John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Short Interest Up 355.7% in March
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) experienced a significant 355.7% increase in short interest during March, rising to 16,386 shares from 3,596 shares. This surge in short interest translates to a short-interest ratio of 0.3 days, based on an average daily volume of 58,956 shares. Despite institutional investors making small adjustments to their holdings, the company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, yielding 6.9% annually.
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John Hancock fund's $0.65 payout drew 67% from long-term gains
The John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.65 per share, payable March 31, 2026. This distribution is estimated to be sourced primarily from long-term gains (67%), with smaller portions from net investment income (22%), short-term gains (3%), and return of capital (8%). The fund also reported an annualized distribution rate of 7.03% of NAV as of February 28, 2026.
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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Short Interest Up 236.8% in December
Short interest in John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BTO) surged by 236.8% in December, reaching 4,031 shares, though the days-to-cover ratio remains low at 0.1 days. The fund declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, equating to a 7.2% yield. Institutional ownership stands at 19.55%, with shares trading near $35.88.
