Global shockwaves and economic uncertainty gave stock market investors a rocky ride in 2011. Yet, the stock market has historically remained the highest-performing asset class over the long term. How can you tap that long-term potential without taking on too much risk?

John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund (JGYAX) is a diversified global equity fund that seeks to generate a high level of income with an emphasis on risk management. The Fund invests in global companies that are cash rich and focused on "shareholder yield" by using their free cash flow for dividend payments, share repurchases and debt reduction. The Fund offers individual shareholders the institutional expertise of Epoch Investment Partners, a proven asset management team whose portfolio managers average over 30 years of investment experience.

For more information about John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund, talk to your financial professional. Or go to www.jhfunds.com and click on the Fund name under the "Mutual Funds" tab.

Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, has additional risks, such as currency and market volatility and political and social instability. If the Fund invests in illiquid securities, it may be difficult to sell them at a price approximating their value. Hedging and other strategic transactions may increase volatility of a fund and, if the transaction is not successful, could result in a significant loss. The distribution rate and income amounts reflect past amounts distributed and may not be indicative of future rates or income amounts. Distribution rates and income amounts can change at any time. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund's prospectus.