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John Hancock Managed Account Shares Investment-Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio N-1A Cover
May 31, 2026
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Document Type 485BPOS
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Registrant Name JOHN HANCOCK STRATEGIC SERIES
Entity Central Index Key 0000792858
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date May 31, 2026
Prospectus Date Oct. 01, 2026