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NYSE:HPS

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III - HPS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$14.74
+0.54 (+3.80%)
(As of 03/29/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$14.21
$14.84
50-Day Range
$13.71
$15.97
52-Week Range
$13.60
$18.11
Volume
39,613 shs
Average Volume
55,947 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
8.96%
Price Target
N/A

About John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III operates as a closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital by investing in securities that, in the opinion of the Advisor, may be undervalued relative to similar securities in the marketplace. The company was founded on June 19, 2003 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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HPS Stock News Headlines

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Urgent Warning
This was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …
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Ex-Dividend Date Insight: John Hancock Preferred
Urgent Warning
This was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …
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HPS Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/28 Dividend
2/10/2023
Dividend Payable
2/28/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/10/2023
Today
3/30/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Asset Management
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Fax
N/A
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$-33,515,741.00

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A

Key Executives

  • Andy Arnott
    President & Trustee
  • Charles A. Rizzo
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Trevor Swanberg
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Lisa Greiner
    Vice President-Investments
  • Nathan William Thooft
    Vice President-Investments













HPS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HPS shares performed in 2023?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III's stock was trading at $14.43 at the start of the year. Since then, HPS stock has increased by 2.1% and is now trading at $14.74.
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Are investors shorting John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 45,300 shares, an increase of 529.2% from the February 28th total of 7,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 60,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.7 days.
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How often does John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III declared a monthly dividend on Wednesday, March 1st. Investors of record on Monday, March 13th will be given a dividend of $0.11 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.96%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 10th.
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What ETFs hold John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE:HPS) stock in their portfolio include Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF (PCEF).iShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF (FM).

Is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III a good dividend stock?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE:HPS) pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.08%.
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What other stocks do shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III investors own include AT&T (T), Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), Ventas (VTR), BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Main Street Capital (MAIN), Pfizer (PFE), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and International Business Machines (IBM).

What is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III's stock symbol?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HPS."

Who are John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III's major shareholders?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (0.00%), UBS Group AG (0.00%), Advisor Group Holdings Inc. (0.00%), Fiera Capital Corp (0.00%), Commonwealth Equity Services LLC (0.00%) and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC (0.00%).
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How do I buy shares of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III?

Shares of HPS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III's stock price today?

One share of HPS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.74.

How can I contact John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III's mailing address is 601 Congress St, BOSTON, MA 02210-2804, United States. The official website for the company is www.jhinvestments.com. The company can be reached via phone at (800) 852-0218.

This page (NYSE:HPS) was last updated on 3/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff