John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF:NYSE) closed at $12.89 on October 23, 2026, unchanged on the day. The stock trades 23.5% below its 52-week high of $16.84 and 1.7% above its 52-week low of $12.67. John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is part of the Miscellaneous sector.
In 252 trading sessions since October 23, 2025, HPF closed higher on 110 days (44%). Its best day was March 31, 2026 (+3.17%) and its worst was October 14, 2026 (-3.13%). It never moved 10% or more in a single session.
The Funds primary objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital. Growth of capital constitutes the secondary objective. Under normal market conditions the Fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in preferred stock and other preferred securities, including convertible preferred securities that are rated investment grade. The investments are allocated among various industry sectors and issuers. However, the Fund expects to emphasise investments in preferred securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. corporations in the utilities sector. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in a) preferred securities or other fixed income securities rated below investment grade, and b) common stocks or other equity securities that are not considered preferred securities. It will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in any one industry, except in the utilities sector.
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