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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund is a continuously offered, non-diversified, closed-end interval fund organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The fund's investment objective is to generate a total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of asset-backed securities (ABS), including commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities (CMBS and RMBS), collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), and significant risk transfer (SRT) transactions. The fund also utilizes derivatives, including credit default swaps, options, and foreign exchange contracts, primarily for hedging interest rate, credit, and currency risks.
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Jan 03, 2024
09:27
Redemptions
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund opened its August 3, 2026 quarterly offer to repurchase 10% of outstanding shares, allowing tenders by September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at net asset value.
Nov 28, 2025
17:01
Compliance
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund reported a 2026 annual fund notice report for the year ended June 30, 2026, signed by Kristie M. Feinberg, President.
Jan 23, 2024
13:50
Ownership, Personnel
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund Director Frances G. Rathke disclosed no securities ownership as of June 18, 2026.
Feb 23, 2026
13:35
Ownership, Personnel
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Kristie Feinberg, Director and President/CEO, reported no securities owned in John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund as of June 18, 2026.
Oct 18, 2024
15:04
Marketing Materials
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund shareholders approved two Trustee elections effective June 22, 2026, adding one Non-Independent Trustee and one Independent Trustee. Trustee biographies and current board references are updated to reflect the leadership changes.
Aug 07, 2024
09:58
Personnel
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund shareholders are asked to elect William K. Bacic, Frances G. Rathke and Kristie M. Feinberg as three Trustees on June 18, 2026. If elected, all continuing Trustees would have been elected by shareholders.
Apr 04, 2026
08:55
Redemptions
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund opened a quarterly offer to repurchase 10% of outstanding shares at net asset value from May 4 through June 2, 2026. Shareholders must tender by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2.
Feb 23, 2024
13:20
Compliance
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund is covered under a $2.1 million joint fidelity bond from Continental for December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The arrangement provides at least the recovery available under a standalone $450,000 minimum bond.
Aug 13, 2024
15:40
Ownership
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund shareholders are asked to elect three nominees at a June 18, 2026 special meeting, with 6 million eligible shares. Approval would make all governing members shareholder-elected and permit certain future vacancy appointments without another vote.
Sep 26, 2025
15:53
Marketing Materials, Redemptions
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund updated its offering prospectus, reporting about $83 million in net assets at October 31, 2025. Investors remain limited to quarterly repurchase offers currently expected at 10%.
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John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund
John Hancock Investments is responsible for managing John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund.
John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund launched in 2025.
John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund is registered as a '40 Act fund.
John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund is structured as a Interval CEF fund.
You can invest in John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund by meeting its eligibility requirements and subscribing through the fund's offering process or an approved platform. Visit their website for more details.
You can invest in John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund daily, subject to eligibility and fund subscription deadlines.
You can redeem shares of John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund quarterly, subject to redemption limits and notice requirements.
Shares of John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund can be purchased in USD.
John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund's fiscal year end is October 31.
John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund's net asset value was $114 million and its portfolio had a fair value of $150.2 million as of April 30, 2026.
Among other deal types, John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund primarily makes Debt Investments.
Among other asset classes, John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund primarily invests in CLO-CDO-CMO.
Among other regions, John Hancock CQS Asset Backed Securities Fund primarily invests in the USA.
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