# John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (JHCP) — Dividends

JHCP · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/jhcp/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.10 |
| Forward yield | 4.56% |
| Growth streak | — |

John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF distributes cash payments to shareholders on a monthly frequency. Its most recent monthly distribution was $0.08941 per share, with an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 28, 2026, and a pay date of September 30, 2026. Over the trailing 12-month period, the fund paid a total of $1.0994 per share, providing a distribution [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 4.62% at a share price of $23.795. The fund currently has a reported growth streak of 0 years.

Distributions vary in amount from month to month. Across the full recorded history, individual monthly distributions have ranged from a low of $0.04836 per share in December 2024 to a high of $0.15833 per share in December 2025. For the complete 2025 calendar year, the ETF made 12 monthly payments totaling $1.21379 per share. Through September 2026, the fund has distributed $0.73176 per share across nine monthly payments.

If the fund maintains its regular distribution schedule, the next monthly payment is expected to have an ex-distribution date in late October 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.09 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.09 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.10 |
| May 27, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.08 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.11 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.08 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.07 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.06 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.16 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
| May 28, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.11 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.10 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.08 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (JHCP) pay a distribution?

Yes. John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF pays a monthly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.09 per share.

### What is JHCP's distribution yield?

John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF paid $1.10 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 4.56% at the last price of $24.14. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is JHCP's most recent ex-distribution date?

John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 28, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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