JH Financial Opportunities Stock Price, News & Analysis

On December 30, 2022, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.6500 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2022. This distribution is part of the Fund’s managed distribution plan and was made in compliance with an exemptive order from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Estimated sources for this distribution include net investment income (16%), net realized long-term capital gains (84%), with a portion likely categorized as return of capital.

The John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced a change to its investment policies approved by its Board of Trustees. Effective December 15, 2022, the Fund will now have increased flexibility to invest in investment-grade securities beyond mere defensive purposes. The Adviser believes this move aims to enhance returns with potentially lower volatility, enhancing the Fund's ability to achieve its distribution goals for shareholders.

The John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.6500 per share, payable to shareholders as of September 12, 2022. This distribution, part of the Fund's managed distribution plan, was declared on September 1, 2022. The sources for the distribution include net investment income, capital gains, and a significant portion as return of capital, indicating that the Fund has distributed more than its net income this fiscal year.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.6500 per share, payable on June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2022. This distribution aligns with the Fund's managed distribution plan and reflects the Fund's investment performance. The breakdown of the distribution sources includes 22% from net investment income, 24% from net realized long-term capital gains, and 54% as a return of capital. The Fund has distributed more than its income and capital gains this fiscal year, indicating potential returns of capital to investors.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.5500 per share for shareholders of record as of March 11, 2022. This distribution, part of the fund's managed distribution plan, will be payable on March 31, 2022. The distribution breakdown includes 37% from net investment income, 32% from net realized long-term capital gains, 1% from short-term capital gains, and 30% as a return of capital. Future distributions are set to increase to $0.6500 per share starting in June 2022.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced an 18% increase in its quarterly distribution, raising it from $0.55 to $0.65 per share. This distribution is set to continue quarterly until further notice. Based on the Fund's NAV of $38.74, this translates to an annualized distribution rate of 6.71%, and 5.97% based on a closing price of $43.55 as of March 23, 2022. The distributions may include net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital, with the Fund aiming to manage distributions through long-term capital gains realization.