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John Hancock Investment Trust - John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Class NAV
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August 18, 2025 N-14

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2025 File No. 333-[ ] UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] PRE-EFFECTIVE AMEND

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2025 File No.

August 18, 2025 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of John Hancock Investment Trust of our reports dated December 16, 2024, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund and John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund, which appear in John Hancock Investment Trust’s Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2024.

August 18, 2025 EX-99.11

K&L Gates LLP

Opinion and Consent of K&L Gates LLP regarding legality of issuance of shares an Exhibit 11 K&L Gates LLP One Congress Street Suite 2900 Boston, MA 02114 T + 1 617 261 3100 www.

August 18, 2025 EX-99.12

OPINION

Form of Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters Exhibit 12 [ ], 2025 John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of a Massachusetts Business Trust Ladies and Gentleman

August 18, 2025 EX-99.16

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY

Power of Attorney Exhibit 16 John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint Kinga Kapuscinski, Nicholas J.

August 18, 2025 EX-99.17

JOHN HANCOCK ESG LARGE CAP CORE FUND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD [DECEMBER 10, 2025] THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST

Form of Proxy Card Exhibit 17 PO Box 211230, Eagan, MN 55121-9984 VOTE ONLINE 1.  Read the proxy statement. 2.  Go to:    [ ] 3.  Follow the simple instructions. VOTE BY PHONE 1.  Read the proxy statement and have the proxy card at hand. 2.  Call toll-free [ ] 3.  Follow the simple instructions.   VOTE BY MAIL 1.  Read the proxy statement. 2.  Check the appropriate box on the reverse side of the p

August 7, 2025 EX-99.(12)(A)

OPINION

Tax Opinion of K&L Gates LLP. April 25, 2025 John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund a series of John Hancock Funds II 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of Massachusetts Business Trusts Ladies and Gentleman: John Hancock Funds II, a Massachusetts busines

August 7, 2025 POS EX

1933 Act File No. 333- 284201 As filed with the SEC on August 7, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. POST-EFFECTIVE AMEND

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 1933 Act File No. 333- 284201 As filed with the SEC on August 7, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Bo

August 7, 2025 EX-99.(4)

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Termination. AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of April 25, 2025, between John Hancock Funds II, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Acquired Fund Trust”), on behalf of its series, John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and John Hancoc

August 7, 2025 EX-99.(12)(A)(1)

August 7, 2025

Consent of K&L Gates LLP. August 7, 2025 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund, a series of John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”) Registration Statement on Form N-14 Ladies and Gentlemen: We consent to the filing of our tax opinion as an exhibit to the Post Effective A

June 27, 2025 EX-99.12(A)(1)

June 27, 2025

Consent of K&L Gates LLP June 27, 2025 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.

June 27, 2025 EX-99.12(A)

OPINION

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters. May 16, 2025 John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re:  Reorganization to Combine Series of a Massachusetts Business Trust Ladies and Gentleman

June 27, 2025 EX-99.4

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION (“Agreement”) is made as of May 16, 2025, between John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of its series, John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and on behalf of its series, John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).

June 27, 2025 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2025 File No. 333-284249 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] PRE-EFFECTIVE AMEN

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2025 File No.

May 12, 2025 EX-99.12(A)

Three Bryant Park

Opinion of Dechert LLP on tax matters Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

May 12, 2025 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2025 File No. 333-284389 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] PRE-EFFECTIVE AMEND

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2025 File No.

May 12, 2025 EX-99.4

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION (“Agreement”) is made as of April 4, 2025, between John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of its series, John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and on behalf of its series, John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).

April 24, 2025 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. ______)

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

April 22, 2025 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.  )

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

April 3, 2025 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. ______)

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

March 24, 2025 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. ______)

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

March 13, 2025 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. ______)

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

March 11, 2025 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. ______)

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

February 26, 2025 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 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)) ☐ Definit

February 21, 2025 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. ______)

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

February 13, 2025 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. ____)

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

January 21, 2025 EX-99.14(A)(1)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX 14 (a)(1) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of John Hancock Investment Trust of our report dated December 16, 2024, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Investment Trust) Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2024.

January 21, 2025 EX-99.11

EX 11

EX 11 One International Place, 40th Floor 100 Oliver Street Boston, MA 02110-2605 +1 617 728 7100 Main +1 617 426 6567 Fax www.

January 21, 2025 EX-99.12

EX 12

EX 12 Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

January 21, 2025 EX-99.16

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY

EX 16 John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint Kinga Kapuscinski, Nicholas J.

January 21, 2025 N-14

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2025

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2025 File No. [   ] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachuset

January 21, 2025 EX-99.14(A)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX 14(a) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Experts” and “Representations and Warranties” in the Information Statement/Prospectus included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of John Hancock Investment Trust.

January 13, 2025 EX-99.16

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 16 John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint, Kinga Kapuscinski, Nicholas J.

January 13, 2025 EX-99.14

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

EX 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of John Hancock Investment Trust of our reports dated December 16, 2024, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund and John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund (two of the funds constituting John Hancock Investment Trust) Annual Reports on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2024.

January 13, 2025 N-14

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2025

Table of Contents As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 13, 2025 File No. [ ] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Bos

January 13, 2025 EX-99.12

OPINION

Exhibit 12 [ ], 2025 John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of a Massachusetts Business Trust Ladies and Gentleman: John Hancock Investment Trust, a

January 13, 2025 EX-99.17

EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT Your Proxy Vote is important! PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR PROXY TODAY Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY JOHN HANCOCK ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND PROXY FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDER

Exhibit 17 EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT Your Proxy Vote is important! PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR PROXY TODAY Please detach at perforation before mailing.

January 13, 2025 EX-99.11

K&L Gates LLP

Exhibit 11 K&L Gates LLP One Congress Street Suite 2900 Boston, MA 02114 T + 1 617 261 3100 www.

January 10, 2025 EX-99.12

OPINION

Exhibit 12 January 10, 2025 John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund a series of John Hancock Funds II 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of Massachusetts Business Trusts Ladies and Gentleman: John Hancock Funds II, a Massachusetts business trust (“JHF II”

January 10, 2025 EX-99.4

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION

EXHIBIT A FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND TERMINATION (the “Agreement”) is made as of [   ], 2024, between John Hancock Funds II, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Acquired Fund Trust”), on behalf of its series, John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts bus

January 10, 2025 N-14

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2025 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT N

Table of Contents File No. [333-   ] As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2025 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Bos

January 10, 2025 EX-99.11

K&L Gates LLP

Exhibit 11 K&L Gates LLP One Congress Street Suite 2900 Boston, MA 02114 T + 1 617 261 3100 www.

January 10, 2025 EX-99.14

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-14 of John Hancock Investment Trust of our reports dated October 15, 2024 and December 16, 2024, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Funds II) and John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund (one of the funds constituting John Hancock Investment Trust) Annual Reports on Form N-CSR for the year ended August 31, 2024 and October 31, 2024.

January 10, 2025 EX-99.16

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint , Kinga Kapuscinski, Nicholas J.

January 10, 2025 EX-99.17

PO Box 211230, Eagan, MN 55121-9984 VOTE ONLINE 1. Read the proxy statement. 2. Go to: www.proxyvotenow.com/jhscvf 3. Follow the simple instructions. VOTE BY PHONE 1. Read the proxy statement and have the proxy card at hand. 2. Call toll-free

PO Box 211230, Eagan, MN 55121-9984 VOTE ONLINE 1. Read the proxy statement. 2. Go to: www.proxyvotenow.com/jhscvf 3. Follow the simple instructions. VOTE BY PHONE 1. Read the proxy statement and have the proxy card at hand. 2. Call toll-free 877-718-7240 3. Follow the simple instructions. VOTE BY MAIL 1. Read the proxy statement. 2. Check the appropriate box on the reverse side of the proxy card.

December 17, 2024 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 December 17, 2024 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

November 14, 2024 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2024 File No. 333-280569 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [X] PRE-EFFECTIVE

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2024 File No.

November 14, 2024 EX-99.4

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

Exhibit 4 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) is made as of October 18, 2024, by and between The RBB Fund, Inc.

November 14, 2024 EX-99.16(B)

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 16(b) John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned does hereby constitute and appoint Sarah M.

November 14, 2024 EX-99.12(A)

Three Bryant Park

Exhibit 12(a) Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

July 26, 2024 CORRESP

July 26, 2024

Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

July 26, 2024 CORRESP

Appendix A

July 26, 2024 Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

July 25, 2024 CORRESP

Appendix A

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST July 25, 2024 Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.9(A)(3)

17th AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER GLOBAL CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

17th AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER GLOBAL CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This 17th Amendment (“Amendment”) is made to the Master Global Custodial Services Agreement dated March 3rd, 2014 (“Agreement”) between Citibank, N.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.6(A)(3)

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT made as of this 27th day of June, 2024 to the Subadvisory Agreement dated June 25, 2014 (the “Agreement”), between John Hancock Investment Management LLC (formerly, John Hancock Advisers, LLC), a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”), and Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.6(A)(1)

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST on behalf of John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund AMENDMENT TO ADVISORY AGREEMENT

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST on behalf of John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund AMENDMENT TO ADVISORY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT made as of the 27th day of June, 2024, to the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement dated June 30, 2020, as amended, (the “Agreement”) between John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, on behalf of its series John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund, and John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the “Adviser”), a Delaware limited liability company.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.17

EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT Your Proxy Vote is important! PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR PROXY TODAY Please detach at perforation before mailing. PROXY BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND PROXY FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO

EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT Your Proxy Vote is important! PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR PROXY TODAY Please detach at perforation before mailing.

June 28, 2024 N-14

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2024

Table of Contents As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2024 File No. [  ] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Bosto

June 28, 2024 EX-99.14

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Experts” in the Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Combined Statement of Additional Information, both included in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of John Hancock Investment Trust.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.16

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY

John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint The undersigned does hereby constitute and appoint Sarah M.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.12(A)(1)

CONSENT OF DECHERT LLP

CONSENT OF DECHERT LLP We consent to the filing of our tax opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 of John Hancock Investment Trust to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to the discussion of the opinion and references made to our Firm therein and in any amendments thereto. /s/ Dechert LLP Dechert LLP June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024 EX-99.10(A)(2)

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST CLASS A SHARES AMENDMENT TO DISTRIBUTION PLAN PURSUANT TO RULE 12b-1

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST CLASS A SHARES AMENDMENT TO DISTRIBUTION PLAN PURSUANT TO RULE 12b-1 AMENDMENT made as of the 27th day of June, 2024 to the Distribution Plan Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 dated June 30, 2020, as amended, by and between John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”) and John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC (“the Plan”).

June 28, 2024 EX-99.13(A)(3)

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT made as of the 27th day of June, 2024 is made to the Amended and Restated Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated July 1, 2013, as amended (the “Agreement”), by and between each investment company identified on Exhibit A of the Agreement (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “ Funds “) and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.11

One International Place, 40th Floor

One International Place, 40th Floor 100 Oliver Street Boston, MA 02110-2605 +1 617 728 7100 Main +1 617 426 6567 Fax www.

June 28, 2024 EX-99.12(A)

Three Bryant Park

Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.

May 8, 2024 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

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

December 8, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 62.

December 8, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2023 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 7-31-23 (unaudited) Yield* (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value Short-term investments 69.

December 8, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 74.

December 7, 2023 CORRESP

11 APPENDIX A John Hancock Global Climate Action Fund

December 7, 2023 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”) — File No. 002-10156; 811-00560 Registration Statement on Form N-1A Dear Mr. Oh: On behalf of the Trust, we submit this letter in response to comments received by telephone on November 15,

April 18, 2023 CORRESP

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John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 April 14, 2023 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Yield* (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value Short-term investments 41.0% $300,557,916 (Cost $300,573,543) U.S. Government 41.0% 300,557,916 U.S. Treasury Bill 3.983 02-02-23 41,250,000 41,245,426 U.S. Treasury Bill 4.006 02-23-23 17,250,000 17,203,

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 91.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 2 edgar.htm John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.5% $266,140,057 (Cost $221,862,639) Canada 1.0% 2,788,622 BELLUS Health, Inc. (A) 178,409 1,402,295 Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (A) 35,465 1,386,327 China 2.7% 7,222,438 Baidu, Inc., ADR (A) 15,892 2,140,335 Baidu, In

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.8% $343,936,636 (Cost $324,632,835) Australia 2.6% 9,311,139 Macquarie Group, Ltd. 42,150 5,623,198 Woodside Energy Group, Ltd. 142,425 3,687,941 Brazil 0.7% 2,538,233 B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao 994,200 2,538,233 Cana

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 68.5% $553,740,573 (Cost $494,025,671) Communication services 3.4% 27,797,670 Entertainment 1.0% Activision Blizzard, Inc. 52,713 4,036,234 Netflix, Inc. (A) 6,911 2,445,526 Spotify Technology SA (A) 2,716 306,148 Take-Two Interact

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

March 30, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-23 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 59.4% $2,486,567,032 (Cost $1,599,397,246) Communication services 4.7% 197,175,697 Interactive media and services 3.9% Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A) 1,666,174 164,684,638 Media 0.8% Comcast Corp., Class A 825,694 32,491,059 Consumer discretion

February 24, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Mid Cap Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 12/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 12-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.5% $1,301,948,352 (Cost $1,389,381,650) Communication services 5.2% 69,638,488 Entertainment 3.8% Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (A) 228,386 15,927,640 Spotify Technology SA (A) 307,622 24,286,757 Take-Two Interactive Software, I

February 24, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 12/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 12-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

February 24, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Fundamental Equity Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 12/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 12-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.2% $4,947,410 (Cost $4,871,476) Communication services 7.0% 354,880 Interactive media and services 3.7% Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A) 1,316 116,111 Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A (A) 607 73,046 Media 3.3% Comcast Corp., Cl

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 94.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 59.2% $2,485,748,944 (Cost $1,630,455,588) Communication services 6.9% 289,122,918 Interactive media and services 5.1% Alphabet, Inc., Class A (A) 1,463,180 170,197,098 Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A (A) 266,969 42,474,768 Media 1.8% Comcast

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 54.1% $545,012,885 (Cost $550,154,953) Communication services 2.7% 26,901,848 Diversified telecommunication services 0.4% BT Group PLC 920,050 1,816,476 Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT 7,442,200 2,125,641 Entertainment 0.4% Netflix

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 93.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 2 edgar.htm John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 90.5% $1,689,890,171 (Cost $1,769,747,104) Argentina 0.9% 17,388,169 MercadoLibre, Inc. (A) 21,369 17,388,169 Brazil 3.0% 56,617,638 Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos S/A (B) 13,598,336 16,189,434 Suzano SA 2,170,700 20,25

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Yield* (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value Short-term investments 43.1% $302,367,809 (Cost $302,468,969) U.S. Government 43.1% 302,367,809 U.S. Treasury Bill 0.942 08-04-22 20,500,000 20,496,763 U.S. Treasury Bill 1.032 08-11-22 40,000,000 39,977,

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Mid Cap Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 6/30/2022 Fund’s investments As of 6-30-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 93.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Fundamental Equity Income Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 6/30/2022 Fund’s investments As of 6-30-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 6/30/2022 Fund’s investments As of 6-30-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

July 22, 2022 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

July 14, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

July 13, 2022 CORRESP

July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Bond Trust - File No. 811-03006, John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund - File No. 811-05979, John Hancock Capital Series - File No. 811-01677, John Hancock Collateral Trust - File No. 811-23027, John Hancock Current

June 28, 2022 COVER

June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Preliminary Proxy Materials on Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the following Trusts: John Hancock Bond Trust 811-03006 John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund 811-05979 John Hancock Capital Series 811-01677 John Hancock Collateral Trust 811-23027 John Hancock Current

June 28, 2022 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

June 17, 2022 CORRESP

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June 17, 2022 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the ?Trust?) ? File No. 002-10156; 811-00560 Registration Statement on Form N-1A Dear Mr. Oh: On behalf of the Trust, we submit this letter in response to comments received by telephone on May 24, 2022, fr

May 19, 2022 COVER

May 9, 2022

COVER 32 filename32.htm May 9, 2022 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Investment Trust (the "Registrant") on behalf of: John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund John Hancock Mid Cap Growth Fund File Nos. 811-00560 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment

April 8, 2022 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 April 8, 2022 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.

April 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 60.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 88.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 57.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 2 edgar.htm John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.6% $1,555,261,776 (Cost $1,419,652,844) Communication services 5.8% 93,376,037 Diversified telecommunication services 1.2% Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. 296,463 18,858,011 Entertainment 1.3% Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Yield* (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value Short-term investments 43.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 94.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 3 edgar.htm John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.6% $103,058,196 (Cost $96,738,358) Australia 2.8% 3,041,813 Macquarie Group, Ltd. 13,604 1,778,196 Mirvac Group 681,871 1,263,617 Belgium 0.9% 1,005,175 Umicore SA 26,553 1,005,175 Brazil 1.5% 1,593,085 Itau Unibanco Holdi

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

NPORT-EX 2 edgar.htm John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.2% $5,936,491,947 (Cost $3,023,777,357) Communication services 17.2% 1,026,420,106 Entertainment 3.3% Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Series C (A) 2,312,706 139,294,282 The Walt Disney Company (A) 415,025 59,336

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 12/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 12-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 100.

February 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Mid Cap Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 12/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 12-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 91.

November 2, 2021 EX-99.12(A)

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters.

EX-99.12(A) 3 jhitmcgf-html4114ex9912a.htm OPINION OF K&L GATES LLP ON TAX MATTERS EXHIBIT 12 (a) October 15, 2021 Mid Cap Stock Fund a series of John Hancock Funds II 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock Mid Cap Growth Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of Massachusetts Business Trusts Ladies and Ge

November 2, 2021 EX-99.12(A)(1)

Consent of K&L Gates LLP.

EX 12(a)(1) K&L Gates LLP State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 T 617.

November 2, 2021 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2021

POS EX 1 jhitmcgf-html4114posex.htm JHIT MID CAP GROWTH FUNDPOS-EX As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2021 File No. 333-258202 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☐ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☒ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registra

November 2, 2021 EX-99.4

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization.

EX-99.4 2 jhitmcgf-html4114ex994.htm AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION EXHIBIT 4 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Agreement”) is made as of October 15, 2021, by and between John Hancock Funds II, a Massachusetts business trust (the “JHF II Trust”), on behalf of its series, Mid Cap Stock Fund (the “Acquired Fund”), and John Hancock Investment Trust

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Yield* (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value Short-term investments 41.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 59.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 90.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 56.

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 6/30/2021 Fund’s investments As of 6-30-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

August 26, 2021 CORRESP

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August 26, 2021 Abigail P. Hemnes [email protected] T +1 617 951 9053 F +1 617 261 3175 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the ?Trust?) ? File Nos. 002-10156 and 811-00560 Registration Statement on Form N-14 Dear Mr. Oh: On behalf of the Trust,

August 26, 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. ______)

DEF 14A 1 jhit-html3975def14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUSTDEF 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 Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for

August 24, 2021 CORRESP

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August 24, 2021 Abigail P. Hemnes [email protected] T +1 617 951 9053 F +1 617 261 3175 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Christina DiAngelo Fettig Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the ?Trust?) ? File Nos. 002-10156 and 811-00560 Registration Statement on Form N-14 Dear Mr. Oh

July 27, 2021 EX-99.(16)

Power of Attorney.

Exhibit 16 APPENDIX B John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint John J.

July 27, 2021 EX-99.(11)

Opinion and Consent of K&L Gates LLP regarding legality of issuance of shares and other matters.

Exhibit 11 July 27, 2021 John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Trust?), and its series, John Hancock Mid Cap Growth Fund (the ?Acquiring Fund?), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?SEC?) of the registration statement on Form N-14 (the ?Registration Statement?) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ?1933 Act?), registering Class NAV and Class R6 shares of beneficial interest of the Acquiring Fund (the ?Merger Shares?) to be issued pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the ?Agreement?).

July 27, 2021 EX-99.(12)(A)(1)

Consent of K&L Gates LLP.

Exhibit 12(a)(1) K&L Gates llp State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 t 617.

July 27, 2021 EX-99.(12)(A)

Form of Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters.

Exhibit 12(a) [ ], 2021 John Hancock Mid Cap Stock Fund a series of John Hancock Funds II 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock Mid Cap Growth Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of Massachusetts Business Trusts Ladies and Gentleman: John Hancock Funds II, a Massachusetts business trust (?JHF II?), on

July 27, 2021 EX-99.(17)

Form of Proxy Card.

Exhibit 17 Exhibit PROXY MID CAP STOCK FUND PROXY FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD OCTOBER 6, 2021 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS II PROXY The undersigned revoking previous proxies, hereby appoint(s) Andrew G.

July 27, 2021 N-14

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2021

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2021 File No. 333- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 0

July 27, 2021 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 July 27, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.

July 27, 2021 EX-99.(14)

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of John Hancock Funds II of our report dated October 22, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in John Hancock Mid Cap Stock Fund Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended August 31, 2020.

June 29, 2021 CORRESP

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June 29, 2021 Abigail P. Hemnes [email protected] T +1 617 951 9053 F +1 617 261 3175 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the ?Trust?) ? File Nos. 002-10156 and 811-00560 Registration Statement on Form N-1A Dear Mr. Oh: On behalf of the Trust, we

June 15, 2021 CORRESP

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Abigail P. Hemnes [email protected] T +1 617 951 9053 F +1 617 261 3175 June 15, 2021 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the ?Trust?) ? File Nos. 002-10156 and 811-00560 Registration Statement on Form N-1A Dear Mr. Oh: On behalf of the Trust, we

May 17, 2021 EX-99.4

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

EX-99.4 2 jhit-html3753ex994.htm AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION Exhibit 4 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) is made as of October 16, 2020, by and between International Value Fund (the “Acquired Fund”), a series of John Hancock Funds II (the “Acquired Fund Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, and Disciplined Value Internation

May 17, 2021 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2021 File No. 333-239602 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 ? JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 0

May 17, 2021 EX-99.12

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters

Exhibit 12 October 16, 2020 International Value Fund a series of John Hancock Funds II 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Disciplined Value International Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of Massachusetts Business Trusts Ladies and Gentleman: John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (“JHIT

May 17, 2021 EX-99.12(A)(1)

Consent of K&L Gates LLP

Exhibit 12(a)(1) K&L Gates LLP State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 T 617.

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.

April 29, 2021 EX-99.12(A)

Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters.

EX-99.12(A) 3 jhit-html3630ex9912a.htm OPINION OF K&L GATES LLP ON TAX MATTERS Exhibit 12(a) April 16, 2021 John Hancock ESG All Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of a Massachusetts Busine

April 29, 2021 EX-99.4

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization.

Exhibit 4 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 16 day of April, 2021, by and between John Hancock ESG All Cap Core Fund (the “Acquired Fund”), a series of John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, and John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), a series of the Trust.

April 29, 2021 EX-99.12(A)(1)

Consent of K&L Gates LLP.

EX-99.12(A)(1) 4 jhit-html3630ex9912a1.htm CONSENT OF K&L GATES LLP Exhibit 12(a)(1) K&L Gates llp State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 t 617.261.3100 www.klgates.com April 29, 2021 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”) Registrati

April 29, 2021 POS EX

- JHIT ESG LARGE CAP CORE FUND_POS EX

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2021 File No. 333-252099 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ? POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 ? JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachu

April 14, 2021 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116

COVER 22 filename22.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 April 14, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of: John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) File Nos. 002-10156; 811-00560 Ladies and G

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 48.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 88.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Alternative Risk Premia Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 13.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Yield* (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value Short-term investments 42.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 55.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG All Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

March 26, 2021 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 March 26, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.

March 1, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 12/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 12-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

February 19, 2021 DEFA14A

- JH INVESTMENT 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 ? Filed by 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)) ? Definit

February 18, 2021 CORRESP

K&L Gates

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm K&L Gates llp State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 T 617.261.3100 F 617.261.3175 February 18, 2021 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Jaea Hahn Christina DiAngelo Fettig Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”) — File No. 333-252099

January 14, 2021 EX-99.17

Form of Proxy Card.

EX-99.17 8 jhit-html3250ex9917.htm FORM OF PROXY CARD Exhibit 17 EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT Your Proxy Vote is important! And now you can Vote your Proxy on the PHONE or the INTERNET. It saves Money! Telephone and Internet voting saves postage costs. Savings which can help minimize fund expenses. It saves Time! Telephone and Internet voting is instantaneous – 24 hours a day. It’s Easy!

January 14, 2021 EX-99.12(A)(1)

Consent of K&L Gates LLP.

EX-99.12(A)(1) 4 jhit-html3250ex9912a1.htm CONSENT OF K&L GATES LLP Exhibit 12(a)(1) K&L Gates llp State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 t 617.261.3100 www.klgates.com January 14, 2021 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”) Registra

January 14, 2021 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 January 14, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.

January 14, 2021 EX-99.13(A)(10)

Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses.

Exhibit 13(a)(10) June 25, 2020 To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC (formerly John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC) and John Hancock Investment Management LLC (formerly 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.

January 14, 2021 N-14

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2021

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2021 File No. 333- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusett

January 14, 2021 EX-99.12(A)

Form of Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters.

Exhibit 12(a) [ ], 2021 John Hancock ESG All Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of a Massachusetts Business Trust Ladies and Gentleman: John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts busine

January 14, 2021 EX-99.14

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of John Hancock Investment Trust of our reports dated December 16, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in John Hancock ESG All Cap Core Fund and John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund’s (two of the funds constituting John Hancock Investment Trust) Annual Reports on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2020.

January 14, 2021 EX-99.16

Power of Attorney.

Exhibit 16 APPENDIX B John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint Christopher Sechler, Ariel Ayanna, Sarah M.

January 14, 2021 EX-99.11

Opinion and Consent of K&L Gates LLP regarding legality of issuance of shares and other matters.

Exhibit 11 January 14, 2021 John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), and its series, John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) of the registration statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), registering Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R6 shares of beneficial interest of the Acquiring Fund (the “Merger Shares”) to be issued pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”).

December 22, 2020 COVER

December 17, 2020

SEC Transmittal Letter December 17, 2020 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.

December 21, 2020 COVER

December 11, 2020

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

December 11, 2020 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST_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 ☒ Filed by 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)) ☐ Definit

November 12, 2020 DEFA14A

- JHIT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND_DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 jhitif-html3087defa14a.htm JHIT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDDEFA14A 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 Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Us

November 5, 2020 DEFA14A

- JHIT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND_DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by 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)) ☐ Definit

October 20, 2020 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 app10015983x1def14a.htm DEF 14A TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box:  ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement  ☐ Confidential, f

October 15, 2020 CORRESP

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October 15, 2020 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 02549 Attention: Sonny Oh Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”) — File No. 811-00560 Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Dear Mr. Oh: This letter is in response to comments received by telephone on September 25, 2020 fro

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 94.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 55.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 59.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Alternative Risk Premia Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 17.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Par value^ Value Short-term investments 41.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG All Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

September 18, 2020 DEF 14C

- JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST_DEF 14C

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Statement John Hancock Investment Trust (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required.

September 18, 2020 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

PRE 14A 1 jhit-html2995pre14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUSTPRE 14A SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidenti

September 18, 2020 COVER

VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION

VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 September 18, 2020 Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of: John Hancock Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”) File No. 811-00560 Preliminary Proxy Materials on Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the Fund, we transmit herewit

August 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 6/30/2020 Fund’s investments As of 6-30-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

August 12, 2020 DEFA14A

- JH INVESTMENT TRUST_DEFA-14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 10, 2020 DEFA14A

- JH INVESTMENT TRUST_DEFA-14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 3, 2020 CORRESP

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K&L Gates llp State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 T 617.

July 1, 2020 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116

COVER 12 filename12.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 July 1, 2020 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: John Hancock Investment Trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of: Disciplined Value International Fund (the “Fund”) Registration Statement on Form N-14 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed fo

July 1, 2020 EX-99.16

Power of Attorney. – FILED HEREWITH.

Exhibit 16 John Hancock Investment Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY I do hereby constitute and appoint John J.

July 1, 2020 EX-99.14

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ––FILED HEREWITH.

EX-99.14 4 jhit-html2772ex14.htm CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP. Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of John Hancock Investment Trust of our reports dated October 24, 2019 and December 13, 2019, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which a

July 1, 2020 N-14

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2020

As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2020 File No. 333- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. ☐ JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02

July 1, 2020 EX-99.12

Form of Opinion of K&L Gates LLP on tax matters. – FILED HEREWITH.

EX-99.12 3 jhit-html2772ex12.htm FORM OF OPINION OF K&L GATES LLP ON TAX MATTERS. Exhibit 12 , 2020 International Value Fund a series of John Hancock Funds II 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Disciplined Value International Fund a series of John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116 Re: Reorganization to Combine Series of Massachusetts Business Trusts Ladies and Gentlem

July 1, 2020 EX-99.11

Opinion and Consent of K&L Gates LLP regarding legality of issuance of shares and other matters. – FILED HEREWITH.

EX-99.11 2 jhit-html2772ex11.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF K&L GATES LLP REGARDING LEGALITY OF ISSUANCE OF SHARES AND OTHER MATTERS. Exhibit 11 July 1, 2020 John Hancock Investment Trust 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to John Hancock Investment Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), and its series, John Hancock Disciplined

July 1, 2020 EX-99.17

Form of Proxy Card. – FILED HEREWITH.

Exhibit 17 EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT Your Proxy Vote is important! And now you can Vote your Proxy on the PHONE or the INTERNET.

May 15, 2020 CORRESP

May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 90.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Par value^ Value Short-term investments 44.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Alternative Risk Premia Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 25.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Infrastructure Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 94.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Balanced Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 54.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Disciplined Value International Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Seaport Long/Short Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 64.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock ESG All Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 99.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 95.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.

February 21, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Diversified Real Assets Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 12/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 12-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 100.

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

John Hancock Investment Trust NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST John Hancock Diversified Macro Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/19 Consolidated Fund’s investments As of 7-31-19 (unaudited) Par value^ Value Short-term investments 45.

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

John Hancock Investment Trust NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

John Hancock Investment Trust NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST John Hancock Global Thematic Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 96.

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

John Hancock Investment Trust NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST John Hancock ESG International Equity Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 97.

September 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

John Hancock Investment Trust NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST

NPORT-EX 1 d742825dnportex.htm JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 98.8% $ 61,204,451 (Cost $49,432,061) Communication services 9.3% 5,753,390 Diversified telecommunication services 2.3% Verizon Communications, Inc. 26,116 1,443,431 Interactive media and servi

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