Is JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (BTO) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 59.5% | |
| Net Margin | 267.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $49M |
| Free Cash Flow | $49M |
| Total Debt | $130M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 18.2 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $845M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $34.28 |
| 50-Day MA | $36.40 |
| 200-Day MA | $35.56 |
| Avg Volume | 57K |
| Beta | 1.1 |
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52-Week Range
$27.73
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About JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (BTO)
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across the financial services sector. The fund invests in companies across all market capitalizations. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P Composite 1500 Banks Index. The fund was formerly known as John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund was formed on August 23, 1994 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (BTO) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND's debt ratio?
JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND's key financial metrics?
JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND has a market capitalization of $671M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.6, and revenue of $71M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 267.1%. Return on equity stands at 9.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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