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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund) Retained Earnings : $235.35 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $235.35 Mil.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($277.52 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($114.36 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 ($114.36 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($235.35 Mil).

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($412.37 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($277.52 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($277.52 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($235.35 Mil).


John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Retained Earnings Chart

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 347.06 199.84 412.37 277.52 235.35

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 412.37 257.40 277.52 114.36 235.35

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.


John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund  (NYSE:BTO) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.


John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund) Business Description

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Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is the United States based closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. The portfolio composition of the fund includes common stock, corporate bonds, preferred securities, investment companies, and short-term investments.
Executives
Dean Garfield director C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Noni L Ellison director TRACTOR SUPPLY, 5401 VIRGINIA WAY, BRENTWOOD TN 37027
Andy Mcfetridge officer: Director of the Adviser 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Kristie Feinberg officer: President & CEO of the Adviser C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
York Lo officer: Vice President, Investments C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Kathryn Hayes other: Filer and Employee of the Fund C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Patricia Lizarraga director C/O JOHN, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Paul Lorentz director C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Arthur Pigott officer: VP of the Adviser C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Glen J Gibbons officer: VP of the Adviser C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Frances G Rathke other: Trustee of the Fund C/O GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS, INC., 33 COFFEE LANE, WATERBURY VT 05676
Brian Macphee officer: Vice President of the Adviser C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 164 CORPORATE DRIVE, PORTSMOUTH NH 03801
Sean Speer officer: Vice President of the Adviser C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 197 CLARENDON STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Michael Tassinari officer: Vice President of the Adviser C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116
Christopher Pompilio officer: Vice President of the Adviser C/O JOHN HANCOCK, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MA 02116