (59,391,886)
Class R2 (99,001) (152,434)
Class R6 (5,421,244) (6,382,436)
Class NAV (48,413,849) (60,636,027)
Total distributions (106,783,021) (138,401,340)
From fund share transactions (469,772,665) (535,470,429)
Total decrease (348,712,132) (587,559,381)
Net assets    
Beginning of year 3,342,708,132 3,930,267,513
End of year $2,993,996,000 $3,342,708,132
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Financial highlights
CLASS A SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $9.72 $9.84 $11.37 $10.99 $10.67
Net investment income1 0.36 0.31 0.26 0.24 0.25
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.35 (0.09) (1.45) 0.40 0.28
Total from investment operations 0.71 0.22 (1.19) 0.64 0.53
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.31) (0.34) (0.34) (0.26) (0.21)
Net asset value, end of period $10.12 $9.72 $9.84 $11.37 $10.99
Total return (%)2,3 7.44 2.33 (10.66) 5.88 5.01
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $268 $298 $326 $396 $332
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.13 1.13 1.11 1.10 1.12
Expenses including reductions 1.09 1.08 1.06 1.07 1.09
Net investment income 3.67 3.22 2.43 2.16 2.40
Portfolio turnover (%) 37 47 36 71 73
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
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CLASS C SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $9.72 $9.85 $11.37 $10.99 $10.67
Net investment income1 0.29 0.24 0.18 0.16 0.18
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.35 (0.09) (1.44) 0.40 0.27
Total from investment operations 0.64 0.15 (1.26) 0.56 0.45
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.24) (0.28) (0.26) (0.18) (0.13)
Net asset value, end of period $10.12 $9.72 $9.85 $11.37 $10.99
Total return (%)2,3 6.69 1.52 (11.19) 5.04 4.38
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $19 $28 $43 $78 $147
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.83 1.83 1.81 1.80 1.82
Expenses including reductions 1.79 1.78 1.76 1.77 1.79
Net investment income 2.95 2.50 1.69 1.42 1.71
Portfolio turnover (%) 37 47 36 71 73
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
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CLASS I SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $9.72 $9.84 $11.37 $10.99 $10.67
Net investment income1 0.39 0.34 0.29 0.28 0.29
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.35 (0.09) (1.45) 0.40 0.27
Total from investment operations 0.74 0.25 (1.16) 0.68 0.56
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.34) (0.37) (0.37) (0.30) (0.24)
Net asset value, end of period $10.12 $9.72 $9.84 $11.37 $10.99
Total return (%)2 7.76 2.54 (10.30) 6.10 5.42
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1,192 $1,410 $1,746 $2,009 $1,961
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.83 0.83 0.81 0.80 0.82
Expenses including reductions 0.79 0.78 0.76 0.77 0.79
Net investment income 3.96 3.51 2.73 2.45 2.70
Portfolio turnover (%) 37 47 36 71 73
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
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CLASS R2 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $9.72 $9.85 $11.38 $11.00 $10.68
Net investment income1 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.23 0.25
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.36 (0.10) (1.45) 0.40 0.27
Total from investment operations 0.71 0.20 (1.20) 0.63 0.52
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.30) (0.33) (0.33) (0.25) (0.20)
Net asset value, end of period $10.13 $9.72 $9.85 $11.38 $11.00
Total return (%)2 7.46 2.14 (10.71) 5.79 4.92
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $3 $3 $5 $6 $6
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 1.21 1.22 1.18 1.19 1.19
Expenses including reductions 1.16 1.17 1.13 1.16 1.17
Net investment income 3.60 3.12 2.36 2.07 2.34
Portfolio turnover (%) 37 47 36 71 73
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
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CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $9.72 $9.85 $11.38 $11.00 $10.67
Net investment income1 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.29 0.30
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.36 (0.10) (1.45) 0.40 0.28
Total from investment operations 0.76 0.25 (1.15) 0.69 0.58
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.35) (0.38) (0.38) (0.31) (0.25)
Net asset value, end of period $10.13 $9.72 $9.85 $11.38 $11.00
Total return (%)2 7.98 2.65 (10.28) 6.30 5.54
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $150 $159 $173 $226 $232
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.72 0.72 0.70 0.70 0.70
Expenses including reductions 0.67 0.67 0.65 0.67 0.68
Net investment income 4.08 3.63 2.83 2.55 2.82
Portfolio turnover (%) 37 47 36 71 73
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
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CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended 8-31-24 8-31-23 8-31-22 8-31-21 8-31-20
Per share operating performance          
Net asset value, beginning of period $9.71 $9.84 $11.37 $10.99 $10.66
Net investment income1 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.29 0.30
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.35 (0.10) (1.45) 0.40 0.28
Total from investment operations 0.75 0.25 (1.15) 0.69 0.58
Less distributions          
From net investment income (0.35) (0.38) (0.38) (0.31) (0.25)
Net asset value, end of period $10.11 $9.71 $9.84 $11.37 $10.99
Total return (%)2 7.89 2.65 (10.28) 6.31 5.56
Ratios and supplemental data          
Net assets, end of period (in millions) $1,361 $1,444 $1,638 $2,159 $1,982
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets):          
Expenses before reductions 0.72 0.71 0.69 0.69 0.69
Expenses including reductions 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.66 0.66
Net investment income 4.09 3.64 2.84 2.57 2.83
Portfolio turnover (%) 37 47 36 71 73
    
1 Based on average daily shares outstanding.
2 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the applicable periods.
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Notes to financial statements
Note 1Organization
John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the fund is to seek to maximize total return consisting of current income and capital appreciation.
The fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently outstanding are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R2 shares are available only to certain retirement and 529 plans. Class R6 shares are only available to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class NAV shares are offered to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds, retirement plans for employees of John Hancock and/or Manulife Financial Corporation, and certain 529 plans. Class C shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase (certain exclusions may apply). Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees for each class may differ.
Note 2Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant. The fund qualifies as an investment company under Topic 946 of Accounting Standards Codification of US GAAP.
Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. In case of emergency or other disruption resulting in the NYSE not opening for trading or the NYSE closing at a time other than the regularly scheduled close, the net asset value (NAV) may be determined as of the regularly scheduled close of the NYSE pursuant to the Valuation Policies and Procedures of the Advisor, John Hancock Investment Management LLC.
In order to value the securities, the fund uses the following valuation techniques: Debt obligations are typically valued based on evaluated prices provided by an independent pricing vendor. Independent pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing, which takes into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data, as well as broker supplied prices. Equity securities, including exchange-traded or closed-end funds, are typically valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or principal market where the security trades. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the securities are valued using the last available bid price. Investments by the fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Trust (JHCT), are valued at their respective NAVs each business day. Exchange-traded options are valued at the mid-price of the last quoted bid and ask prices from the exchange where the option trades. Unlisted options are valued using evaluated prices obtained from an independent pricing vendor. Futures contracts whose settlement prices are determined as of the close of the NYSE are typically valued based on the settlement price while other futures contracts are typically valued at the last traded price on the exchange on which they trade.  Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward rates which are based on foreign currency exchange spot rates and forward points supplied by an independent pricing vendor.  Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing vendor.
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In certain instances, the Pricing Committee of the Advisor may determine to value equity securities using prices obtained from another exchange or market if trading on the exchange or market on which prices are typically obtained did not open for trading as scheduled, or if trading closed earlier than scheduled, and trading occurred as normal on another exchange or market.
Other portfolio securities and assets, for which reliable market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee following procedures established by the Advisor and adopted by the Board of Trustees. The frequency with which these fair valuation procedures are used cannot be predicted and fair value of securities may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed.
The fund uses a three tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, including registered investment companies. Level 2 includes securities valued using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Advisor’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events or trends, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Changes in valuation techniques and related inputs may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the fund’s investments as of August 31, 2024, by major security category or type:
  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Investments in securities:        
Assets        
U.S. Government and Agency obligations $375,643,960 $375,643,960
Foreign government obligations 722,945,906 722,945,906
Corporate bonds 1,330,713,802 1,330,713,802
Convertible bonds 100,300,239 100,300,239
Municipal bonds 74,843,738 74,843,738
Term loans 61,436,886 61,436,886
Collateralized mortgage obligations 179,425,409 179,425,409
Asset backed securities 49,832,005 49,832,005
Preferred securities 29,405,396 $29,405,396
Short-term investments 75,850,038 75,850,038
Total investments in securities $3,000,397,379 $105,255,434 $2,895,141,945
Derivatives:        
Assets        
Futures $1,874,086 $1,874,086
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  Total
value at
8-31-24
Level 1
quoted
price
Level 2
significant
observable
inputs
Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
Forward foreign currency contracts $27,634,314 $27,634,314
Liabilities        
Futures (9,671) $(9,671)
Forward foreign currency contracts (34,278,594) (34,278,594)
Term loans (Floating rate loans). The fund may invest in term loans, which are debt securities and are often rated below investment grade at the time of purchase. Term loans are generally subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and generally have longer settlement periods than conventional debt securities. Term loans involve special types of risk, including credit risk, interest-rate risk, counterparty risk, and risk associated with extended settlement. The liquidity of term loans, including the volume and frequency of secondary market trading in such loans, varies significantly over time and among individual loans. During periods of infrequent trading, valuing a term loan can be more difficult and buying and selling a term loan at an acceptable price can be more difficult and delayed, which could result in a loss.
The fund’s ability to receive payments of principal, interest and other amounts in connection with term loans will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The fund’s failure to receive scheduled payments on a term loan due to a default, bankruptcy or other reason would adversely affect the fund’s income and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Transactions in loan investments typically take a significant amount of time (i.e., seven days or longer) to settle. This could pose a liquidity risk to the fund and, if the fund’s exposure to such investments is substantial, it could impair the fund’s ability to meet redemptions. Because term loans may not be rated by independent credit rating agencies, a decision to invest in a particular loan could depend exclusively on the subadvisor’s credit analysis of the borrower and/or term loan agents. There is greater risk that the fund may have limited rights to enforce the terms of an underlying loan than for other types of debt instruments.
Mortgage and asset-backed securities. The fund may invest in mortgage-related securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities, which are debt obligations that represent interests in pools of mortgages or other income-bearing assets, such as consumer loans or receivables. Such securities often involve risks that are different from the risks associated with investing in other types of debt securities. Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are subject to changes in the payment patterns of borrowers of the underlying debt. When interest rates fall, borrowers are more likely to refinance or prepay their debt before its stated maturity. This may result in the fund having to reinvest the proceeds in lower yielding securities, effectively reducing the fund’s income. Conversely, if interest rates rise and borrowers repay their debt more slowly than expected, the time in which the mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities are paid off could be extended, reducing the fund’s cash available for reinvestment in higher yielding securities.  The timely payment of principal and interest of certain mortgage-related securities is guaranteed with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Pools created and guaranteed by non-governmental issuers, including government-sponsored corporations (e.g., FNMA), may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, but there can be no assurance that private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. The fund is also subject to risks associated with securities with contractual cash flows including asset-backed and mortgage related securities such as collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage pass-through securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The value, liquidity and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including real estate value, pre-payments, delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates.
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Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily NAV calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts on debt securities. Debt obligations may be placed in a non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Dividend income is recorded on ex-date, except for dividends of certain foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income, net of withholding taxes, is recorded when the fund becomes aware of the dividends. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. The fund receives collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The fund may invest its cash collateral in JHCT, an affiliate of the fund, which has a floating NAV and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment company. JHCT is a prime money market fund and invests in short-term money market investments. The fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCT with respect to the cash collateral.
The fund has the right to recall loaned securities on demand. If a borrower fails to return loaned securities when due, then the lending agent is responsible and indemnifies the fund for the lent securities. The lending agent uses the collateral received from the borrower to purchase replacement securities of the same issue, type, class and series of the loaned securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of replacement securities, the lending agent is responsible for satisfying the shortfall but only to the extent that the shortfall is not due to any decrease in the value of JHCT.
Although the risk of loss on securities lent is mitigated by receiving collateral from the borrower and through lending agent indemnification, the fund could experience a delay in recovering securities or could experience a lower than expected return if the borrower fails to return the securities on a timely basis. During the existence of the loan, the fund will receive from the borrower amounts equivalent to any dividends, interest or other distributions on the loaned securities, as well as interest on such amounts. The fund receives compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Securities lending income received by the fund is net of fees retained by the securities lending agent. Net income received from JHCT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Obligations to repay collateral received by the fund are shown on the Statement of assets and liabilities as Payable upon return of securities loaned and are secured by the loaned securities. As of August 31, 2024, the fund loaned securities valued at $45,551,324 and received $46,513,703 of cash collateral.
Foreign investing. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Foreign investments are subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. These risks are heightened for investments in emerging markets. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs), accounting standards and other factors.
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Foreign taxes. The fund may be subject to withholding tax on income, capital gains or repatriations imposed by certain countries, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes are accrued based upon the fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Taxes are accrued based on gains realized by the fund as a result of certain foreign security sales. In certain circumstances, estimated taxes are accrued based on unrealized appreciation of such securities. Investment income is recorded net of foreign withholding taxes.
Overdraft. The fund may have the ability to borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the fund’s custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the fund to make properly authorized payments. The fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the extent of any overdraft, and to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Line of credit. The fund and other affiliated funds have entered into a syndicated line of credit agreement with Citibank, N.A. as the administrative agent that enables them to participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, which is in effect through July 14, 2025 unless extended or renewed. Excluding commitments designated for a certain fund and subject to the needs of all other affiliated funds, the fund can borrow up to an aggregate commitment amount of $750 million, subject to asset coverage and other limitations as specified in the agreement. A commitment fee payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund based on a combination of fixed and asset-based allocations and is reflected in Other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund had no borrowings under the line of credit. Commitment fees for the year ended August 31, 2024 were $13,358.
Expenses. Within the John Hancock group of funds complex, expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to such fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees, for all classes, are charged daily at the class level based on the net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
For federal income tax purposes, as of August 31, 2024, the fund has a short-term capital loss carryforward of $121,806,605 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $229,930,227 available to offset future net realized capital gains. These carryforwards do not expire.
Qualified late year ordinary losses of $14,712,633 are treated as occurring on September 1, 2024, the first day of the fund’s next taxable year.
As of August 31, 2024, the fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The fund generally declares dividends daily and pays them monthly. Capital gain distributions, if any, are typically distributed annually.
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The tax character of distributions for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
  August 31, 2024 August 31, 2023
Ordinary income $106,783,021 $138,401,340
Distributions paid by the fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of August 31, 2024, there were no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, if any, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. Distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the fund’s financial statements as a return of capital. 
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences at fiscal year end. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to straddle loss deferrals, amortization and accretion on debt securities, derivative transactions and foreign currency transactions.
Note 3Derivative instruments
The fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objective. Derivatives include a variety of different instruments that may be traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, on a regulated exchange or through a clearing facility. The risks in using derivatives vary depending upon the structure of the instruments, including the use of leverage, optionality, the liquidity or lack of liquidity of the contract, the creditworthiness of the counterparty or clearing organization and the volatility of the position. Some derivatives involve risks that are potentially greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the referenced securities or other referenced underlying instrument. Specifically, the fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an OTC derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction.
Derivatives which are typically traded through the OTC market are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the CFTC). Derivative counterparty risk is managed through an ongoing evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties and, if applicable, designated clearing organizations. The fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty risk for derivatives traded in the OTC market, whenever possible, by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement with each of its OTC counterparties. The ISDA gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under the agreement if there is certain deterioration in the credit quality or contractual default of the other party, as defined in the ISDA. Upon an event of default or a termination of the ISDA, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions and to net amounts owed.
As defined by the ISDA, the fund may have collateral agreements with certain counterparties to mitigate counterparty risk on OTC derivatives. Subject to established minimum levels, collateral for OTC transactions is generally determined based on the net aggregate unrealized gain or loss on contracts with a particular counterparty. Collateral pledged to the fund, if any, is held in a segregated account by a third-party agent or held by the custodian bank for the benefit of the fund and can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. government or related agencies; collateral posted by the fund, if any, for OTC transactions is held in a segregated account at the fund’s custodian and is noted in the accompanying Fund’s investments, or if cash is posted, on the Statement of assets and liabilities. The fund’s risk of loss due to counterparty risk is equal to the asset value of outstanding contracts offset by collateral received.
Certain derivatives are traded or cleared on an exchange or central clearinghouse. Exchange-traded or centrally-cleared transactions generally present less counterparty risk to a fund than OTC transactions. The exchange or clearinghouse stands between the fund and the broker to the contract and therefore, credit risk is generally limited to the failure of the exchange or clearinghouse and the clearing member.
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Futures. A futures contract is a contractual agreement to buy or sell a particular currency or financial instrument at a pre-determined price in the future. Futures are traded on an exchange and cleared through a central clearinghouse. Risks related to the use of futures contracts include possible illiquidity of the futures markets and contract prices that can be highly volatile and imperfectly correlated to movements in the underlying financial instrument and potential losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. Use of long futures contracts subjects the fund to the risk of loss up to the notional value of the futures contracts. Use of short futures contracts subjects the fund to unlimited risk of loss.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities. The amount of required margin is set by the broker and is generally based on a percentage of the contract value. The margin deposit must then be maintained at the established level over the life of the contract. Cash that has been pledged by the fund, if any, is detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities as Collateral held at broker for futures contracts. Securities pledged by the fund, if any, are identified in the Fund’s investments. Subsequent payments, referred to as variation margin, are made or received by the fund periodically and are based on changes in the market value of open futures contracts. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily and unrealized gain or loss is recorded by the fund. Receivable for futures variation margin is included on the Statement of assets and liabilities. When the contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used futures contracts to manage duration of the fund and to gain exposure to foreign currencies. The fund held futures contracts with USD notional values ranging from $104.6 million to $300.4 million as measured at each quarter end.  
Forward foreign currency contracts. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell specific currencies at a price that is set on the date of the contract. The forward contract calls for delivery of the currencies on a future date that is specified in the contract. Forwards are typically traded OTC. Risks related to the use of forwards include the possible failure of counterparties to meet the terms of the forward agreement, the failure of the counterparties to timely post collateral if applicable, and the risk that currency movements will not favor the fund thereby reducing the fund’s total return, and the potential for losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the fund as an unrealized gain or loss. Realized gains or losses, equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency or settlement with the counterparty.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used forward foreign currency contracts to manage against changes in foreign currency exchange rates and to gain exposure to foreign currencies. The fund held forward foreign currency contracts with USD notional values ranging from $1.7 billion to $4.5 billion as measured at each quarter end.
Options. There are two types of options, put options and call options. Options are traded either OTC or on an exchange. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy (and the seller the obligation to sell) the underlying asset at the exercise price. A put option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell (and the writer the obligation to buy) the underlying asset at the exercise price. Writing puts and buying calls may increase the fund’s exposure to changes in the value of the underlying instrument. Buying puts and writing calls may decrease the fund’s exposure to such changes. Risks related to the use of options include the loss of premiums on purchased options, possible illiquidity of the options markets, trading restrictions imposed by an exchange and movements in underlying security values, and for written options, potential losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities. In addition, OTC options are subject to the risks of all OTC derivatives contracts.
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Purchased options are included in the Fund’s investments and are subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect current market value. If a purchased option expires, the fund realizes a loss equal to the premium paid for the option. Premiums paid for purchased options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying asset transaction to determine the realized gain (loss). Written options are included as liabilities in the Statement of assets and liabilities and are “marked-to-market” to reflect the current market value. If the written option expires, the fund realizes a gain equal to the premium received. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying asset transaction to determine the realized gain (loss).
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund used purchased options contracts to manage against changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The fund held purchased options contracts with market values ranging up to $1,100 as measured at each quarter end. There were no open purchased options contracts as of August 31, 2024.
During the year ended August 31, 2024, the fund wrote option contracts to manage against changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The fund held written option contracts with market values ranging up to $10 as measured at each quarter end. There were no open written option contracts as of August 31, 2024.
Fair value of derivative instruments by risk category
The table below summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the fund at August 31, 2024 by risk category:
Risk Statement of assets
and liabilities
location
Financial
instruments
location
Assets
derivatives
fair value
Liabilities
derivatives
fair value
Interest rate Receivable/payable for futures variation margin1 Futures $1,874,086 $(9,671)
Currency Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts Forward foreign currency contracts 27,634,314 (34,278,594)
      $29,508,400 $(34,288,265)
    
1 Reflects cumulative appreciation/depreciation on open futures as disclosed in the Derivatives section of Fund’s investments. Only the year end variation margin receivable/payable is separately reported on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
For financial reporting purposes, the fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to master netting arrangements, as defined by the ISDAs, in the Statement of assets and liabilities. In the event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA allows an offset of amounts across the various transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. 
Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Net realized gain (loss) on:
Risk Unaffiliated
investments and
foreign currency
transactions1
Futures contracts Forward foreign
currency contracts
Written options Total
Interest rate $(7,374,273) $(7,374,273)
Currency $(31,604) $12,995,635 $9,000 12,973,031
Total $(31,604) $(7,374,273) $12,995,635 $9,000 $5,598,758
    
1 Realized gain (loss) associated with purchased options is included in this caption on the Statement of operations.
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The table below summarizes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended August 31, 2024:
  Statement of operations location - Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Risk Futures contracts Forward foreign
currency contracts
Total
Interest rate $3,198,369 $3,198,369
Currency $(14,490,335) (14,490,335)
Total $3,198,369 $(14,490,335) $(11,291,966)
Note 4Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, including the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) serves as investment advisor for the fund. John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as principal underwriter of the fund. The Advisor and the Distributor are indirect, principally owned subsidiaries of John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), which in turn is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation.
Management fee.  The fund has an investment management agreement with the Advisor under which the fund pays a daily management fee to the Advisor equivalent on an annual basis to the sum of: (a) 0.700% of the first $500 million of the fund’s aggregate daily net assets; (b) 0.650% of the next $3 billion of the fund’s aggregate daily net assets; (c) 0.600% of the next $4 billion of the fund’s aggregate daily net assets; (d) 0.590% of the next $4.5 billion of the fund’s aggregate daily net assets; and (e) 0.575% of the fund’s aggregate daily net assets in excess of $12 billion. Aggregate net assets include the net assets of 1) the fund, 2) Strategic Income Opportunities Trust, a series of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and 3) Strategic Income Opportunities Fund, a sub-fund of Manulife Investment Management I PLC. Effective February 9, 2024, the fund was no longer aggregated with Strategic Income Opportunities Fund, a sub-fund of Manulife Investment Management I PLC. The Advisor has a subadvisory agreement with Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, an indirectly owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation and an affiliate of the Advisor. The fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Advisor contractually agrees to reduce its management fee by an annual rate of 0.04% of the fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement expires on December 31, 2024, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee and/or reimburse expenses for certain funds of the John Hancock group of funds complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios). This waiver is based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios. The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund. During the year ended August 31, 2024, this waiver amounted to 0.01% of the fund’s average daily net assets. This agreement expires on July 31, 2026, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the fund and the Advisor based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at that time.
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For the year ended August 31, 2024, the expense reductions described above amounted to the following:
Class Expense reduction
Class A $133,375
Class C 11,035
Class I 611,394
Class R2 1,557
Class Expense reduction
Class R6 $73,645
Class NAV 656,548
Total $1,487,554
 
Expenses waived or reimbursed in the current fiscal period are not subject to recapture in future fiscal periods.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements as described above, incurred for the year ended August 31, 2024, were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.61% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the fund reimburses the Advisor for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, compliance, accounting and recordkeeping services to the fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred, for the year ended August 31, 2024, amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The fund has adopted distribution and service plans for certain classes as detailed below pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the fund. In addition, under a service plan for certain classes as detailed below, the fund pays for certain other services. The fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the fund’s shares:
Class Rule 12b-1 Fee Service fee
Class A 0.30%
Class C 1.00%
Class R2 0.25% 0.25%
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $118,183 for the year ended August 31, 2024. Of this amount, $16,238 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes and $101,945 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers.
Class A and Class C shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Certain Class A shares purchased, including those that are acquired through purchases of $500,000 or more, and redeemed within 18 months of purchase are subject to a 0.75% sales charge. Prior to March 1, 2024, certain Class A shares purchased of $1 million or more and redeemed within one year of purchase were subject to a 1.00% sales charge. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC. CDSCs are applied to the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended August 31, 2024, CDSCs received by the Distributor amounted to $1,129 and $773 for Class A and Class C shares, respectively.
Transfer agent fees. The John Hancock group of funds has a complex-wide transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Advisor. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses, including payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition,
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Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to five categories of share classes: Retail Share and Institutional Share Classes of Non-Municipal Bond Funds, Class R6 Shares, Retirement Share Classes and Municipal Bond Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended August 31, 2024 were as follows:
Class Distribution and service fees Transfer agent fees
Class A $828,484 $321,877
Class C 228,888 26,729
Class I 1,477,784
Class R2 15,622 168
Class R6 7,948
Total $1,072,994 $1,834,506
Trustee expenses. The fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Advisor or its affiliates. The costs of paying Trustee compensation and expenses are allocated to the fund based on its net assets relative to other funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex.
Note 6Fund share transactions
Transactions in fund shares for the years ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class A shares        
Sold 3,179,707 $31,197,818 4,371,866 $42,522,430
Distributions reinvested 858,689 8,434,850 1,083,347 10,505,749
Repurchased (8,193,514) (80,271,742) (7,909,974) (76,764,914)
Net decrease (4,155,118) $(40,639,074) (2,454,761) $(23,736,735)
Class C shares        
Sold 270,020 $2,652,660 365,783 $3,556,267
Distributions reinvested 55,979 549,382 99,280 961,670
Repurchased (1,291,979) (12,664,237) (1,918,605) (18,636,147)
Net decrease (965,980) $(9,462,195) (1,453,542) $(14,118,210)
Class I shares        
Sold 28,710,679 $281,716,137 36,864,395 $358,764,772
Distributions reinvested 4,331,825 42,542,600 5,962,906 57,804,902
Repurchased (60,314,133) (590,383,048) (75,052,558) (728,231,856)
Net decrease (27,271,629) $(266,124,311) (32,225,257) $(311,662,182)
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  Year Ended 8-31-24 Year Ended 8-31-23
  Shares Amount Shares Amount
Class R2 shares        
Sold 39,474 $388,307 53,803 $523,266
Distributions reinvested 9,783 96,234 15,069 146,216
Repurchased (89,554) (878,274) (216,751) (2,122,295)
Net decrease (40,297) $(393,733) (147,879) $(1,452,813)
Class R6 shares        
Sold 3,259,271 $31,971,991 3,505,678 $34,190,358
Distributions reinvested 548,674 5,394,478 653,584 6,344,542
Repurchased (5,402,012) (52,948,394) (5,337,601) (51,858,649)
Net decrease (1,594,067) $(15,581,925) (1,178,339) $(11,323,749)
Class NAV shares        
Sold 3,682,859 $36,269,581 8,487,263 $82,709,353
Distributions reinvested 4,929,714 48,413,849 6,248,171 60,592,946
Repurchased (22,722,393) (222,254,857) (32,462,865) (316,479,039)
Net decrease (14,109,820) $(137,571,427) (17,727,431) $(173,176,740)
Total net decrease (48,136,911) $(469,772,665) (55,187,209) $(535,470,429)
Affiliates of the fund owned 5% and 86% of shares of Class R6 and Class NAV, respectively, on August 31, 2024. Such concentration of shareholders’ capital could have a material effect on the fund if such shareholders redeem from the fund.
Note 7Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments and U.S. Treasury obligations, amounted to $1,096,155,440 and $1,466,195,983, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024. Purchases and sales of U.S. Treasury obligations aggregated $26,513,896 and $168,729,070, respectively, for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Note 8Investment by affiliated funds
Certain investors in the fund are affiliated funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. The affiliated funds do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, this investment may represent a significant portion of the fund’s net assets. At August 31, 2024, funds within the John Hancock group of funds complex held 39.3% of the fund’s net assets. The following fund(s) had an affiliate ownership of 5% or more of the fund’s net assets:
Fund Affiliated Concentration
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio 15.8%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Growth Portfolio 7.3%
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio 5.3%
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Note 9Investment in affiliated underlying funds
The fund may invest in affiliated underlying funds that are managed by the Advisor and its affiliates. Information regarding the fund’s fiscal year to date purchases and sales of the affiliated underlying funds as well as income and capital gains earned by the fund, if any, is as follows:
              Dividends and distributions
Affiliate Ending
share
amount
Beginning
value
Cost of
purchases
Proceeds
from shares
sold
Realized
gain
(loss)
Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
Income
distributions
received
Capital gain
distributions
received
Ending
value
John Hancock Collateral Trust* 7,585,307 $51,027,776 $868,096,454 $(843,282,074) $12,252 $(4,370) $2,202,457 $75,850,038
    
* Refer to the Securities lending note within Note 2 for details regarding this investment.
Note 10LIBOR discontinuation risk
Certain debt securities, derivatives and other financial instruments have traditionally utilized LIBOR as the reference or benchmark rate for interest rate calculations. However, following allegations of manipulation and concerns regarding liquidity, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) announced that LIBOR would be discontinued as of June 30, 2023. The UK FCA elected to require the ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, the administrator of LIBOR, to continue publishing a subset of British pound sterling and U.S. dollar LIBOR settings on a “synthetic” basis. The publication of the one-, three- and six-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will continue until September 30, 2024.
Although the transition process away from LIBOR has become increasingly well-defined in advance of the discontinuation dates, the impact on certain debt securities, derivatives and other financial instruments remains uncertain. Market participants have adopted alternative rates such as Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or otherwise amended financial instruments referencing LIBOR to include fallback provisions and other measures that contemplated the discontinuation of LIBOR or other similar market disruption events, but neither the effect of the transition process nor the viability of such measures is known. To facilitate the transition of legacy derivatives contracts referencing LIBOR, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. launched a protocol to incorporate fallback provisions. However, there are obstacles to converting certain longer term securities and transactions to a new benchmark or benchmarks and the effectiveness of one alternative reference rate versus multiple alternative reference rates in new or existing financial instruments and products has not been determined. Certain proposed replacement rates to LIBOR, such as SOFR, which is a broad measure of secured overnight U.S. Treasury repo rates, are materially different from LIBOR, and changes in the applicable spread for financial instruments transitioning away from LIBOR will need to be made to accommodate the differences.
The utilization of an alternative reference rate, or the transition process to an alternative reference rate, may adversely affect the fund’s performance.
Note 11New accounting pronouncement
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the discontinuation of the LIBOR and other IBOR-based reference rates as of the end of 2021. In January 2021 and December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-01 and ASU No. 2022-06, with further amendments to Topic 848. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. Management expects that the adoption of the guidance will not have a material impact to the financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds II and Shareholders of John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the fund’s investments, of John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Funds II, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of August 31, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended August 31, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended August 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, agent banks and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 28, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the John Hancock group of funds since 1988.
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Tax information
(Unaudited)
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended August 31, 2024.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends.
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2024 Form 1099-DIV in early 2025. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2024.
Please consult a tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of your investment in the fund.
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EVALUATION OF ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

This section describes the evaluation by the Board of Trustees (the Board) of John Hancock Funds II (the Trust) of the Advisory Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the Advisor) and the Subadvisory Agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) with Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC (the Subadvisor) for John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund (the fund). The Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the Agreements. Prior to the June 24-27, 2024 meeting at which the Agreements were approved, the Board also discussed and considered information regarding the proposed continuation of the Agreements at a meeting held on May 28-30, 2024. The Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act) (the Independent Trustees) also met separately to evaluate and discuss the information presented, including with counsel to the Independent Trustees and a third-party consulting firm.
Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
At meetings held on June 24-27, 2024, the Board, including the Trustees who are not parties to any Agreement or considered to be interested persons of the Trust under the 1940 Act, reapproved for an annual period the continuation of the Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Advisor and the Subadvisory Agreement between the Advisor and the Subadvisor with respect to the fund.
In considering the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board received in advance of the meetings a variety of materials relating to the fund, the Advisor and the Subadvisor, including comparative performance, fee and expense information for a peer group of similar funds prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, performance information for an applicable benchmark index; and, with respect to the Subadvisor, comparative performance information for comparably managed accounts, as applicable, and other information provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor under their respective Agreements, as well as information regarding the Advisor’s revenues and costs of providing services to the fund and any compensation paid to affiliates of the Advisor. At the meetings at which the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement are considered, particular focus is given to information concerning fund performance, comparability of fees and total expenses, and profitability. However, the Board noted that the evaluation process with respect to the Advisor and the Subadvisor is an ongoing one. In this regard, the Board also took into account discussions with management and information provided to the Board (including its various committees) at prior meetings with respect to the services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor to the fund, including quarterly performance reports prepared by management containing reviews of investment results and prior presentations from the Subadvisor with respect to the fund. The information received and considered by the Board in connection with the May and June meetings and throughout the year was both written and oral. The Board noted the affiliation of the Subadvisor with the Advisor, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Board also considered the nature, quality, and extent of non-advisory services, if any, to be provided to the fund by the Advisor’s affiliates, including distribution services. The Board considered the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement separately in the course of its review.  In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Advisor and Subadvisor in providing services to the fund.
Throughout the process, the Board asked questions of and requested additional information from management. The Board is assisted by counsel for the Trust and the Independent Trustees are also separately assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Trustees also received a memorandum from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the proposed continuation of the Agreements and discussed the proposed continuation of the Agreements in private sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of management were present.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement
In approving the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Board also considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets, and the industry) and did not treat any single factor as determinative, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Board’s conclusions may be based in part on its consideration of the advisory and subadvisory arrangements in prior years and on the Board’s ongoing regular review of fund performance and operations throughout the year.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. Among the information received by the Board from the Advisor relating to the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the fund, the Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor relating to its operations and personnel, descriptions of its organizational and management structure, and information regarding the Advisor’s compliance and regulatory history, including its Form ADV. The Board also noted that on a regular basis it receives and reviews information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding the fund’s compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Board observed that the scope of services provided by the Advisor, and of the undertakings required of the Advisor in connection with those services, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the fund’s compliance programs, risk management programs, liquidity risk management programs, derivatives risk management programs, and cybersecurity programs, had expanded over time as a result of regulatory, market and other developments. The Board considered that the Advisor is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the fund, including, but not limited to, general supervision of and coordination of the services provided by the Subadvisor, and is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the activities of the Subadvisor and third-party service providers. The Board also considered the significant risks assumed by the Advisor in connection with the services provided to the fund including entrepreneurial risk in sponsoring new funds and ongoing risks including investment, operational, enterprise, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks with respect to all funds.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Advisor, the Trustees also took into account their knowledge of the Advisor’s management and the quality of the performance of the Advisor’s duties, through Board meetings, discussions and reports during the preceding year and through each Trustee’s experience as a Trustee of the Trust and of the other trusts in the John Hancock group of funds complex (the John Hancock Fund Complex).
In the course of their deliberations regarding the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things:
(a) the skills and competency with which the Advisor has in the past managed the Trust’s affairs and its subadvisory relationship, the Advisor’s oversight and monitoring of the Subadvisor’s investment performance and compliance programs, such as the Subadvisor’s compliance with fund policies and objectives, review of brokerage matters, including with respect to trade allocation and best execution and the Advisor’s timeliness in responding to performance issues;
(b) the background, qualifications and skills of the Advisor’s personnel;
(c) the Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures and its responsiveness to regulatory changes and fund industry developments;
(d) the Advisor’s administrative capabilities, including its ability to supervise the other service providers for the fund, as well as the Advisor’s oversight of any securities lending activity, its monitoring of class action litigation and collection of class action settlements on behalf of the fund, and bringing loss recovery actions on behalf of the fund;
(e) the financial condition of the Advisor and whether it has the financial wherewithal to provide a high level and quality of services to the fund;
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(f) the Advisor’s initiatives intended to improve various aspects of the Trust’s operations and investor experience with the fund; and
(g) the Advisor’s reputation and experience in serving as an investment advisor to the Trust and the benefit to shareholders of investing in funds that are part of a family of funds offering a variety of investments.
The Board concluded that the Advisor may reasonably be expected to continue to provide a high quality of services under the Advisory Agreement with respect to the fund.
Investment performance. In considering the fund’s performance, the Board noted that it reviews at its regularly scheduled meetings information about the fund’s performance results. In connection with the consideration of the Advisory Agreement, the Board:
(a) reviewed information prepared by management regarding the fund’s performance;
(b) considered the comparative performance of an applicable benchmark index;
(c) considered the performance of comparable funds, if any, as included in the report prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data; and
(d) took into account the Advisor’s analysis of the fund’s performance and its plans and recommendations regarding the Trust’s subadvisory arrangements generally.
The Board noted that while it found the data provided by the independent third-party generally useful it recognized its limitations, including in particular that the data may vary depending on the end date selected and that the results of the performance comparisons may vary depending on the selection of the peer group. The Board noted that the fund outperformed the benchmark index for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board also noted that the fund outperformed the peer group median for the five-year period, and underperformed the peer group median for the one-, three- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s performance, including the favorable performance relative to the benchmark index for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods and to the peer group median for the five-year period. The Board concluded that the fund’s performance has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of the fund’s benchmark index.
Fees and expenses. The Board reviewed comparative information prepared by an independent third-party provider of fund data, including, among other data, the fund’s contractual and net management fees (and subadvisory fees, to the extent available) and total expenses as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory and subadvisory services provided by the Advisor and the Subadvisor.  The Board considered the fund’s ranking with a smaller group of peer funds chosen by the independent third-party provider, as well as the fund’s ranking within a broader group of funds.  In comparing the fund’s contractual and net management fees to those of comparable funds, the Board noted that such fees include both advisory and administrative costs.  The Board noted that net management fees and total expenses for the fund are higher than the peer group median.
The Board took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s expenses. The Board also took into account management’s discussion with respect to the overall management fee and the fees of the Subadvisor, including the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Advisor after payment of the subadvisory fee, in each case in light of the services rendered for those amounts and the risks undertaken by the Advisor. The Board also noted that the Advisor pays the subadvisory fee. In addition, the Board took into account that management had agreed to implement an overall fee waiver across the complex, including the fund, which is discussed further below. The Board also noted that, in addition, the Advisor is currently waiving fees and/or reimbursing expenses with respect to the fund and that the fund has breakpoints in its contractual management fee schedule that reduces management fees as assets increase. The Board reviewed information provided by the Advisor concerning the investment advisory fee charged by the Advisor or one of its advisory affiliates to other clients (including other
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funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex) having similar investment mandates, if any. The Board considered any differences between the Advisor’s and Subadvisor’s services to the fund and the services they provide to other comparable clients or funds. The Board concluded that the advisory fee paid with respect to the fund is reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the fund under the Advisory Agreement.
Profitability/Indirect benefits. In considering the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Advisor and its affiliates (including the Subadvisor) from the Advisor’s relationship with the Trust, the Board:
(a) reviewed financial information of the Advisor;
(b) reviewed and considered information presented by the Advisor regarding the net profitability to the Advisor and its affiliates with respect to the fund;
(c) received and reviewed profitability information with respect to the John Hancock Fund Complex as a whole and with respect to the fund;
(d) received information with respect to the Advisor’s allocation methodologies used in preparing the profitability data and considered that the Advisor hired an independent third-party consultant to provide an analysis of the Advisor’s allocation methodologies;
(e) considered that the John Hancock insurance companies that are affiliates of the Advisor, as shareholders of the Trust directly or through their separate accounts, receive certain tax credits or deductions relating to foreign taxes paid and dividends received by certain funds of the Trust and noted that these tax benefits, which are not available to participants in qualified retirement plans under applicable income tax law, are reflected in the profitability information reviewed by the Board;
(f) considered that the Advisor also provides administrative services to the fund on a cost basis pursuant to an administrative services agreement;
(g) noted that affiliates of the Advisor provide transfer agency services and distribution services to the fund, and that the fund’s distributor also receives Rule 12b-1 payments to support distribution of the fund;
(h) noted that the fund’s Subadvisor is an affiliate of the Advisor;
(i) noted that the Advisor also derives reputational and other indirect benefits from providing advisory services to the fund;
(j) noted that the subadvisory fee for the fund is paid by the Advisor;
(k) considered the Advisor’s ongoing costs and expenditures necessary to improve services, meet new regulatory and compliance requirements, and adapt to other challenges impacting the fund industry; and
(l) considered that the Advisor should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profits in exchange for the level of services it provides to the fund and the risks that it assumes as Advisor, including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, litigation and regulatory risk.
Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the level of profitability, if any, of the Advisor and its affiliates from their relationship with the fund was reasonable and not excessive.
Economies of scale. In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders, the Board:
(a) considered that the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for certain funds of the John Hancock Fund Complex, including the fund (the participating portfolios) or otherwise reimburse the expenses of the participating portfolios (the reimbursement).  This waiver is
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  based upon aggregate net assets of all the participating portfolios.  The amount of the reimbursement is calculated daily and allocated among all the participating portfolios in proportion to the daily net assets of each fund;
(b) reviewed the fund’s advisory fee structure and concluded that: (i) the fund’s fee structure contains breakpoints at the subadvisory fee level and that such breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund; and (ii) although economies of scale cannot be measured with precision, these arrangements permit shareholders of the fund to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the fund’s advisory fee structure; and
(c) the Board also considered the effect of the fund’s growth in size on its performance and fees. The Board also noted that if the fund’s assets increase over time, the fund may realize other economies of scale.
Approval of Subadvisory Agreement
In making its determination with respect to approval of the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board reviewed:
(1) information relating to the Subadvisor’s business, including current subadvisory services to the Trust (and other funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex);
(2) the historical and current performance of the fund and comparative performance information relating to an applicable benchmark index and comparable funds; and
(3) the subadvisory fee for the fund, including any breakpoints, and to the extent available, comparable fee information prepared by an independent third party provider of fund data;
Nature, extent, and quality of services. With respect to the services provided by the Subadvisor, the Board received information provided to the Board by the Subadvisor, including the Subadvisor’s Form ADV, as well as took into account information presented throughout the past year. The Board considered the Subadvisor’s current level of staffing and its overall resources, as well as received information relating to the Subadvisor’s compensation program. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s history and investment experience, as well as information regarding the qualifications, background, and responsibilities of the Subadvisor’s investment and compliance personnel who provide services to the fund. The Board also considered, among other things, the Subadvisor’s compliance program and any disciplinary history. The Board also considered the Subadvisor’s risk assessment and monitoring process. The Board reviewed the Subadvisor’s regulatory history, including whether it was involved in any regulatory actions or investigations as well as material litigation, and any settlements and amelioratory actions undertaken, as appropriate. The Board noted that the Advisor conducts regular, periodic reviews of the Subadvisor and its operations, including regarding investment processes and organizational and staffing matters. The Board also noted that the Trust’s CCO and his staff conduct regular, periodic compliance reviews with the Subadvisor and present reports to the Independent Trustees regarding the same, which includes evaluating the regulatory compliance systems of the Subadvisor and procedures reasonably designed to assure compliance with the federal securities laws. The Board also took into account the financial condition of the Subadvisor.
The Board considered the Subadvisor’s investment process and philosophy. The Board took into account that the Subadvisor’s responsibilities include the development and maintenance of an investment program for the fund that is consistent with the fund’s investment objective, the selection of investment securities and the placement of orders for the purchase and sale of such securities, as well as the implementation of compliance controls related to performance of these services. The Board also received information with respect to the Subadvisor’s brokerage policies and practices, including with respect to best execution and soft dollars.
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Subadvisor compensation. In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Subadvisor and the profitability to the Subadvisor of its relationship with the fund, the Board noted that the fees under the Subadvisory Agreement are paid by the Advisor and not the fund. The Board also received information and took into account any other potential conflicts of interest the Advisor might have in connection with the Subadvisory Agreement.
In addition, the Board considered other potential indirect benefits that the Subadvisor and its affiliates may receive from the Subadvisor’s relationship with the fund, such as the opportunity to provide advisory services to additional funds in the John Hancock Fund Complex and reputational benefits.
Subadvisory fees. The Board considered that the fund pays an advisory fee to the Advisor and that, in turn, the Advisor pays a subadvisory fee to the Subadvisor. As noted above, the Board also considered the fund’s subadvisory fees as compared to similarly situated investment companies deemed to be comparable to the fund as included in the report prepared by the independent third party provider of fund data, to the extent available. The Board noted that the limited size of the Lipper peer group was not sufficient for comparative purposes.  The Board also took into account the subadvisory fees paid by the Advisor to the Subadvisor with respect to the fund and compared them to fees charged by the Subadvisor to manage other subadvised portfolios and portfolios not subject to regulation under the 1940 Act, as applicable.
Subadvisor performance. As noted above, the Board considered the fund’s performance as compared to the fund’s peer group median and the benchmark index and noted that the Board reviews information about the fund’s performance results at its regularly scheduled meetings. The Board noted the Advisor’s expertise and resources in monitoring the performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance of the Subadvisor. The Board was mindful of the Advisor’s focus on the Subadvisor’s performance. The Board also noted the Subadvisor’s long-term performance record for similar accounts, as applicable.
The Board’s decision to approve the Subadvisory Agreement was based on a number of determinations, including the following:
(1) the Subadvisor has extensive experience and demonstrated skills as a manager;
(2) the performance of the fund has generally been in line with or outperformed the historical performance of the fund’s benchmark index;
(3) the subadvisory fee is reasonable in relation to the level and quality of services being provided under the Subadvisory Agreement; and
(4) noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Advisor not the fund and that the subadvisory fee breakpoints are reflected as breakpoints in the advisory fees for the fund in order to permit shareholders to benefit from economies of scale if the fund grows.
***
Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that the Board deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for an additional one-year period.
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.



ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURE FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Information included in Item 7, if applicable.



ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Refer to information included in Item 7.



ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.

Information included in Item 7, if applicable.



ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.



ITEM 13. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.



ITEM 14. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATE PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.



ITEM 15. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

The registrant has adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's Board of Trustees. A copy of the procedures is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR. See attached "John Hancock Funds – Nominating, Governance and Administration Committee Charter".



ITEM 16. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) Based upon their evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.



ITEM 17. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.



ITEM 18. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.

Not applicable.



 

ITEM 19. EXHIBITS.

(a)(1) Code of Ethics for Covered Officers is attached.

(a)(2) Separate certifications for the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached.

(b) Separate certifications for the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached. The certifications furnished pursuant to this paragraph are not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certifications are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates them by reference.

(c)(1) Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders is attached. See attached "John Hancock Funds – Nominating, Governance and Administration Committee Charter”.

 
 

                                                                        SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

John Hancock Funds II

By: /s/ Kristie M. Feinberg
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Kristie M. Feinberg
President
Date: October 28, 2024

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By: /s/ Kristie M. Feinberg
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Kristie M. Feinberg
President
Date: October 28, 2024
By: /s/ Fernando A. Silva
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Fernando A. Silva
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 28, 2024