John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Stock Forecast
Red day on Friday for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund stock after losing 0.191%
(Updated on Apr 19, 2024)
The John Hancock Preferred Income Fund stock price fell by -0.191% on the last day (Friday, 19th Apr 2024) from $15.71 to $15.68. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.67% from a day low at $15.60 to a day high of $15.86. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -4.04% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -3 thousand shares and in total, 55 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $863.01 thousand.
The stock is at the lower part of a horizontal trend in the short term, and normally this may pose a good buying opportunity, though a breakdown through the bottom trend line at $15.41 will give a strong sell signal and a trend shift may be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect John Hancock Preferred Income Fund stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $15.69 and $17.08 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
Ready to grow your portfolio? Here's your beginner's guide to opening a free brokerage account.
HPI Signals & Forecast
The John Hancock Preferred Income Fund stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $15.75 and $16.31. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day, which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. Some positive signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, April 15, 2024, and so far it has risen 1.88%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund stock
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund finds support from accumulated volume at $15.67 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.260 between high and low, or 1.67%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.29%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $14.77 (-5.78%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 4 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (HPI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect John Hancock Preferred Income Fund to open at $15.71, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $15.41 and $15.95, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.266 (+/-1.69%) up or down from last closing price. If John Hancock Preferred Income Fund takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.39% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $15.67 (0.06%) than the resistance at $16.16 (3.06%), 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 Preferred Income Fund stock A Buy?
Several of the signals/indicators are negative, and we believe that this will affect on the development for the next days and maybe possible weeks. However, over time, we think that today's level holds a possible buying opportunity and that the price will be higher during or at the end of this 3-month period.
Current score: 1.181 Buy Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund of Monday, April 22, 2024
Fair opening price April 22, 2024 | Current price |
---|---|
$15.71 ( 0.213%) | $15.68 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for HPI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 15.97 | 1.87 % | |
R2 | 15.87 | 1.24 % | ||
R1 | 15.81 | 0.85 % | ||
Current price: | 15.68 | |||
Support | S1 | 15.61 | -0.421 % | |
S2 | 15.55 | -0.81 % | ||
S3 | 15.45 | -1.45 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 16.59 | 5.80 % | |
R2 | 16.43 | 4.78 % | ||
R1 | 16.16 | 3.06 % | ||
Current price | 15.68 | |||
Support | S1 | 15.67 | -0.0638% | |
S2 | 15.59 | -0.574% | ||
S3 | 15.39 | -1.85% |
HPI Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Apr 01, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.788% |
2 | Mar 01, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.743% |
3 | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 09, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.744% |
4 | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.770% |
5 | Dec 01, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $0.124 | 0.798% |
FAQ
Click here for our free guide on how to buy John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Stock.