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All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to John Hancock Investors Trust
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June 30, 2025 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST   Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Supplement dated June 30, 2025 to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the SAI) Effective June 30, 2025, Paul Lorentz no longer serves as a non-independent Trustee of the investment companies listed above (each a “Trust”).

December 13, 2024 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

   Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Funds II John Hancock Funds III John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock Investment Trust II Joh

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)

November 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

JHI / John Hancock Investors Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 1, 2024 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

   Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (individually, the fund and collectively, the funds) Supplement dated August 1, 2024 to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the SAI) Effective immediately, Gregory A.

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.

March 1, 2024 424B3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Prospectus Supplement  

        Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated March 1, 2024) Up to 500,000 Shares John Hancock Investors Trust Common Shares John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund” or “fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.

February 8, 2024 SC 13G

JHI / John Hancock Investors Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 jhi-123123.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* John Hancock Investors Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 410142103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the r

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 8, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-23 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

October 20, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

      Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated October 20, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

October 6, 2023 424B3

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST Statement of Additional Information March 1, 2022 (as revised October 6, 2023) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 TABLE OF CONTENTS Organization of the Fund 2 Additional Investment Policies and Risks 2 Invest

Table of Contents JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST Statement of Additional Information March 1, 2022 (as revised October 6, 2023) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 800-225-6020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Organization of the Fund 2 Additional Investment Policies and Risks 2 Investment Restrictions 22 Portfolio Turnover 24 Those Responsible for Management 24 Shareholders of the Fund 34 Investment A

June 29, 2023 424B3

Current Position(s) with the Trusts1

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Funds II John Hancock Funds III John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock Investment Trust II John H

May 1, 2023 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded

March 31, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated March 31, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) At a meeting held on March 28-30, 2023, the fund’s Board of Trustees approved an amendment, dated April 1, 2023 to the liquidity agreement (the “LA”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the fund dated December 2, 2015.

February 2, 2023 424B3

John Hancock Investors Trust

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated February 2, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

December 23, 2022 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded

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 jhit-html5675def14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST (JHI) - 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 ☐ Confiden

October 18, 2022 424B3

John Hancock Investors Trust

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated October 18, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

September 20, 2022 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust Supplement dated September 20, 2022, to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the “SAI”) Effective September 20, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the registered investment company listed above (the “Fund”) appointed each of the following individuals to serve as a Trustee of the Fund.

August 31, 2022 424B3

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information Supplement JOHN HANCOCK ASSET-BASED LENDING FUND JOHN HANCOCK BOND TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST II JOHN HANCOCK CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK CAPITAL SERIES JOHN HANCOCK MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK CURRENT INTEREST JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

August 19, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Asset-Based Lending Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunit

June 30, 2022 424B3

Range of Beneficial Ownership in the

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated June 30, 2022 to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the SAI) As of June 30, 2022 (the Effective Date), Dennis F.

May 24, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

424B3 1 jhit-html5062424b3.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST424B3 Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated May 24, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value

April 28, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

424B3 1 jhit-html4838424b3.htm JH INVESTORS TRUST424B3 Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated April 28, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) As of June 30, 2022 (the Effective Date), Dennis F. McCafferty will no longer serve as a portfolio manager of the fund. Accordingly, as of the Effective Date, all references to Mr. McC

March 31, 2022 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

424B3 1 jhit-html4583424b3.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST424B3 Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated March 31, 2022 to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the SAI) As of March 31, 2022 (the Effective Date), John F. Addeo and Jeffrey N. Given will no longer serve as portfolio managers of the fun

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

March 10, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

424B3 1 jhit-html4535424b3.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST424B3 Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Sovereign B

March 1, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated March 1, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) As of March 31, 2022 (the Effective Date), John F.

March 1, 2022 424B3

Up to 500,000 Shares John Hancock Investors Trust Common Shares

424B3 1 jhit-html4444424b3.htm JH INVESTORS TRUST424B3 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated March 1, 2022) Up to 500,000 Shares John Hancock Investors Trust Common Shares John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund commenced operations in January 1971 following an initial public offering. Investment Objectives. The Fund’s pri

February 28, 2022 CORRESP

John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund 601 Congress Street Boston MA 02210

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund 601 Congress Street Boston MA 02210 February 28, 2022 VIA EDGAR Mr. Sonny Oh Senior Counsel Division of Investment Management United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: John Hancock Investors Trust File Nos. 333-251350 & 811-04173 John Han

February 24, 2022 EX-99.(2)(K)(7)

Unit Investment Trust of Closed-End Funds Investment Agreement FT Series (the “Trust”) on behalf of each of its existing and future series that invests in an Acquired Fund and each closed-end investment company advised by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the “Adviser”) listed in Appendix A dated January 19, 2022

EX(2)(k)(7) RULE 12d1-4 UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST OF CLOSED-END FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2022, between FT Series (the “Trust”) on behalf of each of its existing and future series that invests in an Acquired Fund in reliance on the Rule as such terms are defined below, severally and not jointly, (each, an ”Acquiring Fund”), and each closed-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) advised by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the “Adviser”) listed in Appendix A, severally and not jointly (each an “Acquired Fund”).

February 24, 2022 EX-99.(2)(K)(5)

Exchange Traded Fund of Closed-End Funds Investment Agreement between First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF (the “Acquiring Fund”) and each closed-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) advised by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the “Adviser”), dated January 19, 2022

EX(2)(K)(5) RULE 12d1-4 EXCHANGE TRADED FUND OF CLOSED-END FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2022, between First Trust CEF Income Opportunity ETF (the “Acquiring Fund”) and each closed-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) advised by John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the “Adviser”), that is listed on Appendix A hereto (as may be amended from time to time), severally and not jointly (each an “Acquired Fund”).

February 24, 2022 EX-99.(2)(K)(6)

Fund of Funds Investment Agreement between the Acquiring Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”) and the Acquired Fund (the “Acquired Fund” and together with the Acquiring Fund, the “Funds”) listed on Schedule A dated January 19, 2022

EX(2)(k)(6) FUND OF FUNDS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of January 19, 2022, between the Acquiring Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), and the Acquired Fund (the “Acquired Fund” and together with the Acquiring Fund, the ”Funds”), listed on Schedule A.

February 24, 2022 EX-99.(2)(N)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Dated February 22, 2022

EX(2)(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of John Hancock Investors Trust of our report dated December 8, 2021, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in John Hancock Investors Trust’s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2021.

February 24, 2022 EX-99.(2)(S)

Calculation of Filing Fee Table

Exhibit (2)(s) Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form N-2 (Form Type) JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities(1) Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Regis

February 24, 2022 EX-99.(2)(K)(3)(K)

Amendment dated July 1, 2021 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services

EX(2)(k)(3)(k) AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES THIS AMENDMENT (“Amendment”) dated July 1, 2021 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services (the “Agreement”) dated June 1, 2002, as amended by and between Computershare Inc.

February 24, 2022 POS 8C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2022 1933 Act File No.

February 18, 2022 CORRESP

John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund 601 Congress Street Boston MA 02210

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund 601 Congress Street Boston MA 02210 February 18, 2022 VIA EDGAR Mr. Sonny Oh Senior Counsel Division of Investment Management United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: John Hancock Investors Trust File Nos. 333-251350 & 811-04173 John Han

February 15, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

424B3 1 jhit-html4390424b3.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST424B3 Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Investors Trust (the fund) Supplement dated February 15, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) As of March 31, 2022 (the Effective Date), John F. Addeo and Jeffrey N. Given will no longer serve as portfolio managers of the fund. Accordingly, as of the Effective Date

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 jhi-123121a3.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* John Hancock Investors Trust (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 410142103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box t

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 28, 2021 POS 8C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 28, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 28, 2021 1933 Act File No.

December 28, 2021 EX-99.(2)(S)

Power of Attorney dated December 9, 2021

EXHIBIT (2)(s) 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-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund (each a “Trust” and collectively the “Trusts”) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustee or Officer of each Trust, each a Massachusetts business trust, does hereby appoint Ariel Ayanna, Sarah M.

December 28, 2021 EX-99.(2)(K)(3)(J)

Amendment dated July 1, 2018 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services

EXHIBIT (2)(k)(3)(j) AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES THIS AMENDMENT (“Amendment”) dated July 1, 2018 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services (the “Agreement”) dated June 1, 2002, as amended by and between Computershare Inc.

December 28, 2021 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts, 02216-2805

COVER 11 filename11.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts, 02216-2805 December 28, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Trust”) File Nos. 333-251350; 811-04173 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of John Hancock Investors Trust (the

December 28, 2021 EX-99.(2)(K)(3)(I)

Amendment dated June 30, 2016 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services

EXHIBIT (2)(k)(3)(i) AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES 1 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated June 30, 2016 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services, as amended (the “Agreement’1) dated June 1, 2002, as amended by and between Computershare Inc.

December 28, 2021 EX-99.(2)(E)

Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Dividend Reinvestment Plan dated June 25, 2021

EXHIBIT (2)(e) John Hancock Closed-End Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan Dear Shareholder: Thank you for selecting a John Hancock Closed-End Fund (the “Fund”) for your investment portfolio.

December 28, 2021 EX-99.(2)(K)(3)(H)

Amendment dated June 30, 2014 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services

EXHIBIT (2)(k)(3)(h) AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014 1 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.

December 27, 2021 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fu

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

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

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.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

March 1, 2021 424B3

Up to 500,000 Shares John Hancock Investors Trust Common Shares

Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated March 1, 2021) Up to 500,000 Shares John Hancock Investors Trust Common Shares John Hancock Investors Trust (the ?Fund?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.

February 26, 2021 CORRESP

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John Hancock Investors Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02216-2805 February 26, 2021 VIA EDGAR Mr.

February 24, 2021 CORRESP

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John Hancock Investors Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02216-2805 February 24, 2021 VIA EDGAR Mr.

February 19, 2021 CORRESP

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John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund 601 Congress Street Boston MA 02210 February 19, 2021 VIA EDGAR Mr.

February 16, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* John Hancock Investors Trust

SC 13G/A 1 jhi-123120a2.htm 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* John Hancock Investors Trust (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 410142103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate

January 29, 2021 DEFA14A

- JH INVESTORS TRUST (JHI)_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 21, 2020 COVER

December 11, 2020

December 11, 2020 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.

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

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

February 21, 2020 EX-99.(2)(R)(1)

John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (Revised November 7, 2019) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Investment Management, LLC and John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers, LLC, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) John Hanc

EXHIBIT 99.(2)(r)(1) John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (Revised November 7, 2019) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Investment Management, LLC and John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers, LLC, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) and John Hancock Investment Management Distributors, LLC John Hancock Distributors, LLC, each open-end fund, closed-end fund, and exchange

February 21, 2020 EX-99.(2)(R)(3)

previously filed as exhibit 99.(2)(r)(3) to the Fund’s Shelf Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on February 21, 2020 (Accession No. 0001133228-20-000623).

EX-99.(2)(R)(3) 5 jhit-html1986ex992r3.htm CODE OF ETHICS FOR INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2005 AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 2020 EXHIBIT 99.(2)(r)(3) Code of Ethics for the Independent Trustees of the John Hancock Funds Effective December 6, 2005 Amended and Restated January 1, 2020 The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the John Hancock Funds1 has adopted this co

February 21, 2020 EX-99.(2)(R)(2)

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EXHIBIT 99.(2)(r)(2) Global Code of Ethics Every day we make individual choices which reflect on the collective reputation of the Manulife and John Hancock brands. Our global standards for business ethics and our well-regarded reputation for integrity differentiate our brands in the marketplace and have been critical factors in our past as well as our future success. We are proud of Manulife Asset

February 21, 2020 EX-99.(2)(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EXHIBIT 99.(2)(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of John Hancock Investors Trust of our report dated December 13, 2019 relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in John Hancock Investors Trust’s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended Oc

February 21, 2020 486BPOS

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust 486BPOS - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST_486BPOS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2020 1933 Act File No.

February 21, 2020 EX-99.(2)(S)

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 Incom

EX-99.(2)(S) 6 jhit-html1986ex992s.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY DATED DECEMBER 12, 2019 EXHIBIT 99.(2)(s) 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

February 14, 2020 SC 13G/A

XJHIX / John Hancock Investors Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

December 12, 2019 DEF 14A

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust DEF 14A - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST (JHI)_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

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST John Hancock Investors Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-19 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

March 28, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

March 28, 2019 N-Q

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust 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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvato

February 22, 2019 486BPOS

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust 486BPOS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2019 1933 Act File No.

February 22, 2019 EX-99.(2)(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EXHIBIT 99. (2)(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of John Hancock Investors Trust of our report dated December 18, 2018, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in John Hancock Investors Trust’s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended

February 22, 2019 EX-99.(2)(A)

previously filed as exhibit 99.(2)(a) to the Fund’s shelf registration statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on February 22, 2019 (Accession No. 0001133228-19-000525).

EXHIBIT 99.(2)(a) AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF TRUST John Hancock Investors Trust To the City Clerk of Boston, Massachusetts It is hereby stated that: 1. This document constitutes an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (hereinafter called the “Declaration”) of John Hancock Investors Trust (hereinafter called the “business trust”). 2. The Declaration amended by this document w

February 22, 2019 EX-99.(2)(R)(2)

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EX-99.(2)(R)(2) 5 html737ex99-2r2.htm CODE OF ETHICS MANULIFE ASSET MANAGEMENT (US), LLC AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 1, 2018 EXHIBIT 99.(2)(r)(2) Global Code of Ethics Every day we make individual choices which reflect on the collective reputation of the Manulife and John Hancock brands. Our global standards for business ethics and our well-regarded reputation for integrity differentiate our brands in the

February 22, 2019 EX-99.(2)(R)(1)

John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (Revised January 1, 2019) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) John Hancock Funds, L

EXHIBIT 99.(2)(r)(1) John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (Revised January 1, 2019) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) John Hancock Funds, LLC John Hancock Distributors, LLC, each open-end fund, closed-end fund, and exchange traded fund advised by a John Hancock Advise

February 22, 2019 EX-99.(2)(S)

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 Incom

EXHIBIT (2)(s) 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-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund (each a “Trust” and collectively the “Trusts”) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustee or Officer of each Trust, each a Massachusetts business trust, does hereby appoint John J.

February 14, 2019 SC 13G

XJHIX / John Hancock Investors Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 jhi-123118.htm SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* John Hancock Investors Trust (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 410142103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check

December 13, 2018 DEF 14A

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 e508895def14a.htm 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 pe

September 27, 2018 N-Q

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d346826.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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offi

September 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

April 2, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

April 2, 2018 N-Q

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust 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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvato

February 28, 2018 POS EX

XJHIX / John Hancock Investors Trust POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2018 1933 Act File No.

February 28, 2018 EX-99.(2)(1)

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210

EX-99.(2)(1) 2 h10051195ex9921.htm EXHIBIT 99.(2)(1)-LEGAL OPINION DATED MARCH 1, 2018 Exhibit (2)(l) JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 March 1, 2018 To whom it may concern: John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Trust”) is a business trust formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Trust”), with the powers and authority set forth under

February 28, 2018 CORRESP

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust CORRESP

John Hancock Investors Trust 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 February 28, 2018 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

February 27, 2018 CORRESP

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust CORRESP

John Hancock Investors Trust 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 February 27, 2018 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

February 9, 2018 CORRESP

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust CORRESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm John Hancock Investors Trust 601 Congress Street Boston MA 02210 February 9, 2018 VIA EDGAR Sonny Oh Senior Counsel Division of Investment Management United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: John Hancock Investors Trust File Nos. 333-222087 & 811-04173 Dear Mr. Oh, We have reviewed the Staff’s comments on the registration

December 27, 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 Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considere

December 14, 2017 DEF 14A

XJHIX / John Hancock Investors Trust 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

September 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 d329251ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 suc

September 29, 2017 N-Q

John Hancock Investors Trust - 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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvat

June 28, 2017 EX-99.77(C)

EX-99.77(C)

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

March 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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact n

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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvat

March 30, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

February 24, 2017 EX-99.(2)(S)

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Floating Rate High Income Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Income Securities Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Pr

Exhibit (2)(s) John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Floating Rate High Income 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 Strategic Diversified Income Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund (each a “Trust” and collectively the “Trusts”) POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned Trustee or Officer of each Trust, each a Massachusetts business trust, does hereby appoint John J.

February 24, 2017 EX-99.(2)(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (2)(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 12, 2016, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the October 31, 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust, which are also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.

February 24, 2017 486BPOS

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2017 1933 Act File No.

February 24, 2017 EX-99.(2)(B)(1)

previously filed as exhibit 99.(2)(b)(1) to post-effective amendment No. 2 to the Fund’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on February 24, 2017 (Accession No. 0001133228-17-000929).

EX-99.(2)(B)(1) 2 e460006ex99-2b1.htm AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS Exhibit (2)(b)(1) AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST DATED JANUARY 22, 2016 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 res

February 24, 2017 EX-99.(2)(R)(1)

John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (revised March 8, 2016) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) John Hancock Funds, LLC

Exhibit (2)(r)(1) John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (revised March 8, 2016) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) John Hancock Funds, LLC John Hancock Distributors, LLC, each open-end and closed-end fund advised by a John Hancock Adviser (the “John Hancock Affiliated Funds”), and John Hancock Worldwide Investors, PLC (together, called “John Hancock”) John Hancock is required by law to adopt a Code of Ethics.

January 3, 2017 DEFA14A

John Hancock Investors Trust JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST - DEFA14A

defa14a-jhit.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing 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-Advantaged Dividend Income

December 27, 2016 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 Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considere

November 30, 2016 DEFA14A

John Hancock Investors Trust 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 18, 2016 DEF 14A

John Hancock Investors Trust 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

September 26, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Investors Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d311682.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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offi

September 26, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST DATED JANUARY 22, 2016

EX-99.77(Q)(1) 3 d307181ex99-77q1itbara.htm EX-99.77(Q)(1) AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST DATED JANUARY 22, 2016 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 the majorit

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 26, 201.

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST January 22, 2016

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST January 22, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS 1 ARTICLE II - OFFICES 2 Section 2.

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST JANUARY 22, 2016

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST JANUARY 22, 2016 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I NAME AND DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.

March 29, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Investors Trust N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d301568.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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offi

March 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

February 26, 2016 EX-99.(2)(A)(4)

previously filed as exhibit 99.(2)(a)(4) to the Funds Shelf Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2016 (Accession No. 0001133228-16-007669).

Exhibit (2)(a)(4) JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST JANUARY 22, 2016 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I NAME AND DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.

February 26, 2016 EX-99.(2)(B)(2)

– previously filed as exhibit 99.(2)(b)(2) to the Fund’s Shelf Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2016 (Accession No. 0001133228-16-007669).

Exhibit (2)(b)(2) AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST January 22, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I - Definitions 1 Article II - Offices 2 Section 2.

February 26, 2016 EX-99.(2)(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (2)(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 16, 2015, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the October 31, 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust, which is also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.

February 26, 2016 EX-99.(2)(R)(2)

Manulife Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Exhibit (2)(r)(2) Global Code of Ethics Every day we make individual choices which reflect on the collective reputation of the Manulife and John Hancock brands.

February 26, 2016 486BPOS

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-2

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2016 1933 Act File No.

February 26, 2016 EX-99.(2)(R)(1)

John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (revised January 1, 2013) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) John Hancock Funds, L

Exhibit (2)(r)(1) John Hancock Code of Ethics January 1, 2008 (revised January 1, 2013) This is the Code of Ethics for the following: John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (each, a “John Hancock Adviser”) John Hancock Funds, LLC John Hancock Distributors, LLC, and each open-end and closed-end fund advised by a John Hancock Adviser (the “John Hancock Affiliated Funds”) (together, called “John Hancock”) John Hancock is required by law to adopt a Code of Ethics.

February 26, 2016 EX-99.(2)(S)

(each a “Trust”) POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit (2)(s) John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Floating Rate High Income Fund John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Exchange

December 22, 2015 EX-99.77B

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2015, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considere

December 22, 2015 EX-99.77Q1

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISOR

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT Appendix A to each of the above referenced Fund?s Subadvisory Agreement dated December 31, 2005, is hereby amended to clarify and reflect

December 16, 2015 DEFA14A

John Hancock Investors Trust DEFA 14A

DEFA14A 1 e426946defa14a.htm DEFA 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

December 7, 2015 DEF 14A

John Hancock Investors Trust DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 e426318def14a.htm 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 pe

September 28, 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 Investors Trust (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 misleading with res

September 28, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Investors Trust 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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvat

June 25, 2015 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISOR

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT Appendix A to each of the above referenced Fund?s Subadvisory Agreement dated December 31, 2005, is hereby amended to clarify and reflect

June 25, 2015 EX-99.77C

Shareholder meeting

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

June 25, 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.

June 19, 2015 CORRESP

John Hancock Investors Trust ESP

K&L Gates LLP State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111 T +1 617 261 3100 F +1 617 261 3175 klgates.

March 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

March 27, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Investors Trust 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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvat

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.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISOR

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT Appendix A to each of the above referenced Fund’s Subadvisory Agreement dated December 31, 2005, is hereby amended to clarify and reflect the following: Fund Percentage of Average Daily Managed Assets John Hancock Income Securities Trust Up to $150 million: 0.

December 24, 2014 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 Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considere

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

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”).

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

Appendix A John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Floating Rate High Income Fund John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hanc

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.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

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 1 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.

December 5, 2014 DEFA14A

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust 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 DEF 14A

JHI / Hancock (JOHN) Investors Trust 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

September 24, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

binvestorstrustcerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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

September 24, 2014 N-Q

John Hancock Investors Trust - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

ainvestorstrust.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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices

June 26, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

Ex NSAR Item 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

bmeeting77c.htm Ex NSAR Item 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders JHI Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of twelve (12) Trustees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified. Each Trustee was re-elected by the f

June 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

1. Services. Subject to the general supervision of the Boards of Trustees of the Trusts (the “Boards of Trustees”), John Hancock will provide (a) to the Trusts and each of the Funds the services set forth below, and (b) to each of the Funds (if any)

SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 1st day of January, 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”).

March 27, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

N-Q 1 ainvestorstrust.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Add

March 27, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 misleading with

February 26, 2014 EX-99.(2)(S)

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Floating Rate High Income Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Income Securities Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Pr

EX-99.(2)(S) 5 e369581ex992s.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit (2)(s) John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Floating Rate High Income 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 Inc

February 26, 2014 EX-99.(2)(K)(3)(G)

previously filed as exhibit 99.(2)(k)(3)(g) to the Fund’s Shelf Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2014 (0001133228-14-000838).

Exhibit (2)(k)(3)(g) AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES March 31, 2013 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated March 31, 2013 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services dated June 1, 2002, as amended (the “Agreement”), is entered into among Computershare Shareowner Services LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Agent”), and Jo

February 26, 2014 EX-99.(2)(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (2)(n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 20, 2013, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the October 31, 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust, which is also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.

February 26, 2014 486BPOS

- 486BPOS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2014 1933 Act File No.

February 26, 2014 EX-99.(2)(E)

previously filed as exhibit 99.(2)(e) to the Fund’s Shelf Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2014 (Accession No. 0001133228-14-000838).

Exhibit (2)(e) John Hancock Closed-End Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan Dear Shareholder: Thank you for selecting a John Hancock Closed-End Fund (the “Fund”) for your investment portfolio.

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 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 Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considere

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

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 3 cbylawp577q1a.htm AMENDED BY-LAW AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS 1 ARTICLE II - OFFICES 2 Section 2.1 Principal Office 2 Section 2.2 Other Offices 2 ARTICLE III - SHAREHOLDERS 2 Section 3.1 Meetings 2 Section 3.2 Conduct of Meetings 3 Section 3.3 Annual Meetings 3 Section 3.4 Speci

October 3, 2013 EX-99.(B)

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST September 27, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST September 27, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I - Definitions 1 Article II - Offices 2 Section 2.

October 3, 2013 POS EX

- POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2013 1933 Act File No.

October 3, 2013 EX-99.(E)

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Offering the Dividend Reinvestment Plan

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Dividend Reinvestment Plan Dear Shareholder: Thank you for selecting a John Hancock Closed-End Fund (the “Fund”) for your investment portfolio.

September 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

binvestorstrustcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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,

September 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

ainvestorstrust.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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Item Amount Note

x2revisedtaagreement.htm Schedule 1 to Exhibit D 3/30/13 INVESTOR PLAN SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE Item Amount Note Paid By 1 Plan Set Up Fee $2,500 Per Fund Company Fulfillment Processing $5.50 Per request Company Reinvestment Trading Fee $.05 Per share Participant Purchase of Additional Shares By check By Electronic Transfer Trading Fee $5.00 $2.00 $.05 Per investment Per investment Per share Particip

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

By: /s/Jay McHale

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES March 31, 2013 1 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated March 31, 2013 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services dated June 1, 2002, as amended (the “Agreement”), is entered into among Computershare Shareowner Services LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Agent”), and John Hancock Financia

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77C VOTES

Investors Trust (JHI)

Investors Trust (JHI) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 9, 2012.

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Initial Term of Agreement: Fees Not Subject to Increase Administration & Account Maintenance Dividend Disbursement Fee

x3stocktransfersch.htm Exhibit D Revised 3/31/13 STOCK TRANSFER FEE SCHEDULE The following schedule is intended to be a comprehensive summary of the fees associated with this proposal. The pricing as listed below is valid for ninety days from the date of submission or until “date”. Fees are not subject to increase during the initial term. Initial Term of Agreement: 15 Months[1] Fees Not Subject to

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D

dpolicy77dinvtrust.htm ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D For John Hancock Income Securities Trust For John Hancock Investors Trust: On March 20, 2013, the Board of Trustees of each Fund has approved revisions to the Funds’ investment policies. The revised investment policies provide that each Fund’s investments in investment grade and below investment grade securities will be cal

March 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

ainvestorstrust.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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices

March 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

binvestorstrustcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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,

February 22, 2013 CORRESP

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John Hancock Investors Trust 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 February 22, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 23, 2013 POS 8C

- POS 8C

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 22, 2013 1933 Act File No.

January 23, 2013 EX-99.(2)(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 21, 2012, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the October 31, 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust, which is also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.

January 23, 2013 COVER

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January 22, 2013 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 23, 2013 EX-99.(2)(S)

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly known as John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund) John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund John Hancock Flexible Income Opportunities Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancoc

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly known as John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund) John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund John Hancock Flexible Income Opportunities Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Income Securities Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hancock Preferred In

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Investors Trust (JHI)

EX-99.77C VOTES 3 cmeetinginvestorstrust77c.htm SHAREHOLDER MEETING ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Investors Trust (JHI) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 9, 2012. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of thirteen (13) Nominees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified. Eac

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 Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considere

November 20, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm John Hancock Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805 November 19, 2012 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Laura Hatch Re: John Hancock Funds Annual Reports to Shareholders Dear Ms. Hatch: This letter responds to the comments of the staff of the Securities and

November 8, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

binvestorsnsarlet77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Uni

November 2, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

binvestorsnsarlet77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Uni

September 28, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

binvestorstrustcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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,

September 28, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - INVESTORS TRUST

ainvestorstrust.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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices

September 19, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

September 13, 2012 DEF 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

DEF 14A 1 d408983ddef14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 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

September 4, 2012 POS EX

- JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

posex As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2012 1933 Act File No.

September 4, 2012 EX-99.(2)(L)(1)

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exv99wx2yxlyx1y August 31, 2012 John Hancock Investors Trust 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to John Hancock Investors Trust, a business trust formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Trust”), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of Post-Effective Amendment No.

September 4, 2012 EX-99.(2)(H)(2)

FORM OF DEALER AGREEMENT John Hancock Funds, LLC 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210

exv99wx2yxhyx2y FORM OF DEALER AGREEMENT John Hancock Funds, LLC 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 [], 2012 [Name] [Address] RE: At-the-Market Offerings by John Hancock Investors Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time John Hancock Funds, LLC (the “Manager”, “we” or “us”) will act as manager of registered at-the-market offerings by John Hancock Investors Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Fund”), of the Fund’s common shares of beneficial interest, no par value (the “Common Shares”).

September 4, 2012 EX-99.(2)(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX-99.(2)(N) 4 b90897a1exv99wx2yxny.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, LLP CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 22, 2011, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights which appear in the O

August 14, 2012 CORRESP

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corresp John Hancock Investors Trust 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 August 14, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

August 1, 2012 CORRESP

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corresp John Hancock Investors Trust 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 August 1, 2012 VIA EDGAR Brion R.

June 29, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR

xmeeting77cp5.htm ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Investors Trust The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 20, 2012. The following action was taken by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of ten (10) Trustees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified or such earlier date as required by the By-laws of the Fund. Each nomine

March 29, 2012 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 Investors Trust (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 misleading wit

March 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

ainvestortrust.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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices)

January 5, 2012 COVER

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ginvtrustltr.htm December 13, 2011 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Registrant”) File Nos. 811-4173 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 N-CSR f

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Investors Trust

dinvestorstrustnew.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Investors Trust On September 13, 2011, the Board of Trustees amended the Fund’s investment policy relating to investments in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. Under the revised policy, the Fund is permitted to invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities that are d

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 Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considere

November 28, 2011 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 o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

November 25, 2011 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 o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

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 81-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvator

September 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

binvestorstrustcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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

June 29, 2011 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Investors Trust

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Investors Trust The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 21, 2011.

June 29, 2011 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Investors Trust

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Investors Trust On March 9, 2011, the Board of Trustees amended the Fund?s investment policy regarding the use of reverse repurchase agreement transactions.

April 1, 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 Investors Trust (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 misleading wit

April 1, 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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvato

January 6, 2011 COVER

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December 17, 2010 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.

December 30, 2010 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 nsar.htm ACCOUNTANT'S LETTER Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accou

December 30, 2010 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 2010 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF 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 E

AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 2010 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF 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 EACH DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 AS AMENDED AND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND DATED DECEMBER 16, 2003 AS AMENDED MARCH 8, 2005 AS AMENDED ; Section 4.

November 30, 2010 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 o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Def

November 24, 2010 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 o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

September 28, 2010 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 Investors Trust (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 misleading wit

September 28, 2010 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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvato

June 28, 2010 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 22, 2010.

March 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

binvestorstrustcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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

March 29, 2010 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvat

December 28, 2009 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 Investors Trust, In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2009, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting

meeting.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On May 18, 2009, an adjourned session of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust was held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts for the purpose of considering and voting upon the proposals listed below: Proposal 1: Election of eleven Trustees to serve until their respectiv

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST ADVISORY AGREEMENT

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST ADVISORY AGREEMENT Advisory Agreement dated July 1, 2009, between John Hancock Investors Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Fund?), and John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?JHA? or the ?Adviser?).

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2009 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2009 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 That the By-Laws be, and they hereby are, amended as follows: 1.

December 2, 2009 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 þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Defin

September 28, 2009 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 Investors Trust (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 misleading wit

September 28, 2009 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

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 811-4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Salvato

June 25, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On May 18, 2009, an adjourned session of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of John Hancock Investors Trust was held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, for the purpose of considering and voting upon the proposals listed below.

March 30, 2009 N-Q

SIGNATURES

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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Alfred

March 30, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

binvestorstrustex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 w

March 9, 2009 DEFA14A

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST AND INCOME SECURITIES TRUST IMPORTANT REMINDER PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES BEFORE April 14, 2009 March 9, 2009 Dear John Hancock Shareholder, I am writing to you in regard to materials I previously sent you relating to proposals that will be voted on at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the John Hancock Investors Trust and the Income Securities Trust, scheduled for April 14, 2009 Given the turmoil in the markets, I am not surprised that you haven?t had time to review the materials and return your vote.

February 6, 2009 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2009. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-04173 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES E

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2009.

January 23, 2009 CORRESP

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response.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing January 23, 2009 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Brion R. Thompson, Esq. Re: Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A for the following Funds: File No. John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund 811-08568 John Hancock Bond Trust 811-03006 John Hancock Cali

January 21, 2009 CORRESP

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response.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing January 21, 2009 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Brion R. Thompson, Esq. Re: Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A for the following Funds: File No. John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund 811-08568 John Hancock Bond Trust 811-03006 John Hancock Cali

January 9, 2009 PRE 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST

pre14a Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2009.

January 9, 2009 COVER

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December 29, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF 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 TAX-ADVANTAGED

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF 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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND As Amended: March 11, 2008 Article IV.

December 29, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST As Amended effective: October 15, 2008 (Articles III, VIII and IX)

bylawamended.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST As Amended effective: October 15, 2008 (Articles III, VIII and IX) Article III, Section 3.12, paragraphs (a) and (b) are hereby amended to read in their entirety as follows (with additions shown in bold text): ARTICLE III SHAREHOL

December 29, 2008 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On March 31, 2008, the Annual Meeting of the Fund was held to elect seven Trustees.

December 29, 2008 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 Investors Trust, In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the John Hancock Investors Trust (the ?Fund?) as of and for the period ended October 31, 2008, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we cons

December 1, 2008 N-Q

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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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Alfred

December 1, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

einvestorstrustex-99cert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 w

August 29, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 5, 1984 AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ON AUGUST 26, 2003 OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Whereas the Board of Trustees recommended and, on March 31, 2008, the shareholders approved the proposal to amend the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust as follows to permit the delegation of dividend declaration authority to the Dividend Committee: Now therefore, the undersigned being a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Trust hereby adopt the following amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust to permit the delegation of dividend declaration authority to the Dividend Committee: Section 2.

August 29, 2008 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

meeting.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On March 31, 2008, the Annual Meeting of the Fund was held to elect seven Trustees. Proxies covering 10,295,799 common and preferred shares of beneficial interest were voted at the meeting. The common shareholders elected the following Trustees to serve until their respective

May 30, 2008 N-Q

John Hancock

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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Alfred

May 30, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

binvestorstrustexnncert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 w

February 29, 2008 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 Investors Trust In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Investors Trust (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), we considered

February 14, 2008 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2008.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-4173 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) [X] Filed by the Registrant [ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Prelimi

February 8, 2008 CORRESP

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 February 8, 2008 Mr.

January 28, 2008 PRE 14A

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-4173 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) [X] Filed by the Registrant [ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [X] Prelimin

January 28, 2008 COVER

On behalf of John Hancock Investors Trust (the “Trust”), we transmit herewith for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 14a-6(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), the Trust’s prelimi

invstrs - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805 January 28, 2008 Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Preliminary Proxy Materials on Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 File Nos. 811-4173 Ladies and Gentlem

November 28, 2007 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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact n

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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Alfred

November 28, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

binvestorstrustexnn.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Investors Trust (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 m

May 24, 2007 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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact n

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- 4173 John Hancock Investors Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Alfred

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