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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is a closed-end equity mutual fund that invests primarily in equity securities of companies in the financial services sector including banks, insurance companies, investment banks, asset managers, specialty finance companies, financial exchanges, financial technology companies, and other financial industry participants. Managed by John Hancock Investment Management and sub-advised by Manulife Investment Management, the fund provides investors with concentrated exposure to financial sector equities through a professionally managed closed-end fund structure. The fund's portfolio emphasizes companies across diverse financial services subsectors offering diversification within the financial industry while concentrating sector exposure. Investment focus includes money center and regional banks, life and property & casualty insurance companies, investment banking and brokerage firms, asset and wealth management companies, consumer finance, specialty lenders, payment processors, financial technology innovators, and other financial businesses. The investment team conducts fundamental research identifying financial companies with strong competitive positions, solid balance sheets, capable management, attractive valuations, and positive prospects influenced by interest rates, economic conditions, regulatory environment, and industry dynamics. As a closed-end fund, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund issues a fixed number of shares trading on exchanges, often at premiums or discounts to net asset value (NAV). The fund may employ leverage to potentially enhance returns, though leverage also increases risk and volatility. The trust provides distributions to shareholders from dividends, capital gains, and potentially return of capital. The fund serves investors seeking concentrated financial sector exposure through professional management. Financial stocks offer leverage to economic growth, interest rates, and credit cycles, with characteristics including dividend income, economic sensitivity, and regulatory considerations. The fund's performance is significantly influenced by financial sector fundamentals, interest rate movements, credit conditions, regulatory changes, economic growth, and overall market sentiment toward financial stocks. The concentrated sector focus creates amplified exposure to financial industry trends but higher volatility and correlation compared to diversified equity funds.