John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) Stock

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BOSTON , Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended September 30, 2023 is also available below.

BOSTON , Sept. 30, 2024 /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 13, 2024, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan.

BTO offers a compelling income investment with a 7.9% dividend yield, benefiting from potential interest rate cuts and a diversified financial sector portfolio. The fund's valuation is attractive, trading at a slight discount to NAV, but it carries sector-specific risks and relies heavily on realized gains. BTO's distribution history is strong, but recent earnings have not covered payouts, leading to potential NAV erosion from return of capital.

Banks' large loan portfolios are primed to benefit from falling rates. Current loans provide higher rates, and declining rates will spur new lending activity. Banks are tested heavily by regulators to ensure solvency and maintain lending through a harsh recession.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 4, 2024) - Prospector Metals Corp. (TSXV: PPP) (OTCQB: PMCOF) (FSE: 1ET) ("Prospector" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced strategic investment by B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE American: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold"). Pursuant to the transaction (see news release dated June 28, 2024) B2Gold subscribed for an aggregate of 5,578,720 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of C$0.163 per Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $909,331.36 (the "Offering").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2024) - Prospector Metals Corp. ("Prospector" or the "Company") (TSXV: PPP) (OTCQB: PMCOF) (FSE: 1ET) is pleased to announce that B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE American: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold") has agreed to complete a strategic investment into the Company. Pursuant to the transaction B2Gold has agreed to subscribe for an aggregate of 5,578,720 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of C$0.163 per Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $909,311.36 (the "Offering").

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2024) - 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 a strategic investment into the Company. Pursuant to the transaction B2Gold has agreed to subscribe for an aggregate of 5,578,720 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") at a price of C$0.163 per Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $909,311.36 (the "Offering").