John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO)

NYSE: BTO · Real-Time Price · USD
37.72
+0.09 (0.24%)
Nov 20, 2024, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.24%
Market Value 708.75M
Revenue (ttm) 24.46M
Net Income (ttm) 131.33M
Shares Out 18.79M
EPS (ttm) 6.66
PE Ratio 5.66
Forward PE n/a
Dividend $2.60 (6.89%)
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 13, 2024
Volume 31,398
Open 37.63
Previous Close 37.63
Day's Range 37.38 - 37.81
52-Week Range 26.11 - 39.08
Beta 1.41
Analysts n/a
Price Target n/a
Earnings Date n/a

About BTO

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across the financial services sector. The fund invests in companies across all market capitalizations. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P Composite 1500 Banks Index. The fund was formerly known as John Hancoc... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1994
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BTO
Full Company Profile

News

Need Income? Collect Paychecks From U.S. Banks: BTO

Banks are outstandingly stronger than many assume. If you avoid them, you're missing out on massive income. Many worry about banking health, but those fears are often misplaced due to worries about th...

21 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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

BOSTON , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulif...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND RECORD DATES

BOSTON, MA , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The nine John Hancock closed-end funds listed below announced today that each fund's Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") will be held on Februa...

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7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

BTO: Ideal Circumstance For Growth

BTO offers a compelling income investment with a 7.9% dividend yield, benefiting from potential interest rate cuts and a diversified financial sector portfolio. The fund's valuation is attractive, tra...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Big Banks Set To Soar, I Am Loading Up On Up To 8% Yields

Interest rate cuts signal weakening economic fundamentals, aimed at stimulating the economy and improving affordability. Rate cuts benefit banks by reducing defaults, enabling them to release reserves...

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS

BOSTON , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date:   September 3, 2024 Ex Date: September 1...

Other symbols: HEQJHIJHS
2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Forget CDs, I'm Earning At Least 8% From My Bank: BTO

Banks' large loan portfolios are primed to benefit from falling rates. Current loans provide higher rates, and declining rates will spur new lending activity. Banks are tested heavily by regulators to...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

3 Bank Funds To Buy For Your Retirement Income

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5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

BTO: Continual Failure To Cover The Distribution Means That Caution Is In Order

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund invests primarily in the banking sector, which historically has shown a positive correlation between interest rates and net interest margins. The fund has a h...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Earn Income While You Sleep, 2 Dividends For A Retirement Dream

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6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

This Is How To Profit From U.S. Banks With Up To +8% Yield

Too many investors walk about naked, blinded by their egos, without the necessary skill or temperament. The banking sector is highly attuned to extracting cash from the economy. We look for ways to ta...

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8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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

BOSTON , March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulif...

8 months ago - PRNewsWire

Bitwise co-founder: Spot bitcoin ETF launch was like 'bitcoin's IPO'

Reporting live from the Bitcoin (BTC-USD) Investor Day event in New York City, Yahoo Finance's Brad Smith is joined by Bitwise Asset Management Co-Founder and CEO Hunter Horsley to talk about bitcoin ...

Other symbols: BITBBITCBITQ
8 months ago - Yahoo Finance

BTO: Diversified Financial Exposure But Waiting For A Sale

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is a closed-end fund that provides primarily equity exposure to the financial sector. BTO currently trades at a bit of a premium, but historically, this valua...

9 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Harness The Power Of Compounding With These Time-Tested CEFs

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9 months ago - Seeking Alpha

BTO: 4 Reasons Why I Would Avoid This CEF

The John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund aims for capital appreciation and income through investments in financial services stocks. The fund is characterized by a very high management fee and is ...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

The Month In Closed-End Funds: December 2023

For the second consecutive month, both equity (+3.42% on a NAV basis) and fixed income (+3.14%) CEFs on average posted plus-side returns. At month end, 9% of all CEFs traded at a premium to their NAV,...

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11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

2 Must-Own Dividend Stocks For Your Retirement

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11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE RENEWAL OF SHARE REPURCHASE PLANS

BOSTON , Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO), John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ), John Hancock Income Securities Trust (NYSE: JHS), Joh...

Other symbols: HEQHTDJHIJHSPDT
1 year ago - PRNewsWire

2 Magnificent Yields Up To 9% You Don't Want To Miss

As the year comes to an end, it's important to button up your income stream for as much growth as possible. Holiday shopping trends create two clear winners within the market. Removing the volatility ...

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Atento announces the successful implementation of its financial restructuring and unveils new business strategy leading the way to BTO (Business Transformation Outsourcing)

The Restructuring Effective Date in relation to Atento's financial restructuring implemented through a UK restructuring plan has occurred following approval by its creditors and the sanction of the En...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

BTO: Breaking Bad And The Easy Fed

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund has treaded water since our last coverage. The large jump from the late October bottom negated the losses. We examine the macro and what it will take for the ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

11% Income You Can Bank On: BTO

You need income you can bank on for your retirement. The financial services sector has a long storied history of providing strong returns. Earn 11% from a high-quality fund.

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Buy The Fear Like Buffett: Big +8% Yields, Empower Your Retirement

Warren Buffett has built his empire by scooping quality through market fears.

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

BTO: Premium Looks Unjustified As Declining NAV Poses Risks To Distribution

The John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund invests primarily in financial services companies and has a current yield of 10.14%. The fund has underperformed the S&P 500 Index and other financial ETF...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha