John Hancock Investment Trust

12/06/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/06/2021 15:04

Prospectus by Investment Company (Form 497)

Prospectus Supplement

John Hancock Investment Trust

Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the fund)

Supplement dated December 6, 2021 to the current prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus)

Kathryn Langridge, who began a temporary leave of absence serving as portfolio manager of the fund on September 1, 2021 is anticipated to return from her temporary leave of absence in January 2022. Philip Ehrmann and Talib Saifee, also portfolio managers of the fund, will continue to serve as portfolio managers, jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio in Ms. Langridge's absence. The fund does not expect any changes to its investment process or strategies during this period.

You should read this supplement in conjunction with the Prospectus and retain it for your future reference.

Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by its affiliates under license.

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

John Hancock Investment Trust

Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the fund)

Supplement dated December 6, 2021 to the current statement of additional information, as may be supplemented (the SAI)

Kathryn Langridge, who began a temporary leave of absence serving as portfolio manager of the fund on September 1, 2021 is anticipated to return from her temporary leave of absence in January 2022. Philip Ehrmann and Talib Saifee, also portfolio managers of the fund, will continue to serve as portfolio managers, jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio in Ms. Langridge's absence. The fund does not expect any changes to its investment process or strategies during this period.

You should read this supplement in conjunction with the SAI and retain it for your future reference.

Manulife, Manulife Investment Management, Stylized M Design, and Manulife Investment Management & Stylized M Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by its affiliates under license.