Manulife John Hancock Investments launches Global Senior Loan ETF for potential income and global credit exposure

August 20, 2025-Manulife John Hancock Investments today will launch John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF (NYSE Arca: JHLN),subadvised by affiliated investment manager Manulife | CQS Investment Management (Manulife CQS IM). The launch brings Manulife John Hancock Investment's ETF suite to a total of 18 funds with over $7.5 billion in assets under management,with strategies including U.S. and international equity,preferred income,mortgage-backed securities,and corporate and municipal bonds.1

The new ETF seeks to provide a high level of current income through the investment of at least 80% of its assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of Senior Loans. Senior Loans are investments in originated first and second lien loans,delayed draw term loans,revolving credit facilities,and club deals and will include,but are not limited to,senior secured floating rate bank loans. James Fitzpatrick,Portfolio Manager,Chief Investment Officer,North America,and Head of Global Loans,Manulife | CQS IM,is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio. Mr. Fitzpatrick is also co-portfolio manager of John Hanock CQS Multi Asset Credit Fund.

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Source: Manulife Wealth & Asset Management