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John Hancock Diversified Income Fund
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December 12, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. __________) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]  Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

May 8, 2024 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 May 8, 2024 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

December 14, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. __________) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]  Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

December 15, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

DEF 14A 1 jhheif-html5677def14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INC FUND (HEQ) - DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

November 29, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/2022 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

May 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

January 25, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

December 9, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

November 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/2021 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 80.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 81.

May 14, 2021 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 April 28, 2021 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

February 19, 2021 COVER

February 11, 2021

COVER 55 filename55.htm February 11, 2021 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the "Registrant") File Nos. 811-22441 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is the Regis

January 29, 2021 DEFA14A

- JH HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND (HEQ)_DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

December 23, 2020 144

- JH HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND_144

Form 144 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 325-0101 Expires: July 31, 2023 Estimated average burden hours per response 1.00 FORM 144 SEC USE ONLY NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 DOCUMENT SEQUENCE NO. ATTENTION: Transmit for filing 3 copies of this form concurrently with either

December 10, 2020 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

November 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/2020 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 79.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 78.

December 12, 2019 DEF 14A

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEF 14A - - JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND (HEQ)_DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

November 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund NPORT-EX - -

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/19 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 82.

May 28, 2019 NPORT-EX

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 81.

December 13, 2018 DEF 14A

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

November 29, 2018 N-Q

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

November 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”);

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

May 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

May 29, 2018 N-Q

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

February 28, 2018 EX-99.77( B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the ?Fund?), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Uni

December 14, 2017 DEF 14A

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

November 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

November 27, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

August 29, 2017 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 24, 2017.

May 30, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

May 30, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

March 1, 2017 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Uni

January 3, 2017 DEFA14A

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND - DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 defa14a-jhhei.htm JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND - DEFA14A John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Income Securities Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantag

November 30, 2016 DEFA14A

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

November 25, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d314737.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal e

November 25, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

November 18, 2016 DEF 14A

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

August 25, 2016 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

EX-99.77(C) 2 d310230ex99-77c.htm EX-99.77(C) Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 3, 2016. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: To elect (1) Trustee (James R. Boyle) to serve for a 1-year term ending at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and to elect four (4) Trustees (Craig Bromley, Deborah C. Jackson, James M. Oate

August 25, 2016 EX-99.(77)(Q)(1)

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

EX-99.(77)(Q)(1) 3 d310230ex99-77q1.htm EX-99.(77)(Q)(1) AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Section 4.4 of ARTICLE IV is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety by the following: Section 4.4 Retirement Age. The retirement age for Trustees shall be determined from time to time by a resolution of

August 25, 2016 EX-99.(77)(Q)(1)

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

EX-99.(77)(Q)(1) 3 d310230ex99-77q1.htm EX-99.(77)(Q)(1) AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Section 4.4 of ARTICLE IV is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety by the following: Section 4.4 Retirement Age. The retirement age for Trustees shall be determined from time to time by a resolution of

August 25, 2016 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

EX-99.77(C) 2 d310230ex99-77c.htm EX-99.77(C) Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 3, 2016. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: To elect (1) Trustee (James R. Boyle) to serve for a 1-year term ending at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and to elect four (4) Trustees (Craig Bromley, Deborah C. Jackson, James M. Oate

May 27, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d303973.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal e

May 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

February 26, 2016 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 d300195ex99-77b.htm EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, in accordance with the s

December 16, 2015 DEFA14A

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

December 7, 2015 DEF 14A

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

November 25, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

November 25, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

August 27, 2015 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

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January 2, 2015 To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (collectively, the ?Advisers?), each an investment adviser to the investment companies listed in Appendix A (collectively, the ?John Hancock Funds?), hereby notify you as follows: 1.

August 27, 2015 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 26, 2015.

May 29, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

May 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

March 17, 2015 EX-24

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS COMMON SHARES SECTION 16(a) FILINGS

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS COMMON SHARES SECTION 16(a) FILINGS As an officer, trustee and/or shareholder of John Hancock Closed-End Funds (the "Companies") listed in Appendix A, the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints with full power of substitution each of Ariel Ayanna, Thomas Dee, John J.

February 27, 2015 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Unit

December 5, 2014 DEFA14A

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEFA14A - - PROXY MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) []

November 25, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislead

November 25, 2014 N-Q

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

November 25, 2014 DEF 14A

HEQ / John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014 THIS AMENDMENT (this ?Amendment?) dated June 30, 2014 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services (the ?Agreement?) dated June 1, 2002, as amended by and between Computershare Inc.

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Appendix A

July 1, 2014 To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (collectively, the ?Advisers?), each an investment adviser to the investment companies listed in Appendix A (collectively, the ?John Hancock Funds?), hereby notify you as follows: 1.

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated June 30, 2014 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services (the “Agreement”) dated June 1, 2002, as amended by and between Computershare Inc.

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders:

The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of four (4) Trustees to serve for a three-year term ending at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each Trustee was re-elected by the fund’s shareholders and the votes cast with respect to each Trustee are set forth below. Total Votes for the Nomi

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Appendix A

July 1, 2014 To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (collectively, the ?Advisers?), each an investment adviser to the investment companies listed in Appendix A (collectively, the ?John Hancock Funds?), hereby notify you as follows: 1.

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is amended and restated as of this 25th day of June, 2014, by and between the trusts listed in Appendix A (the “Trusts”), on behalf of themselves and each of their funds (except as noted) (the “Funds”) and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (“John Hancock”).

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the ?Agreement?) is amended and restated as of this 25th day of June, 2014, by and between the trusts listed in Appendix A (the ?Trusts?), on behalf of themselves and each of their funds (except as noted) (the ?Funds?) and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (?John Hancock?).

August 26, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders:

The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of four (4) Trustees to serve for a three-year term ending at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each Trustee was re-elected by the fund?s shareholders and the votes cast with respect to each Trustee are set forth below. Total Votes for the Nomi

May 20, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

bheicerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

May 20, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

ahedgedequityandincome.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of princi

February 28, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

HEQ NSAR SUB-ITEM 77Q1:

HEQ NSAR SUB-ITEM 77Q1: On September 27, 2013, the Board of Trustees of the fund approved the following investment policy changes: i.

February 28, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

John Hancock Hedged Equity and Income Fund

John Hancock Hedged Equity and Income Fund N-SAR Section 16 Disclosure Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires a fund’s executive officers, Trustees and persons who own more than 10% of a fund’s shares (“10% Shareholders”) to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

February 28, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 bheqex9977b.htm ACCOUNTANTS LETTER Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the period ended December 31, 2013, in accordance with the stan

February 28, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I - Definitions 1 Article II - Offices 2 Section 2.

February 6, 2014 DEFA14A

- DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

January 6, 2014 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

December 24, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

November 26, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bheqcerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

November 26, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

aheq.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offic

May 29, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bheicerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

May 29, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY AND INCOME FUND

ahedgedequityinc.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal ex

March 4, 2013 COVER

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gheiltr.htm February 20, 2013 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Registrant”) File Nos. 811-22441 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is the Registrant’s Form

March 1, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the period ended December 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (U

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Hedged Equity and Income Fund (HEQ)

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Hedged Equity and Income Fund (HEQ) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 9, 2012.

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the period ended October 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Un

November 8, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 bhedgequityincomensarlet77b.htm ACCOUNTANT'S LETTER Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the period ended October 31, 2011, in accordan

November 2, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

bhedgequityincomensarlet77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the period ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Compan

September 28, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bhedgeequityincfundcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such state

September 28, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

ahedgedequityinc.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exe

September 19, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

September 13, 2012 DEF 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

June 29, 2012 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO

xbylawamended77q1p15.htm AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK FLEXIBLE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND As Amended: December 6, 2011 (Article IV) Article IV, Section 8, paragraphs (A) and (B) are hereby amended to read in their entirety as follows (with additions shown as underlined text and deletions shown as strikethroug

March 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bhedequityincomecerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such st

March 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

ahedgedequityinc.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exe

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77Q2 ITEM 405

HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND Sub-Item 77Q2 Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Based solely on a review of the copies of Forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the Fund and representations that no other reports were required to be filed, the Fund believes that, during the past fiscal year, its executive officers, Trustees and 10% shareholders complied with all applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements, except that Mr.

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

ARTICLE I ARTICLE II ARTICLE III ARTICLE IV ARTICLE V ARTICLE VI ARTICLE VII ARTICLE VIII ARTICLE IX

JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY FUND AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST Dated July 15, 2010 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I 1 Section 1.

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the period ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Un

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND ADVISORY AGREEMENT

JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND ADVISORY AGREEMENT Advisory Agreement dated April 20, 2011, between John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Fund?), and John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?JHA? or the ?Adviser?).

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT

JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this 24th day of May, 2011, between John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Adviser?), and Wellington Management Company, LLP, a Massachusetts limited liability partnership (the ?Subadviser?).

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

BY-LAWS JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND

BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND ARTICLE I The Trustees SECTION 1.

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK FLEXIBLE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND As Amended: December 6, 2011 (Article IV) ARTICLE IV Meetings of Shareholders SECTION 8.

September 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mi

September 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-22441 John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

May 24, 2011 CORRESP

JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Telephone: (800) 225-6020

JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Telephone: (800) 225-6020 May 24, 2011 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

April 25, 2011 8-A12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 JOHN HANCOCK HEDGED EQUITY & INCOME FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in this Charter) Massachusetts 27-5412302 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.

April 19, 2011 CORRESP

RE: John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund File Nos.: 333-168178; 811-22441

April 19, 2011 Trayne S. Wheeler Phone: 617.951.9068 Fax: 617.261.3175 [email protected] VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Brion R. Thompson, Esq. RE: John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund File Nos.: 333-168178; 811-22441 Dear Mr. Thompson: We have received the Staff?s comments on the registration statement filed on Form N-2 on

April 14, 2011 CORRESP

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April 14, 2011 Trayne S. Wheeler Phone: 617.951.9068 Fax: 617.261.3175 [email protected] VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Brion R. Thompson, Esq. RE: John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund File Nos.: 333-168178; 811-22441 Dear Mr. Thompson: We have received the Staff?s comments on the registration statement filed on Form N-2 on

July 16, 2010 N-8A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940; and in connection with such notifi

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