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  Prospectus Supplement

JOHN HANCOCK BOND TRUST	JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST II
JOHN HANCOCK CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUND	JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST III
JOHN HANCOCK CAPITAL SERIES	JOHN HANCOCK MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRUST
JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS II	JOHN HANCOCK SOVEREIGN BOND FUND
JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS III	JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST

Supplement dated March 28, 2019 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented

The following sentence is added to the introductory paragraph to the Fees and Expenses table in the "Fund summary" section of the Prospectus for each series of the trusts listed above with Class I shares:

Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Alternative Asset Allocation Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Asia Pacific Total Return Bond Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Blue Chip Growth Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Disciplined Alternative Yield Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Emerging Markets Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Emerging Markets Debt Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Equity Income Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Floating Rate Income Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Fundamental Global Franchise Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Global Equity Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Income Allocation Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (International Small Company Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index Lifestyle Aggressive Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index Lifestyle Growth Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2060 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2055 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2050 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2045 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2040 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2035 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2030 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2025 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2020 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2015 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multi-Index 2010 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2060 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2055 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2050 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2045 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2040 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2035 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2025 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2020 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager 2010 Lifetime Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (New Opportunities Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Small Cap Growth Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Small Cap Value Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Spectrum Income Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Strategic Income Opportunities Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (U.S. Growth Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager Lifestyle Aggressive Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager Lifestyle Conservative Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager Lifestyle Growth Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Multimanager Lifestyle Moderate Portfolio)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Technical Opportunities Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Short Duration Credit Opportunities Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Absolute Return Currency Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Fundamental All Cap Core Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Fundamental Large Cap Value Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Diversified Strategies Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.

(John Hancock Funds II - Supplement) | (Retirement Income 2040 Fund)

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Although the fund does not impose any sales charges on Class I shares, you may pay commissions to your broker on your purchases and sales of Class I shares, which are not reflected in the table and expense example below.