John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (ticker: BTO) 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 public equity markets across the globe, focusing specifically on the financial services sector. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in areas such as banking, insurance, and other financial services. The fund targets companies across all market capitalizations, from small to large caps. Its performance is benchmarked against the S&P Composite 1500 Banks Index. Formerly known as John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund, it was formed on August 23, 1994, and is domiciled in the United States.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It trades in U.S. dollars (USD), as the fund is domiciled in the United States. Investors can buy and sell shares of this closed-end fund on the NYSE during regular trading hours. The fund's listing on a major U.S. exchange provides liquidity and transparency for shareholders.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) operates in the Financial Services sector and specifically within the Asset Management industry. As a closed-end fund, its primary business is managing a portfolio of equities, with a concentrated focus on the financial services sector. This includes investments in banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. The fund's investment strategy aims to capitalize on opportunities within this sector, targeting companies of various market capitalizations globally. Its benchmark, the S&P Composite 1500 Banks Index, reflects its emphasis on banking stocks.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) is domiciled in the United States and invests in public equity markets across the globe, with a particular emphasis on the financial services sector. While its investments are global, the fund is managed by U.S.-based John Hancock Investment Management LLC. The fund was formed on August 23, 1994, and was originally known as John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund. It has since been renamed to reflect a broader financial opportunities mandate. As a closed-end fund, it does not have a traditional headquarters but operates under the management of John Hancock, a well-known U.S. investment firm.