


Technical Sentiment Analysis for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI). As of 2026-04-20, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 13 technical signals, shows that 6 indicators are flashing buy, while 7 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for HPI stands at 58.86, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at 0.02, providing a Buy signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at 92.58 and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at 131.72 further confirm a 0.28 outlook for the ETF.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, HPI is trading below its 60-day moving average of $16.02 and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $16.44. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $16.14 and strong support at $15.64. A break above $16.14 could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $15.64 may test the next Fibonacci floor at $15.38.
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 15.13 | 15.38 | 15.64 | 15.89 | 16.14 | 16.39 | 16.64 |
| Fibonacci | 15.38 | 15.57 | 15.69 | 15.89 | 16.08 | 16.2 | 16.39 |
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| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 58.86 |
| Stochastic Oscillator | 92.58 |
| Stochastic RSI | 90.51 |
| Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | 131.72 |
| Awesome Oscillator | 0.06 |
| Momentum | 0.28 |
| MACD | 0.02 |
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| Period | Simple | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | 16.01 | Buy |
| 10-Day | 15.89 | Buy |
| 20-Day | 15.76 | Buy |
| 60-Day | 16.02 | Neutral |
| 200-Day | 16.44 | Sell |
| 250-Day | 16.34 | Sell |