HQH pays stock distribution of $0.31 per share

On March 31, 2011, H&Q Healthcare Investors (NYSE: HQH) paid a stock distribution of $0.31 per share. It is estimated that this distribution is derived from long-term capital gains. The composition of this and subsequent distributions may vary from quarter to quarter because it may be materially impacted by future realized gains on securities. The aggregate of the net unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities and net realized gains on the sale of securities is $37,604,447 of which $31,460,577 represents net unrealized appreciation of portfolio securities.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment activity through December 31, 2011, and may be subject to changes based on the tax regulations. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV in early 2012 notifying them of the sources of all distributions for calendar year 2011 for federal income tax purposes.