John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO)

/PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO), John Hancock Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: HEQ), John Hancock Income Securities Trust

BOSTON , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: December 1, 2025 Ex Date: December 11, 2025 Record Date:   December 11, 2025 Payment Date: December 31, 2025   Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change FromPrevious Distribution Market Price as of11/28/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HEQ Diversified Income  $0.2500 - $10.93 9.15 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1831 0.0410 $11.87 6.17 % JHI Investors Trust $0.3649 0.0491 $14.00 10.43 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $34.26 7.59 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan"). Under the HEQ Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions in a fixed amount of $0.2500 per share, which will be paid quarterly until further notice.

Diversify your income: Don't rely on a single paycheck. Active management navigates crises better than passive ETFs. BTO generates income from banks, and RQI invests in blue-chip REITs.

B2Gold Corp. ( BTO:CA ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Clive Johnson - President, CEO & Director Michael Cinnamond - Senior VP of Finance & CFO William Lytle - Senior VP of Operations & COO Conference Call Participants Ovais Habib - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Research Division Anita Soni - CIBC Capital Markets, Research Division Don DeMarco - National Bank Financial, Inc., Research Division Carey MacRury - Canaccord Genuity Corp., Research Division Presentation Operator Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator.

B2Gold (NYSEAMERICAN:BTG - Get Free Report) (TSE: BTO) is projected to announce its Q3 2025 results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 5th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.18 per share and revenue of $902.5550 million for the quarter. Interested persons may review the information on the company's upcoming Q3 2025 earningreport

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 3, 2025) - Prospector Metals Corp. (TSXV: PPP) (OTCQB: PMCOF) (FSE: 1ET) ("Prospector" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE American: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold") has agreed to complete an additional strategic investment into the Company. Pursuant to the transaction B2Gold has agreed to subscribe for an aggregate of 10,309,278 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of C$0.97 per Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $10 million (the "Offering").

Banks have catered to the ever-evolving trade and commerce for centuries. We like investing in essential sectors, but seek to get paid for our time and money. We discuss two steady dividend-payers from the banking sector, offering +7% yields.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund offers a 7.4% yield and capital appreciation, making it attractive amid high market valuations. BTO currently trades at a historically favorable premium to NAV, presenting a compelling entry point for income-focused investors. While BTO generates consistent net investment income, it relies on positive market momentum for net realized gains to sustain distributions.

BOSTON , Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.6500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of September 12, 2025, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan.

BOSTON , Sept. 25, 2025 /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 February 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

BOSTON , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their quarterly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date:         September 2, 2025 Ex Date:                       September 12, 2025 Record Date:                September 12, 2025 Payment Date:             September 30, 2025 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 8/29/2025 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HEQ Diversified Income  $0.2500 - $10.78 9.28 % JHS Income Securities Trust $0.1421 -0.0014 $11.58 4.91 % JHI Investors Trust $0.3158 0.0168 $14.18 8.91 % BTO Financial Opportunities Fund $0.6500 - $37.69 6.90 % John Hancock Diversified Income Fund Diversified Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HEQ Plan").

The banking sector successfully passed its stress test. Dividend growth is primed to occur. I hold a wide array of financial institutions via this fund and get extra income due to it. You need income; let's find it together.

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BOSTON , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its quarterly distribution of $0.6500 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 12, 2025, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

BTO offers a strong income plan with stable to growing NAV and a consistent ~6% yield, making it attractive for patient, long-term investors. The fund outperforms banking ETFs over cycles, thanks to active management, leverage, and a diversified regional bank-heavy portfolio. Best entry points are during market drawdowns; current conditions favor systematic accumulation for early-cycle positioning and income growth potential.

I'm just going to come out and say it: If you want to be financially independent (and who doesn't?), you must own closed-end funds (CEFs).