How many insider trades does FilingIQ track for HPS?

FilingIQ tracks 17 Form 4 insider transactions for HPS (JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III), covering filings from Sep 30, 2016 onwards. 3 of those were filed in the last 90 days.

Are HPS insiders net buyers or net sellers?

Across the full Form 4 history for HPS, 13 transactions (76%) were open-market purchases and 4 (24%) were open-market sales. Compensatory awards and option exercises are filtered out of these counts.

Where does HPS insider data come from?

Every transaction shown on this page is sourced directly from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. FilingIQ parses the raw XML, normalises insider identity across reporting variations, and scores each trade on its multi-factor composite model.

What sector is HPS in?

JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III (HPS) is classified in the Financial Services sector, specifically Asset Management, with a current market capitalisation of $479.96M.

HPS insider trading

NYSE Financial Services

JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III — scored insider trade history from SEC Form 4 filings, parsed and contextualised by FilingIQ.

Total Form 4 trades

Last 90 days

Buys / sells

76% / 24%

Market cap

$479.96M

About JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in preferred securities or other fixed-income securities rated investment grade or higher by Moody's or Standard & Poor's. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hybrid Preferred Securities Index and Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III was formed on June 19, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

Company website: www.jhinvestments.com

HPS insider activity at a glance

FilingIQ has scored 17 insider transactions for HPS since Sep 30, 2016. The most recent filing in our index is dated May 6, 2026.

Across the full history, 13 open-market purchases and 4 open-market sales were filed under transaction codes P and S respectively. Compensatory share awards (code A) and option exercises (code M) are tracked separately and not counted here.

The average FilingIQ composite score on HPS insider trades is 48.5/100, produced by FilingIQ's multi-factor Form 4 model. Model framework documented at methodology.

View live HPS trades on FilingIQ Raw filings on SEC EDGAR

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Frequently asked

How many insider trades does FilingIQ track for HPS?: FilingIQ tracks 17 Form 4 insider transactions for HPS (JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III), covering filings from Sep 30, 2016 onwards. 3 of those were filed in the last 90 days.
Are HPS insiders net buyers or net sellers?: Across the full Form 4 history for HPS, 13 transactions (76%) were open-market purchases and 4 (24%) were open-market sales. Compensatory awards and option exercises are filtered out of these counts.
Where does HPS insider data come from?: Every transaction shown on this page is sourced directly from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. FilingIQ parses the raw XML, normalises insider identity across reporting variations, and scores each trade on its multi-factor composite model.
What sector is HPS in?: JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III (HPS) is classified in the Financial Services sector, specifically Asset Management, with a current market capitalisation of $479.96M.

Methodology & sources

Every HPS insider transaction shown on FilingIQ is parsed directly from a public SEC Form 4 XML filing. Insider identity is normalised across reporting variants (CIK changes, name spellings, related-party indirect holdings). The FilingIQ composite score is documented in full on the team page and algo disclosure. Not investment advice; see disclaimer.