JOHN HANCOCK BOND FUND CLASS A 

The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with prudent investment risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of bonds. The advisor contemplates that at least 75% of its net assets will be in investment-grade debt securities and cash and cash equivalents. It will not invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Under normal market conditions, the advisor does not anticipate investing more than 25% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities (excluding Canadian securities).