John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II Stock Forecast
Green day on Wednesday for John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II
(Updated on Apr 24, 2024)
The John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II stock price gained 1.02% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 24th Apr 2024), rising from $16.71 to $16.88. It has now gained 4 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 2.54% from a day low at $16.52 to a day high of $16.94. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.78% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 4 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 75 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.27 million.
The stock has broken the horizontal trend up. Breaks like this are often followed by swift and strong movements, and any correction down to the breakline at approximately. $16.84 is considered to be a "second chance" to hit a potential runner. It is, however, important that volume does follow the price as false breaks may appear and it may move back into the horizontal trend. Based on the rectangle-formation theory the stock is predicted to reach $18.13 sometime during the next 3 months.
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HPF Signals & Forecast
The John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $16.41 and $16.33. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, April 15, 2024, and so far it has risen 8.69%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II 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. 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, February 16, 2024 in the short-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
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Friday, February 16, 2024 in the short-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 Pfd Income Fund II stock
John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II finds support from accumulated volume at $16.46 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 very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.420 between high and low, or 2.54%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.65%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $16.24 (-3.82%) (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 (HPF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 25th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 25th we expect John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II to open at $16.78, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $16.61 and $17.15, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.274 (+/-1.63%) up or down from last closing price. If John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.25% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $16.46, some $0.420 (2.49%) from the current price of $16.88, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II stock A Buy?
John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II 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: 0.000 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged
Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.
Predicted Opening Price for John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II of Thursday, April 25, 2024
Fair opening price April 25, 2024 | Current price |
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$16.78 ( 0.592%) | $16.88 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for HPF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 17.20 | 1.90 % | |
R2 | 17.04 | 0.95 % | ||
R1 | 16.94 | 0.358 % | ||
Current price: | 16.88 | |||
Support | S1 | 16.62 | -1.54 % | |
S2 | 16.52 | -2.13 % | ||
S3 | 16.36 | -3.08 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
R2 | 0 | . | ||
R1 | 0 | . | ||
Current price | 16.88 | |||
Support | S1 | 16.46 | -2.49% | |
S2 | 16.29 | -3.50% | ||
S3 | 16.01 | -5.15% |
HPF Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Apr 01, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.730% |
2 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.747% |
3 | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 09, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.742% |
4 | Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.124 | 0.760% |
5 | Dec 01, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.124 | 0.783% |
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