HTD (John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd) Volatility: 11.44% (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


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What is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Volatility?

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd HTD -0.04% 32 Volatility is 11.44% as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HTD with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.

As of today (2026-07-13), John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Volatility is 11.44%.

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd  (NYSE:HTD) Volatility Explanation

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.

Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.

Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Volatility Related Terms

HTD vs STK, NXP, KBDC: Volatility Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Volatility vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Volatility falls into.


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John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd  (NYSE:HTD) Volatility Calculation

The annualized volatility is calculated as following:

σA=σM * √12
=√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2 * √12

Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 11.44% mean?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD) has a Volatility of 11.44% as of Jul. 13, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors.
Is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Volatility too high?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Volatility is 11.44%. Overall, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Volatility compare to STK and NXP?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Volatility of 11.44% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for an Asset Management company?
A good Volatility depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Volatility should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Volatility is 11.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD) has a current Volatility of 11.44%. The current Volatility is 11.44%. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD), the current Volatility is 11.44% as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Inc Fd is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return from dividend income and capital appreciation. The fund's portfolio composition consists of common stocks, preferred securities, corporate bonds, convertible bonds, and short-term investments. Its sector composition comprises utilities, financials, energy, communication services, materials, healthcare, real estate, consumer Staples, and short-term investments.
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