BTO / John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund
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SEC Filings
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SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
This page provides a complete, chronological list of SEC Filings, excluding ownership filings which we provide elsewhere.
August 29, 2025 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

  Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated August 29, 2025 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

June 30, 2025 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND   Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Supplement dated June 30, 2025 to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the SAI) Effective June 30, 2025, Paul Lorentz no longer serves as a non-independent Trustee of the investment companies listed above (each a “Trust”).

March 13, 2025 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

  Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated March 13, 2025 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

December 13, 2024 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

424B3 1 d877089d424b3.htm JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND    Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Funds II John Hancock Funds II

December 12, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. __________) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]  Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

November 27, 2024 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

    Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated November 27, 2024 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

October 18, 2024 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

    Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated October 18, 2024 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

August 1, 2024 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

   Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (individually, the fund and collectively, the funds) Supplement dated August 1, 2024 to the current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the SAI) Effective immediately, Gregory A.

July 1, 2024 424B3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Prospectus Supplement  

        Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated July 1, 2024) Up to 1,500,000 Shares John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Common Shares John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “Fund” or “fund”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.

May 9, 2024 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

   Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated May 9, 2024 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces the Financial Highlights contained in the Prospectus: Selected data for a Common Share outstanding during the periods stated.

May 8, 2024 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 May 8, 2024 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

December 14, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. __________) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]  Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

December 13, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

        Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated December 13, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus ) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

December 11, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

        Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated December 11, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

October 6, 2023 424B3

JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND Statement of Additional Information June 25, 2021 (as revised October 6, 2023) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 TABLE OF CONTENTS Organization of the Fund 2 Additional Investment Policies and R

Table of Contents JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND Statement of Additional Information June 25, 2021 (as revised October 6, 2023) 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 800-225-6020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Organization of the Fund 2 Additional Investment Policies and Risks 2 Investment Restrictions 19 Portfolio Turnover 20 Those Responsible for Management 21 Shareholders of the Fund 31

September 12, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

        Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated September 12, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as may be supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

July 27, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the Fund) Supplement dated July 27, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

June 29, 2023 424B3

Current Position(s) with the Trusts1

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Funds II John Hancock Funds III John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock Investment Trust II John H

May 31, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated May 31, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

May 8, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated May 8, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

May 1, 2023 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded

March 31, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated March 31, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) At a meeting held on March 28-30, 2023, the fund’s Board of Trustees approved an amendment, dated April 1, 2023 to the liquidity agreement (the “LA”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the fund dated June 16, 2015.

March 14, 2023 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated March 14, 2023 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund’s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (“NAV”) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

December 23, 2022 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded

December 15, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

December 15, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated December 15, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) At its meeting held on December 13-15, 2022, the fund’s Board of Trustees approved changes to the fund’s principal investment strategies to allow the fund to invest in investment grade securities beyond defensive purposes effective as of December 15, 2022 (the Effective Date).

November 29, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/2022 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 115.

November 14, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated November 14, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund?s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (?NAV?) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

September 28, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated September 28, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund?s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (?NAV?) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

September 20, 2022 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund Supplement dated September 20, 2022, to each current Statement of Additional Information, as may be supplemented (the ?SAI?) Effective September 20, 2022, the Board of Trustees of each registered investment company listed above (each a ?Fund?) appointed each of the following individuals to serve as a Trustee of the Fund.

August 31, 2022 424B3

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information Supplement JOHN HANCOCK ASSET-BASED LENDING FUND JOHN HANCOCK BOND TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST II JOHN HANCOCK CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK CAPITAL SERIES JOHN HANCOCK MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK CURRENT INTEREST JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

August 19, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Asset-Based Lending Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunit

May 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 112.

April 8, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated April 8, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund?s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (?NAV?) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

March 24, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated March 24, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) Effective June 30, 2022, the following replaces any references contained in the Prospectus with respect to the Fund's managed distribution plan: Under the Plan, the Fund makes quarterly distributions of an amount equal to $0.

March 10, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust John Hancock Str

March 10, 2022 424B3

Common Shares

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated March 10, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The Financial Highlights contained in the Prospectus are restated as follows: Common Shares Period ended 12-31-21 12-31-20 12-31-19 12-31-18 12-31-17 12-31-16 Per share operating performance Net asset value, beginning of period $28.

March 1, 2022 424B3

Prospectus Supplement

Prospectus Supplement John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the fund) Supplement dated March 1, 2022 to the current Prospectus, as supplemented (the Prospectus) The following replaces any references, contained either in the Prospectus or the Prospectus Supplement, with respect to the Fund?s: (i) last reported sale price; (ii) net asset value (?NAV?) per Common Share; and (iii) percentage premium to NAV per Common Share.

January 25, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

DEFA14A 1 jhfo-html4326defa14a.htm JH FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES (BTO)DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential

December 27, 2021 424B3

Statement of Additional Information Supplement

Statement of Additional Information Supplement John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Investment Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Investment Trust II John Hancock Capital Series John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Collateral Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock Current Interest John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fu

December 9, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

November 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/2021 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 113.

July 6, 2021 424B5

Up to 1,500,000 Shares John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Common Shares

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) File No. 333-257411 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated June 25, 2021) Up to 1,500,000 Shares John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Common Shares John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the ?Fund? or ?fund?) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund commenced operations in August 1994 following an initial public offering. In

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 113.

May 14, 2021 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 April 28, 2021 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

February 19, 2021 COVER

February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.

January 29, 2021 DEFA14A

- JH FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES (BTO)_DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

December 10, 2020 DEF 14A

- JH FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES (BTO)_DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

November 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/2020 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 126.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 129.

December 12, 2019 DEF 14A

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A - - JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES (BTO)_DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

November 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. NPORT-EX - -

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 9/30/19 Fund’s investments As of 9-30-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 114.

May 28, 2019 NPORT-EX

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Quarterly portfolio holdings 3/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 3-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Common stocks 113.

December 13, 2018 DEF 14A

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

November 29, 2018 N-Q

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

November 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

May 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

May 29, 2018 N-Q

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

February 28, 2018 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the ?Fund?), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (U

December 14, 2017 DEF 14A

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

November 27, 2017 N-Q

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

November 27, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

August 29, 2017 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 24, 2017.

May 30, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 d325488-ex99cert.htm SEPARATE CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER, AS REQUIRED BY RULE 30A-2(A) CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement

May 30, 2017 N-Q

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund - QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

March 1, 2017 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77(B) 2 d320528ex99-77breport.htm EX-99.77(B) Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards

January 3, 2017 DEFA14A

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND - DEFA14A

defa14a-jhfo.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Income Securities Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income

November 30, 2016 DEFA14A

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

November 25, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

November 25, 2016 N-Q

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

November 18, 2016 DEF 14A

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

August 25, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Section 4.4 of ARTICLE IV is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety by the following: Section 4.4 Retirement Age. The retirement age for Trustees shall be determined from time to time by a resolution of the majority of the Trustees.

August 25, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Section 4.4 of ARTICLE IV is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety by the following: Section 4.4 Retirement Age. The retirement age for Trustees shall be determined from time to time by a resolution of the majority of the Trustees.

August 25, 2016 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 3, 2016.

August 25, 2016 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 3, 2016.

May 27, 2016 N-Q

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

May 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 d303977ex99-cert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde

February 26, 2016 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D

EX-99.77D POLICIES 3 d300198ex99-77d.htm EX-99.77D POLICIES ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund At a meeting held on September 14-16, 2015, the Board approved the change of the Fiscal Year End for the John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund from 10/31 to 12/31.

February 26, 2016 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 d300198ex99-77b.htm EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, in accordance with the

December 22, 2015 EX-99.77D

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D

EX-99.77D 3 d297508ex99-77d.htm EX-99.77D OTHR EXHB ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D At a regular meeting held September 14-16, 2015, the Board of Trustees for the Registrant approved the fiscal year end change of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund from August 31st to October 31st. Financial Opportunities Fund NSAR SUB-ITEM 77Q1: On June 25, 2015, the Board of Trustees ap

December 22, 2015 EX-99.77B

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2015, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Un

December 16, 2015 DEFA14A

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

December 7, 2015 DEF 14A

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

September 28, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

September 28, 2015 N-Q

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

June 25, 2015 EX-99.77(D)(1)

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Financial Opportunities Fund

EX-99.77(D)(1) 3 d288317ex77d-finopps.htm EX-99.77(D)(1) ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Financial Opportunities Fund Effective March 12, 2015, the Board of Trustees approved changes to the fund’s investment policy regarding securities lending, replacing it with the following: “The fund may seek to obtain additional income or portfolio leverage by making secured loans of its po

June 25, 2015 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

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January 2, 2015 To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (collectively, the “Advisers”), each an investment adviser to the investment companies listed in Appendix A (collectively, the “John Hancock Funds”), hereby notify you as follows: 1.

June 25, 2015 EX-99.77C

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 26, 2015.

June 19, 2015 CORRESP

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund ESP

K&L Gates LLP State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111 T +1 617 261 3100 F +1 617 261 3175 klgates.

March 27, 2015 N-Q

Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip

March 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mis

March 17, 2015 EX-24

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS COMMON SHARES SECTION 16(a) FILINGS

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS COMMON SHARES SECTION 16(a) FILINGS As an officer, trustee and/or shareholder of John Hancock Closed-End Funds (the "Companies") listed in Appendix A, the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints with full power of substitution each of Ariel Ayanna, Thomas Dee, John J.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISOR

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT Appendix A to each of the above referenced Fund’s Subadvisory Agreement dated December 31, 2005, is hereby amended to clarify and reflect the following: Fund Percentage of Average Daily Managed Assets John Hancock Income Securities Trust Up to $150 million: 0.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014 1 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated June 30, 2014 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services (the “Agreement”) dated June 1, 2002, as amended by and between Computershare Inc.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is amended and restated as of this 25th day of June, 2014, by and between the trusts listed in Appendix A (the “Trusts”), on behalf of themselves and each of their funds (except as noted) (the “Funds”) and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (“John Hancock”).

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

Appendix A John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Floating Rate High Income Fund John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hanc

July 1, 2014 To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (collectively, the “Advisers”), each an investment adviser to the investment companies listed in Appendix A (collectively, the “John Hancock Funds”), hereby notify you as follows: 1.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund) (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2014, in accordance with the stand

December 5, 2014 DEFA14A

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. DEFA14A - - PROXY MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

November 25, 2014 DEF 14A

BTO / Hancock (JOHN) Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund, Inc. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

September 24, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

bfinancialoppscert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statement

September 24, 2014 N-Q

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund - JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

afinancialopps.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal execu

June 26, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

Ex NSAR Item 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

bmeeting77c.htm Ex NSAR Item 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders BTO Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of four (4) Trustees to serve for a three-year term ending at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each Trustee was re-elected by the fun

March 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

afinancialopps.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal execu

March 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 bfinancialoppscerts.htm CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumsta

February 6, 2014 DEFA14A

- DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

January 6, 2014 DEFA14A

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

December 24, 2013 DEF 14A

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund) (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2013, in accordance with the stand

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS 1 ARTICLE II - OFFICES 3 Section 2.

September 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mislea

September 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

afinancialopps.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal execu

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund)

dpolicy77dfinopps.htm ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund) On September 11, 2012, the Board of Trustees approved a change to the Fund’s 80% investment policy and voted to change the Fund’s name to John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund. The prior investment policy stating that: “Under normal circumstances, t

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Item Amount Note

x2revisedtaagreement.htm Schedule 1 to Exhibit D 3/30/13 INVESTOR PLAN SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE Item Amount Note Paid By 1 Plan Set Up Fee $2,500 Per Fund Company Fulfillment Processing $5.50 Per request Company Reinvestment Trading Fee $.05 Per share Participant Purchase of Additional Shares By check By Electronic Transfer Trading Fee $5.00 $2.00 $.05 Per investment Per investment Per share Particip

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

By: /s/Jay McHale

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 4 dtaserviceagreement.htm SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES March 31, 2013 1 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated March 31, 2013 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services dated June 1, 2002, as amended (the “Agreement”), is entered into among Computershare Shareow

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT

fsubadvagramendedfinopps.htm JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT Appendix A referenced in Section 3 COMPENSATION OF SUB-ADVISER of the Fund’s Subadvisory Agreement dated December 31, 2005, is hereby amended, effective January 18, 2013, to reflect the following: Fund Percentage of Average Daily Gross Assets John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Subadviso

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting

cmeeting77cfinopps.htm Shareholder meeting The Fund held a Special Meeting of Shareholders on January 18, 2013. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal 1(a): Revision to fundamental investment restriction regarding borrowing money. The votes cast are set forth below: THE PROPOSAL PASSED ON January 18, 2013. FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 8,306,481 1,434,755 315,611 Proposal 1(b):

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND AMENDMENT TO ADVISORY AGREEMENT

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 7 gadvagramendfinopps.htm AMENDMENT TO ADVISORY AGREEMENT JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND AMENDMENT TO ADVISORY AGREEMENT It is hereby agreed that on September 11, 2012, the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) voted to amend Section 4 of the Fund’s Advisory Agreement (dated July 1, 2009), effective January 18, 2013, as follows:

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Initial Term of Agreement: Fees Not Subject to Increase Administration & Account Maintenance Dividend Disbursement Fee

x3stocktransfersch.htm Exhibit D Revised 3/31/13 STOCK TRANSFER FEE SCHEDULE The following schedule is intended to be a comprehensive summary of the fees associated with this proposal. The pricing as listed below is valid for ninety days from the date of submission or until “date”. Fees are not subject to increase during the initial term. Initial Term of Agreement: 15 Months[1] Fees Not Subject to

March 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

afinancialopps.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exec

March 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bfinancialoppsserts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST It is hereby stated that: 1.

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

John Hancock Advisers, LLC

John Hancock Advisers, LLC 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 As of September 11, 2012 To the Trustees of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Re: Expense Limitation Regarding Administration Agreement With reference to the Administration Agreement, dated August 15, 1994 (“Administration Agreement”), entered into between John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (the “Adviser”), we hereby notify you as follows: The Adviser agrees to limit its fee applicable to the Administration Agreement to 0.

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

AMENDMENT TO ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AMENDMENT made as of this 11th day of September, 2012 to the Administration Agreement dated August 15, 1994, between John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) and John Hancock Advisers, LLC.

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund)

EX-99.77D POLICIES 4 dpolicyfinopps77d.htm POLICY CHANGE ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund) On September 11, 2012, the Board of Trustees approved a change to the Fund’s 80% investment policy and voted to change the Fund’s name to John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund. The prior investment policy stating t

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AMENDMENT DATED DECEMBER 14, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2004, AS AMENDED

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AMENDMENT DATED DECEMBER 14, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2004, AS AMENDED Effective December 14, 2012, the Amended and Restated By-Laws of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund dated September 13, 2004 are hereby amended to the extent necessary to reflect the change of the name of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund to John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund.

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 9, 2012.

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 bnsarletterfinopps77b.htm ACCOUNTANT'S LETTER Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (formerly John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund) (the “Fund”) as of a

December 20, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

November 29, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund SCRIPT FOR REGISTERED SHAREOWNER TELEPHONE VOTING Computershare Shareowner Hears This Script Speech 1 Welcome to the Telephone voting site.

November 27, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK BANK & THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

John Hancock Bank & Thrift Opportunity Fund Proxy Voting Proxy Voting for John Hancock Shareholders: The following funds are currently conducting a proxy vote.

November 26, 2012 DEF 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK BANK & THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

JOHN HANCOCK BANK & THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

November 20, 2012 CORRESP

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corresp John Hancock Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805 November 19, 2012 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

November 19, 2012 CORRESP

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John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 November 19, 2012 VIA EDGAR Brion R.

November 8, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

bbankthriftnsarlet77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Comp

November 2, 2012 PRE 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

November 2, 2012 COVER

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JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805 November 2, 2012 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

November 2, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

bbankthriftnsarlet77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Comp

September 28, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

abtoppfund.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal execu

September 28, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bbtocerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements wer

September 19, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

September 13, 2012 DEF 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

June 29, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR

xmeeting77cp9.htm ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 20, 2012. The following action was taken by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of three (3) Trustees to serve for a three-year term ending at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2015 or such earlier date as required by the By-laws of

March 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bbtocerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statement

March 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK BOND TRUST

abankandthrift.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal e

January 18, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

jhbankthriftoppnsar.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accord

January 5, 2012 COVER

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gbtoltr.htm December 13, 2011 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Registrant”) File Nos. 811-8568 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is the Registrant’s

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight B

November 28, 2011 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

November 25, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

September 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, n

September 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (

June 29, 2011 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 21, 2011.

June 29, 2011 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund On December 7, 2010, the Board of Trustees approved the following new investment objective for the Fund: The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a high level of total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income.

April 1, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (

April 1, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements we

December 30, 2010 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

nsar.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2010, in accordance with the s

December 30, 2010 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 2010 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 AS AMENDED

AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 2010 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 AS AMENDED Section 2.

December 30, 2010 EX-99.77Q2 ITEM 405

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Based solely on a review of the copies of the reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act furnished to the fund and representations that no other reports were required to be filed, the fund believes that, during the past fiscal year, its executive officers, Trustees and 10% shareholders complied with all applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements, except that Mr.

November 30, 2010 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

defa14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

November 24, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

def14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

September 28, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices)

September 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

ebankthriftcerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such st

June 28, 2010 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 22, 2010.

March 29, 2010 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices)

March 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

ebankthriftcerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such st

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting

meeting.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Shareholder meeting On May 18, 2009, an adjourned session of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund was held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts for the purpose of considering and voting upon: Proposal 1: Election of six Trustees to serve until their respective successors have been du

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund, In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2009, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Bo

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2009 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2009 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 Pursuant to the authority granted to the Board of Trustees in Section 2.

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND ADVISORY AGREEMENT

JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND ADVISORY AGREEMENT Advisory Agreement dated July 1, 2009, between John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Fund?), and John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?JHA? or the ?Adviser?).

December 2, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

September 28, 2009 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices)

September 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

ebankthriftoppfundex-99cert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

June 26, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting

meetingbto.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing Shareholder meeting On May 18, 2009, an adjourned session of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund was held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, for the purpose of considering and voting upon the proposals listed below: Shareholders of the fund a

March 30, 2009 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

abankandthrift.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal

March 30, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bbankthriftoppfundex99cert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

March 9, 2009 DEFA14A

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!

bto.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND AND PATRIOT PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND II IMPORTANT REMINDER PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES BEFORE April 14, 2009 March 9, 2009 Dear John Hancock Shareholder, I am writing to you in regard to materials I previously sent you relating to proposals that will be voted on at a Specia

February 6, 2009 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2009. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-08568 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES E

def14a Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2009.

January 9, 2009 PRE 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2009. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-08568 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EX

pre14a Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2009.

December 30, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK OPEN-END FUNDS AND JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL SHAREHOLDER YIELD FUND As Amended: March 11, 2008

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK OPEN-END FUNDS AND JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL SHAREHOLDER YIELD FUND As Amended: March 11, 2008 Trustees.

December 30, 2008 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund, In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the ?Fund?) as of and for the period ended October 31, 2008, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversi

December 30, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND As Amended: September 9, 2008 (Article I) Article I, Section 1.

September 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bbtofundexnncert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such st

September 29, 2008 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

abankthriftopp.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal

June 30, 2008 EX-99.77C VOTES

Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund

Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund Shareholder meeting On March 31, 2008, the Annual Meeting of the Fund was held to elect two Trustees.

March 31, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, n

March 31, 2008 N-Q

Notes to Schedule of Investments - Page 1

abankthriftopps.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal

February 7, 2008 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-8568 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-8568 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) x Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Pr

December 27, 2007 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund ("the Fund") as of and for the year ended October 31, 2007, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Boa

December 27, 2007 EX-99.77C VOTES

Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund

Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund Shareholder meeting On March 27, 2007, the Annual Meeting of the Fund was held to elect three Trustees.

September 27, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, n

September 27, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportun

abankthrift.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exe

April 2, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportun

abankthrift.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exe

April 2, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bbankthriftcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such sta

September 27, 2006 N-Q

Alfred P. Ouellette, Senior Attorney & Assistant Secretary

abankthrift.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exe

September 27, 2006 EX-99.CERT

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

bexnn.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements we

March 28, 2006 N-Q

FORM N-Q

Bank & Thrift Oportunity Fund.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 8568 John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Addres

March 28, 2006 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

5EX-99.CERT-BTO.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such sta

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