HPS (John Hancock Preferredome Fund III) 9-Day RSI: 33.19 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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What is John Hancock Preferredome Fund III 9-Day RSI?

John Hancock Preferredome Fund III HPS 30 9-Day RSI is 33.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HPS with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,693 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III ranks better than 78.56% on this metric.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.

As of today (2026-07-25), John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's 9-Day RSI is 33.19.

The industry rank for John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's 9-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:

HPS's 9-Day RSI is ranked better than
78.56% of 1693 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 44.22 vs HPS: 33.19

John Hancock Preferredome Fund III  (NYSE:HPS) 9-Day RSI Explanation

The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.

Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.

RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.


John Hancock Preferredome Fund III 9-Day RSI Related Terms


HPS vs NBB, VVR, KIO: 9-Day RSI Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's 9-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 9-Day RSI data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


John Hancock Preferredome Fund III 9-Day RSI vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's 9-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's 9-Day RSI falls into.


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John Hancock Preferredome Fund III  (NYSE:HPS) 9-Day RSI Calculation

The formula for calculating RSI is:

RSI=100[ 100 / ( 1 + Average Gain / Average Loss )]

* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 9-Day RSI →
What does a 9-Day RSI of 33.19 mean?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund III (HPS) has a 9-Day RSI of 33.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III ranks #363 out of 1693 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's 9-Day RSI too high?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's current 9-Day RSI is 33.19. The Asset Management industry median 9-Day RSI is 44.22. John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's value of 33.19 is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III ranks #363 out of 1693 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's 9-Day RSI compare to NBB and VVR?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III ranks #363 out of 1693 companies for 9-Day RSI. This places John Hancock Preferredome Fund III in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 9-Day RSI is 44.22. John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's value of 33.19 is 24.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 9-Day RSI for an Asset Management company?
The median 9-Day RSI among Asset Management companies is 44.22, based on 1,693 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 9-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 9-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's current 9-Day RSI of 33.19 is 24.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 9-Day RSI mean?
A high 9-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median 9-Day RSI is 44.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's current 9-Day RSI is 33.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund III stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund III (HPS) has a current 9-Day RSI of 33.19. The current 9-Day RSI is 33.19 and 24.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 44.22. John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 9-Day RSI calculated?
9-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Preferredome Fund III (HPS), the current 9-Day RSI is 33.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund III Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund's secondary investment objective is to provide growth of capital to the extent consistent with its primary investment objective. It seeks to achieve the objectives by investing a majority of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities, including convertible preferred securities. The portfolio composition of the company consists of the U.S. preferred securities, foreign preferred securities, common stocks, corporate bonds, and the short-term investments.
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