John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund
Fund
BTO
Price as of:
$37.75
- $0.51
- 1.33%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
6.7%
1 yr return
23.9%
3 Yr Avg Return
24.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
7.0%
Net Assets
$889 M
Holdings in Top 10
18.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$38.3
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.78%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 14.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
BTO - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 6.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 24.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.45%
- Dividend Yield 6.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund
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Fund Family NameJohn Hancock
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Inception DateSep 26, 2001
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Shares Outstanding19014318
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerSusan Curry
Fund Description
BTO - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BTO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.7% | -22.1% | 10.6% | 15.29% |
| 1 Yr | 23.9% | -22.0% | 35.6% | 28.24% |
| 3 Yr | 24.8%* | 2.3% | 31.8% | 14.12% |
| 5 Yr | 7.0%* | -7.1% | 17.8% | 49.41% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | 2.7% | 18.5% | 40.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BTO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.6% | -31.6% | 59.2% | 71.76% |
| 2024 | 14.9% | -7.5% | 35.0% | 72.94% |
| 2023 | -6.3% | -12.2% | 29.3% | 96.47% |
| 2022 | -18.1% | -56.2% | 9.4% | 50.59% |
| 2021 | 39.8% | 1.6% | 54.4% | 7.06% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BTO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.7% | -22.1% | 10.6% | 15.29% |
| 1 Yr | 23.9% | -22.0% | 35.6% | 28.24% |
| 3 Yr | 24.8%* | 2.3% | 31.8% | 14.12% |
| 5 Yr | 7.0%* | -7.1% | 17.8% | 49.41% |
| 10 Yr | 11.0%* | 2.7% | 18.5% | 40.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BTO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.7% | -5.0% | 65.7% | 81.18% |
| 2024 | 24.9% | -5.7% | 37.5% | 56.47% |
| 2023 | 3.2% | -8.5% | 32.0% | 82.35% |
| 2022 | -12.0% | -56.2% | 11.4% | 45.88% |
| 2021 | 48.2% | 18.1% | 56.8% | 4.71% |
NAV & Total Return History
BTO - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BTO | Category Low | Category High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 889 M | 7.49 M | 51.5 B | 23.26% |
| Number of Holdings | 178 | 24 | 424 | 5.88% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 144 M | 2.45 M | 26.9 B | 44.71% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 18.37% | 11.0% | 90.9% | 94.12% |
Top 10 Holdings
- M&T Bank Corp 2.10%
- Huntington Bancshares Inc 1.96%
- Citigroup Inc 1.91%
- KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares 1.90%
- Ares Management Corp Class A 1.87%
- Fifth Third Bancorp 1.87%
- Bank of America Corp 1.86%
- Zions Bancorp NA 1.86%
- JPMorgan Chase & Co 1.84%
- Truist Financial Corp 1.84%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 95.73% | 58.40% | 103.15% | 91.76% |
| Preferred Stocks | 3.05% | 0.00% | 3.05% | 1.18% |
| Bonds | 1.09% | 0.00% | 13.02% | 5.88% |
| Cash | 0.13% | 0.00% | 52.38% | 77.65% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.28% | 6.27% | 55.29% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.88% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 99.42% | 46.33% | 100.00% | 31.76% |
| Real Estate | 0.58% | 0.00% | 40.95% | 38.82% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.88% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 43.13% | 68.24% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.08% | 60.00% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 49.41% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.88% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.06% | 50.59% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.21% | 47.06% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 42.54% | 57.65% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.88% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 91.74% | 0.00% | 103.15% | 74.12% |
| Non US | 3.99% | 0.00% | 99.67% | 31.76% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 69.61% | 0.00% | 69.61% | 1.23% |
| Corporate | 23.76% | 0.00% | 23.76% | 1.23% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 6.63% | 0.00% | 52.38% | 7.06% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -0.28% | 0.50% | 45.88% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.68% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.68% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 1.09% | 0.00% | 13.02% | 5.88% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 45.88% |
BTO - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BTO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.78% | 0.08% | 9.69% | 18.82% |
| Management Fee | 1.15% | 0.03% | 1.15% | 98.84% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.10% | 0.25% | 64.29% |
Sales Fees
| BTO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BTO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BTO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 14.00% | 3.00% | 406.00% | 25.33% |
BTO - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BTO | Category Low | Category High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% | 0.00% | 11.71% | 93.02% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BTO | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BTO | Category Low | Category High | BTO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.45% | -0.73% | 10.57% | 47.06% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BTO | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.158 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.270 | ReturnOfCapital |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.130 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.153 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.009 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.136 | ReturnOfCapital |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.352 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.336 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.035 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.102 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.177 | ReturnOfCapital |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 08, 2024 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2023 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2023 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2023 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2023 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2022 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 09, 2022 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 10, 2022 | $0.650 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2021 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2021 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2020 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 10, 2020 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 11, 2020 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $0.431 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $0.119 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.431 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.119 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 12, 2019 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 08, 2019 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $0.550 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 08, 2018 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 09, 2018 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2017 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2017 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 08, 2017 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 09, 2017 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2016 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2016 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2016 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 09, 2016 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2015 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 09, 2015 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2015 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2015 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2014 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 10, 2014 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 11, 2014 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2013 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 11, 2013 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 11, 2013 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 07, 2013 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2012 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2012 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 07, 2012 | $0.234 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 08, 2012 | $0.213 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2011 | $0.196 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2011 | $0.219 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2011 | $0.238 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 09, 2011 | $0.238 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2010 | $0.211 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 09, 2010 | $0.223 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2010 | $0.252 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2010 | $0.222 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2009 | $0.032 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 09, 2009 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2009 | $0.050 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2009 | $0.430 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2008 | $0.692 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 12, 2008 | $0.692 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2008 | $0.557 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 09, 2008 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2008 | $0.587 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 10, 2008 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2007 | $3.358 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2007 | $0.326 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 10, 2007 | $0.191 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2007 | $0.170 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 10, 2007 | $0.898 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 07, 2007 | $0.905 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 07, 2007 | $0.163 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 08, 2007 | $0.149 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 08, 2007 | $0.919 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2006 | $0.130 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 07, 2006 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2006 | $0.886 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 07, 2006 | $0.861 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 07, 2006 | $0.183 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 08, 2006 | $0.877 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 08, 2006 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 09, 2006 | $0.162 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 09, 2006 | $0.882 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2005 | $0.072 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2005 | $0.917 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2005 | $0.159 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2005 | $0.153 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 08, 2005 | $0.995 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 09, 2005 | $0.152 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2005 | $0.996 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 10, 2005 | $1.013 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 10, 2005 | $0.135 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2004 | $0.526 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2004 | $0.049 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 09, 2004 | $0.505 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 09, 2004 | $1.080 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 10, 2004 | $1.080 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Mar 11, 2004 | $1.080 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2003 | $0.468 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2003 | $1.963 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 2003 | $0.102 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 2002 | $0.466 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2002 | $2.972 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2001 | $4.339 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2001 | $0.530 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2000 | $2.183 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2000 | $0.097 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 2000 | $0.820 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 1999 | $2.183 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 16, 1999 | $0.028 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 1999 | $0.590 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 1998 | $0.015 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 17, 1998 | $0.570 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 1998 | $0.662 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 08, 1998 | $4.000 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 1997 | $1.035 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 1997 | $0.560 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 1997 | $0.146 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 19, 1996 | $0.130 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 1996 | $0.119 | StockDividendDifferentClass |
| Dec 19, 1996 | $0.003 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Oct 15, 1996 | $0.300 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Oct 15, 1996 | $0.870 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Oct 15, 1996 | $0.430 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 1995 | $0.735 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 1994 | $0.225 | OrdinaryDividend |
BTO - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Susan Curry
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 31, 2006
15.59
15.6%
Susan is a managing director and portfolio manager at John Hancock Asset Management, where she's a member of the financial institutions team. She joined the company in 1998 as a senior product manager for institutional investments and services, responsible for marketing support of the firm’s equity strategies. She joined the financial institutions team in 2004 as an investment analyst. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 1993, where she served as a research analyst. Susan earned a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an M.S. from Brandeis University.
Ryan Lentell
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 01, 2015
6.92
6.9%
Ryan P. Lentell, CFA, is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. Ryan has joined John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC in 2008. Ryan began business career in 1999.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 25.42 | 9.64 | 4.58 |