HPS John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III
Asset Management NYSE
Trading Signals (HPS)
Overall Signal
SELL
Strong sellish signal based on multiple indicators.
Key Price Levels
Support Levels
- Strong Support $14
- Medium Support $14.13
- Weak Support $14.25
Resistance Levels
- Weak Resistance $14.51
- Medium Resistance $14.63
- Strong Resistance $14.76
Stop Loss Suggestions
- Conservative $14.48
- Moderate $14.57
- Aggressive $14.7
Signal Indicator
| Indicator | Signal | Strength | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Averages | NEUTRAL |
|
Short & Medium Term |
| Oscillators | BUY |
|
Short Term |
| Trend Indicators | BUY |
|
Short & Medium Term |
| Volume Indicators | SELL |
|
Short & Medium Term |
| Support/Resistance | NEUTRAL |
|
Short Term |
Stock Price Prediction Price Target Probabilities (HPS)
Quarterly Outlook :
2026-02-12
Bullish Scenario
from current 4.03%
Strong upward momentum and confirmed bullish trend, with potential for significant price appreciation. Indicators point to sustained buying pressure. ADX (21.19) indicates a developing or moderate trend. -DI > +DI suggests bearish directional bias. RSI (51.25) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (-0.05) is above Signal line (-0.09) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 0.29, indicating the average weekly price range.
2026-02-12
Base Scenario
from current 0.29%
Price is likely to continue its moderate trajectory, reflecting underlying market conditions and historical volatility. Indicators suggest a balanced outlook. ADX (21.19) indicates a developing or moderate trend. -DI > +DI suggests bearish directional bias. RSI (51.25) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (-0.05) is above Signal line (-0.09) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 0.29, indicating the average weekly price range.
2026-02-12
Bearish Scenario
from current -4.03%
Increased selling pressure and potential for a significant price correction or downtrend. Indicators suggest waning bullish momentum or strengthening bearish forces. ADX (21.19) indicates a developing or moderate trend. -DI > +DI suggests bearish directional bias. RSI (51.25) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (-0.05) is above Signal line (-0.09) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 0.29, indicating the average weekly price range.
Annual Outlook
2026-02-12
Bullish Scenario
from current 8.07%
Long-term bullish trend with strong fundamental catalysts and sustained institutional buying. Expect significant capital appreciation over the year. ADX (21.19) indicates a developing or moderate trend. -DI > +DI suggests bearish directional bias. RSI (51.25) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (-0.05) is above Signal line (-0.09) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 0.29, indicating the average weekly price range.
2026-02-12
Base Scenario
from current 0.58%
Steady long-term growth consistent with market and industry averages. Price expected to follow a typical growth trajectory. ADX (21.19) indicates a developing or moderate trend. -DI > +DI suggests bearish directional bias. RSI (51.25) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (-0.05) is above Signal line (-0.09) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 0.29, indicating the average weekly price range.
2026-02-12
Bearish Scenario
from current -8.07%
Long-term bearish trend with significant headwinds from economic factors, industry disruption, or company-specific issues. Expect notable price depreciation. ADX (21.19) indicates a developing or moderate trend. -DI > +DI suggests bearish directional bias. RSI (51.25) is in bullish territory, indicating upward momentum. MACD line (-0.05) is above Signal line (-0.09) (bullish crossover), confirming upward momentum. Current Weekly ATR is 0.29, indicating the average weekly price range.
Technical Analysis (HPS)
Trend Identification
EMA
Exponential Moving Average
Current price (14.38) is above both Short MA (14.26) and Long MA (14.27). This indicates strong bullish momentum. Short MA (14.26) is below Long MA (14.27), a bearish crossover ('Death Cross' if it's a significant period). This indicates a downward trend. MAs (14.26, 14.27, 14.38) show mixed alignment, suggesting market indecision or range-bound activity.
MACD
Moving Average Convergence Divergence
MACD line is above the Signal line (bullish crossover). This indicates upward momentum. Histogram (0.0200) is positive and expanding, confirming bullish momentum. MACD and Signal lines are on opposite sides of the zero line, indicating a potential zero-line crossover. This is a significant trend indicator.
ADX
Average Directional Index
ADX (16.26) indicates a weak or non-existent trend (ranging market). +DI (24.76) is above -DI (15.22), suggesting a bullish directional bias. Avoid trend-following strategies. Consider range-bound or reversal strategies, or wait for a clearer trend to develop.
Momentum Measurement
RSI (2026-02-12)
Relative Strength Index
RSI (57.41) is in the bullish territory, but not yet overbought. This indicates upward momentum. Monitor for continuation or signs of weakness.
OBV (2026-02-12)
On-Balance Volume
OBV (-158730.00) is falling, indicating selling pressure and distribution. Price is falling and OBV is falling. This is bearish confirmation, indicating selling pressure supports the price decrease. Consider holding short positions or initiating new ones. Volume is supporting the trend.
Stochastic (2026-02-12)
Stochastic Oscillator
Stochastics (%K: 89.70, %D: 92.79) are in the overbought zone (above 80). This suggests the asset may be losing upward momentum. A bearish crossover (%K below %D) is observed, potentially signaling a downward trend reversal or continuation. Stronger signal if this occurs above 50. This is a strong sell signal, indicating potential downside.
CCI (2026-02-12)
Commodity Channel Index
CCI (135.98) 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 (2026-02-12)
Average True Range
Current ATR is 0.1300. ATR indicates average volatility. Market conditions are relatively stable.
Bollinger Bands (2026-02-12)
Volatility Bands
Current price (14.38) is within the Bollinger Bands (14.01 - 14.51). This suggests the price is trading within its typical volatility range. Price is above the Middle Band (14.26), indicating short-term bullish bias.
Risk Management & Potential Reversals (HPS)
SAR (2026-02-12)
Parabolic Stop and Reverse
SAR points below price indicate bullish trend. Current SAR at 14.06 is 2.23% from price. Consider SAR as a potential stop-loss level to protect gains in an uptrend.
Stochastic (2026-02-12)
Overbought
Stochastic is in overbought territory (89.7). Monitor for potential bearish crossover or movement below 80, which could signal a reversal. Current crossover status: Bearish.
RSI (2026-02-12)
Reversal Perspective
Current RSI level is in neutral territory. No RSI divergence detected. Current RSI level doesn't suggest imminent reversal.
Bollinger Bands (2026-02-12)
Reversal Perspective
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 (HPS)
| Holder Name | Holder Type | Shares | Pct. Held | Date Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Group AG | INSTITUTIONAL | 997357 | 3.11% | 2025-03-31 |
| Morgan Stanley | INSTITUTIONAL | 838288 | 2.62% | 2025-03-31 |
| LPL Financial LLC | INSTITUTIONAL | 252703 | 0.79% | 2025-03-31 |
| Invesco Ltd. | INSTITUTIONAL | 222250 | 0.69% | 2025-03-31 |
| Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II-Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF | MUTUALFUND | 221980 | 0.69% | 2025-04-30 |
| Bank of America Corporation | INSTITUTIONAL | 137978 | 0.43% | 2025-03-31 |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | INSTITUTIONAL | 135961 | 0.42% | 2025-03-31 |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | INSTITUTIONAL | 125611 | 0.39% | 2025-03-31 |
| Rothschild Investment LLC | INSTITUTIONAL | 121900 | 0.38% | 2025-03-31 |
| Guggenheim Capital, LLC | INSTITUTIONAL | 112516 | 0.35% | 2025-03-31 |
| Fiera Capital Corporation | INSTITUTIONAL | 85001 | 0.27% | 2025-03-31 |
| Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund, Inc. | MUTUALFUND | 25100 | 0.08% | 2025-03-31 |
| insidersPercentHeld | MAJOR | 0% | ||
| institutionsPercentHeld | MAJOR | 0% | ||
| institutionsFloatPercentHeld | MAJOR | 0% | ||
| institutionsCount | MAJOR | 0% |