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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period 2 Fat Dividends For A Lifetime Of Passive IncomeMay 14, 2025 | seekingalpha.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Here's WhyJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Shares Pass Above 50 Day Moving Average - What's Next?May 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Common Stock (BTO)April 30, 2025 | nasdaq.comShort Interest in John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Increases By 149.3%John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 51,100 shares, a growth of 149.3% from the March 15th total of 20,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 50,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Approximately 0.3% of the company's stock are short sold.April 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBTO For Income And GrowthApril 7, 2025 | seekingalpha.comJOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)March 31, 2025 | prnewswire.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Short Interest UpdateJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 20,500 shares, an increase of 197.1% from the February 28th total of 6,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 46,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are short sold.March 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comBTO: Strong NAV Growth Creates Strong Dividend Health (Rating Upgrade)March 24, 2025 | seekingalpha.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Plans $0.65 Quarterly DividendJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th will be given a dividend of 0.65 per share by the financial services provider on Monday, March 31st. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 13th.March 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Decreases By 55.1%John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 14,600 shares, a drop of 55.1% from the January 31st total of 32,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 44,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.March 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Shares Pass Above 50-Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Here's WhyFebruary 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Short Interest Down 7.4% in JanuaryJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) saw a large decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 32,500 shares, a decrease of 7.4% from the January 15th total of 35,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 48,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days.February 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Passes Above 50 Day Moving Average - Here's What HappenedJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?February 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comYes, You Can Retire On Dividends -- 2 Big Yields Up To 8.5%February 1, 2025 | seekingalpha.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Shares Pass Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Here's What HappenedJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Passes Above 50-Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?January 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comJOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATAJanuary 24, 2025 | prnewswire.comBTO: This Is Why You Should Let Banks Pay YouJanuary 16, 2025 | seekingalpha.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Share Price Passes Below 50 Day Moving Average - What's Next?John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Crosses Below 50 Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?January 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comJOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)December 31, 2024 | prnewswire.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average - Here's WhyJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Passes Above 50 Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?December 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comCEFs Are Crushing It: How To Ride The 2024 WaveDecember 10, 2024 | seekingalpha.comShort Interest in John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Expands By 176.4%John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 24,600 shares, a growth of 176.4% from the October 31st total of 8,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 46,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.November 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Reaches New 12-Month High - Here's What HappenedJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sets New 1-Year High - Time to Buy?November 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Shares Pass Above 50-Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Share Price Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Here's WhyNovember 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Hits New 1-Year High - What's Next?John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sets New 52-Week High - Should You Buy?November 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Here's WhyJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average - What's Next?November 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Hits New 1-Year High - Here's What HappenedJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Hits New 52-Week High - What's Next?November 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comNeed Income? Collect Paychecks From U.S. Banks: BTOOctober 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comShort Interest in John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Declines By 31.2%John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,400 shares, a drop of 31.2% from the September 30th total of 9,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 50,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.October 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Shares Cross Above 50 Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Share Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average - Here's What HappenedOctober 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comJOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATAOctober 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Hits New 52-Week High - Time to Buy?John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sets New 52-Week High - Here's What HappenedOctober 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Short Interest Down 64.9% in SeptemberJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) saw a large decline in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 9,300 shares, a decline of 64.9% from the September 15th total of 26,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 57,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.October 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average - What's Next?John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?October 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comJOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)September 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comBTO: Ideal Circumstance For GrowthSeptember 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $31.88John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Shares Pass Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $31.88September 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average of $31.46John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $31.46September 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) to Issue $0.65 Quarterly DividendJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, September 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.65 per share by the financial services provider on Monday, September 30th. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.90%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 13th.September 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Reaches New 52-Week High at $33.25John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sets New 1-Year High at $33.25August 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $29.91John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Stock Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average of $29.91August 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (XBTOX)August 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sees Strong Trading VolumeJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sees Strong Trading VolumeJuly 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comForget CDs, I'm Earning At Least 8% From My Bank: BTOJuly 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sets New 52-Week High at $32.84John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Sets New 12-Month High at $32.84July 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Reaches New 52-Week High at $31.48John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Hits New 1-Year High at $31.48July 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Increases By 85.7%John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 16,900 shares, an increase of 85.7% from the May 31st total of 9,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 51,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.June 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comJOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)June 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comJohn Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Share Price Passes Above 50 Day Moving Average of $27.94John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Shares Cross Above Fifty Day Moving Average of $27.94June 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comBTO: Continual Failure To Cover The Distribution Means That Caution Is In OrderJune 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.com Get John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for BTO and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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