HEQ is John Hancock Hedged Equity & In (Financial Services). Trading at $11.86. Current dividend yield: 8.42%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.00 |
| Current yield | 8.42% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 11, 2026(in 6 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -5.57% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -4.83% |
| Payout ratio | 60% |
| Market cap | $140M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | $0.2500 |
| 2026-06-11 | $0.2500 |
| 2026-03-12 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-12-11 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-09-12 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-06-12 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-03-13 | $0.2500 |
| 2024-12-12 | $0.2500 |
About HEQ
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return, with a focus on current income and gains, and to include long-term capital appreciation. It invests in various sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, information technology, energy, healthcare, materials, real estate, consumer staples, short-term investments, and others.
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Frequently asked
What is HEQ's dividend yield?
HEQ (John Hancock Hedged Equity & In) currently has a dividend yield of 8.42%, which works out to about $1.00 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HEQ's next ex-dividend date?
HEQ's next ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 6 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HEQ last pay a dividend?
HEQ's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 11, 2026.
How often does HEQ pay dividends?
HEQ pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is HEQ growing its dividend?
HEQ has been shrinking its dividend at a -4.83% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.