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HPF John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II

Asset Management NYSE

$16.08 -0.05 (-0.31%)
update: 2025-12-22
Prev Close $16.12
Market Cap $339.25M
Day Range $16.05 - $16.11
Open $16.14
P/E Ratio 6.95
52W Change -4.16%
24H Volume 36.94K
Dividend Yield 9.32%
EPS
DAY WEEK PRICE LEVEL

Trading Signals (HPF)

Overall Signal

BUY

Strong buyish signal based on multiple indicators.

Confidence: 79%
Updated: 2025-12-22

Key Price Levels

Support Levels

  • Strong Support $15.75
  • Medium Support $15.84
  • Weak Support $15.94

Resistance Levels

  • Weak Resistance $16.14
  • Medium Resistance $16.24
  • Strong Resistance $16.33

Stop Loss Suggestions

  • Conservative $15.7
  • Moderate $15.89
  • Aggressive $15.8

Signal Indicator

Indicator Signal Strength Timeframe
Moving Averages BUY
Short & Medium Term
Oscillators BUY
Short Term
Trend Indicators BUY
Short & Medium Term
Volume Indicators BUY
Short & Medium Term
Support/Resistance NEUTRAL
Short Term
Data Source: Consolidated ratings from various investment bank analysts. Ratings may change over time.

Stock Price Prediction Price Target Probabilities (HPF)

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Annual Outlook

Technical Analysis (HPF)

Trend Identification

Momentum Measurement

RSI (2025-12-22)

Relative Strength Index

BUY
Current RSI(14) 60.36
Oversold Neutral Overbought

RSI (60.36) is in the bullish territory, but not yet overbought. This indicates upward momentum. Monitor for continuation or signs of weakness.

OBV (2025-12-22)

On-Balance Volume

Rising
OBV Trend Upward
OBV vs Price Confirming

OBV (-4770.00) is rising, indicating buying pressure and accumulation. Price is rising and OBV is rising. This is bullish confirmation, indicating buying pressure supports the price increase. Consider holding long positions or initiating new ones. Volume is supporting the trend.

Stochastic (2025-12-22)

Stochastic Oscillator

NEUTRAL
%K Line 94.17
%D Line 90.87

Stochastics (%K: 94.17, %D: 90.87) are in the overbought zone (above 80). This suggests the asset may be losing upward momentum. A bullish crossover (%K above %D) is observed. This indicates upward momentum. Be cautious if it's already in the overbought region.

CCI (2025-12-22)

Commodity Channel Index

SELL
CCI(20) 218.84

CCI (218.84) is above +100. This suggests a strong upward momentum and an overbought condition. Consider profit-taking or looking for short entries cautiously. Confirm with price action; if price is making higher highs, momentum is strong. Look for pullbacks to enter long.

Volatility Measurement

ATR (2025-12-22)

Average True Range

0.12
ATR(14) 0.12
ATR % of Price ...%

Current ATR is 0.1200. ATR indicates average volatility. Market conditions are relatively stable.

Bollinger Bands (2025-12-22)

Volatility Bands

BUY
Upper Band 16.16
Middle Band (MA20) 15.89
Lower Band 15.62
Band Width 3%

Current price (16.04) is within the Bollinger Bands (15.62 - 16.16). This suggests the price is trading within its typical volatility range. Price is above the Middle Band (15.89), indicating short-term bullish bias.

Risk Management & Potential Reversals (HPF)

SAR (2025-12-22)

Parabolic Stop and Reverse

BUY
Current SAR 15.7
Distance from Price 2.12%

SAR points below price indicate bullish trend. Current SAR at 15.70 is 2.12% from price. Consider SAR as a potential stop-loss level to protect gains in an uptrend.

Stochastic (2025-12-22)

Overbought

Approaching Overbought
Stochastic Position 94.2
Crossover Status Bullish

Stochastic is in overbought territory (94.2). Monitor for potential bearish crossover or movement below 80, which could signal a reversal. Current crossover status: Bullish.

RSI (2025-12-22)

Reversal Perspective

No Divergence
RSI Divergence None
Overbought/Oversold Neither

Current RSI level is in neutral territory. No RSI divergence detected. Current RSI level doesn't suggest imminent reversal.

Bollinger Bands (2025-12-22)

Reversal Perspective

Bullish Bias
Band Position Upper Half
Band Squeeze None

Bands show normal bandwidth. Price is in the upper half of the bands, suggesting a bullish bias.No indication of imminent volatility expansion or reversal.

Holder List Top 20 (HPF)

Holder Name Holder Type Shares Pct. Held Date Reported
Axim Planning & Wealth INSTITUTIONAL 333318 1.55% 2025-03-31
UBS Group AG INSTITUTIONAL 330076 1.53% 2025-03-31
Invesco Ltd. INSTITUTIONAL 151740 0.7% 2025-03-31
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II-Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF MUTUALFUND 151555 0.7% 2025-04-30
Stifel Financial Corporation INSTITUTIONAL 143689 0.67% 2025-03-31
Morgan Stanley INSTITUTIONAL 130767 0.61% 2025-03-31
Cohen & Steers Inc. INSTITUTIONAL 109424 0.51% 2025-03-31
Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund, Inc. MUTUALFUND 109424 0.51% 2025-03-31
J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. INSTITUTIONAL 104811 0.49% 2025-03-31
Osaic Holdings Inc INSTITUTIONAL 83363 0.39% 2025-03-31
Koshinski Asset Management, Inc. INSTITUTIONAL 68020 0.32% 2025-03-31
Everstar Asset Management, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 62460 0.29% 2024-12-31
Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC INSTITUTIONAL 58999 0.27% 2025-03-31
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These predictions are generated using a combination of technical analysis, fundamental factors, market sentiment indicators, and machine learning models trained on historical price data. Probabilities represent the likelihood of reaching the target price within the specified timeframe based on our models. All predictions are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice.