John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund Stock Forecast
Green day on Tuesday for John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund stock after gaining 0.301%
(Updated on Apr 30, 2024)
The John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund stock price gained 0.301% on the last trading day (Tuesday, 30th Apr 2024), rising from $9.97 to $10.00. It has now gained 3 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.543% from a day low at $9.95 to a day high of $10.01. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.04% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 18 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 63 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $634.05 thousand.
The stock lies in the middle of a falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -3.18% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $9.32 and $10.04 at the end of this 3-month period.
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HEQ Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, April 19, 2024, and so far it has risen 3.52%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund has increased volume and follows the last lift in the price. This is considered to be a technical positive sign as volume should follow the price-formation. Higher liquidity also reduces the general risk. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $10.09. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $9.93. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Friday, December 22, 2023 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Friday, December 22, 2023 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund stock
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund finds support from accumulated volume at $9.94 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.0540 (0.543%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.685%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $9.48 (-5.22%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 7 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (HEQ) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 1st
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 1st we expect John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund to open at $9.99, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $9.89 and $10.11, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.108 (+/-1.08%) up or down from last closing price. If John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.16% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $9.94 (0.60%) than the resistance at $10.22 (2.20%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund stock A Buy?
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score: -0.748 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund of Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Fair opening price May 1, 2024 | Current price |
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$9.99 ( 0.147%) | $10.00 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for HEQ
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 10.04 | 0.393 % | |
R2 | 10.02 | 0.187 % | ||
R1 | 10.01 | 0.0596 % | ||
Current price: | 10.00 | |||
Support | S1 | 9.96 | -0.353 % | |
S2 | 9.95 | -0.480 % | ||
S3 | 9.93 | -0.687 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 10.38 | 3.80 % | |
R2 | 10.30 | 3.00 % | ||
R1 | 10.22 | 2.20 % | ||
Current price | 10.00 | |||
Support | S1 | 9.94 | -0.600% | |
S2 | 9.82 | -1.80% | ||
S3 | 9.73 | -2.70% |
HEQ Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.250 | 2.38% |
2 | Dec 01, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.250 | 2.49% |
3 | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.250 | 2.61% |
4 | Jun 01, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.290 | 2.69% |
5 | Mar 01, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.290 | 2.49% |
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