BTO

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund

BTO

Market cap $730M

Overview Fund Activity

36.85 USD

-0.99

2.62%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

35.72

-1.13

3.07%

1 day

-2.62%

5 days

-1.99%

1 month

3.8%

3 months

7.47%

6 months

11.97%

Year to date

4.33%

1 year

13.25%

5 years

63.56%

10 years

41.3%

About: John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is the United States based closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. The company invests in banks, capital markets, Insurance, Mortage Real Estate Investment trust, Health Care REITs, Diversified REITs, Office REITs.

Financials Asset Management

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

53% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 26 | Existing positions reduced: 17

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $141M [Q1] → $143M (+$2.19M) [Q2]

0.46% less ownership

Funds ownership: 20.91% [Q1] → 20.45% (-0.46%) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 68 [Q1] → 67 (-1) [Q2]

17% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 5 | Existing positions closed: 6

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JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: September 2, 2025 Ex Date: September 12, 2025 Record Date: September 12, 2025 Payment Date: September 30, 2025 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 8/29/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HEQ Diversified Income $0.2500 - $10.78 9.28 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1421 -0.0014 $11.58 4.91 % JHI Investors Trust $0.3158 0.0168 $14.18 8.91 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $37.69 6.90 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan").

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

Your Bank Pays Me 7%: BTO

The banking sector successfully passed its stress test. Dividend growth is primed to occur. I hold a wide array of financial institutions via this fund and get extra income due to it. You need income; let's find it together.

Your Bank Pays Me 7%: BTO

Singapore Prefabricated Construction Market Intelligence and Future Growth Databook 2025 | Robots to Paint & Plaster Half of HDB BTO Projects by 2025, Boosting Prefab Productivity

The prefabricated construction market in Singapore is poised for a 2.7% annual growth, reaching SGD 2.06 billion by 2025. With a 3.1% CAGR from 2020-2024, growth is set to continue at 2.3% CAGR through 2029. Key projects like Changi T5, policy support, and robotics integration drive innovation. The prefabricated construction market in Singapore is poised for a 2.7% annual growth, reaching SGD 2.06 billion by 2025. With a 3.1% CAGR from 2020-2024, growth is set to continue at 2.3% CAGR through 2029. Key projects like Changi T5, policy support, and robotics integration drive innovation.

Singapore Prefabricated Construction Market Intelligence and Future Growth Databook 2025 | Robots to Paint & Plaster Half of HDB BTO Projects by 2025, Boosting Prefab Productivity

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended June 30, 2024 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

BOSTON , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.6500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 12, 2025, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

BTO: Navigating Volatility For Long-Term Rewards

BTO offers a strong income plan with stable to growing NAV and a consistent ~6% yield, making it attractive for patient, long-term investors. The fund outperforms banking ETFs over cycles, thanks to active management, leverage, and a diversified regional bank-heavy portfolio. Best entry points are during market drawdowns; current conditions favor systematic accumulation for early-cycle positioning and income growth potential.

BTO: Navigating Volatility For Long-Term Rewards

3 ‘Secret' Income Plays Throwing Off Huge 7.5%+ Dividend Yields

I'm just going to come out and say it: If you want to be financially independent (and who doesn't?), you must own closed-end funds (CEFs).

3 ‘Secret' Income Plays Throwing Off Huge 7.5%+ Dividend Yields

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: June 2, 2025 Ex Date: June 12, 2025Record Date: June 12, 2025Payment Date: June 30, 2025 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 5/30/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HEQ Diversified Income $0.2500 - $10.55 9.48 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1435 0.0117 $11.28 5.09 % JHI Investors Trust $0.2990 0.0641 $13.40 8.93 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $34.20 7.60 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan"). Under the HEQ Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions in a fixed amount of $0.2500 per share, which will be paid quarterly until further notice.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

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2 Fat Dividends For A Lifetime Of Passive Income

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

BOSTON , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended March 31, 2024 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

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