HPSNYSEFiscal year ends July 31
JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III
$11.77−0.02 (-0.17%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
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- P/E (TTM)
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- Dividend yield
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Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
4M
Shares held, 13F filers
Institutional holders
69
13 new, 4 sold out
Net institutional buying
0M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
4 buys · 0 sales
Net bought $22.00K
Shares held by institutions
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of HPS | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Group AG | 1,291,717 | – | $18.78M | +60,464 | 0.00% |
| Morgan Stanley | 837,423 | – | $12.18M | +61,469 | 0.00% |
| LPL Financial LLC | 298,403 | – | $4.34M | −17,287 | 0.00% |
| Invesco Ltd. | 217,859 | – | $3.17M | +2,900 | 0.00% |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | 176,393 | – | $2.56M | +8,130 | 0.00% |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | 176,029 | – | $2.56M | +9,369 | 0.00% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 156,415 | – | $2.27M | −8,504 | 0.00% |
| Bank Of America Corp /De/ | 149,439 | – | $2.17M | +2,438 | 0.00% |
| Fiera Capital Corp | 114,018 | – | $1.66M | +3,321 | 0.01% |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | 65,386 | – | $950.76K | +17,870 | 0.00% |
| Cohen & Steers, Inc. | 61,234 | – | $890 | – | 0.00% |
| J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. | 58,240 | – | $846.81K | New | 0.01% |
| Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC | 52,099 | – | $757.52K | −32 | 0.00% |
| Guggenheim Capital LLC | 48,366 | – | $703.24K | −64,524 | 0.00% |
| Sowell Financial Services LLC | 46,397 | – | $674.61K | −1,708 | 0.02% |
| Wells Fargo & Company/Mn | 45,587 | – | $662.84K | +5,112 | 0.00% |
| Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co | 44,953 | – | $653.62K | −17,279 | 0.03% |
| Live Oak Private Wealth LLC | 38,630 | – | $561.68K | – | 0.07% |
| Western Wealth Management, LLC | 32,232 | – | $468.65K | +24 | 0.02% |
| Philadelphia Trust Co | 27,820 | – | $405 | – | 0.03% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 69 | 4M | 13 / 23 | 14 / 4 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2026 | 60 | 4M | 7 / 19 | 15 / 8 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2025 | 64 | 4M | 10 / 20 | 15 / 9 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2025 | 63 | 4M | 5 / 23 | 15 / 9 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2025 | 67 | 4M | 12 / 17 | 16 / 5 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2025 | 61 | 4M | 5 / 17 | 15 / 14 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2024 | 72 | 4M | 18 / 16 | 13 / 6 | 1M | 0M |
| Q3 2024 | 61 | 4M | 8 / 16 | 14 / 8 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2024 | 61 | 4M | 6 / 16 | 14 / 5 | 1M | 2M |
| Q1 2024 | 60 | 5M | 7 / 16 | 12 / 14 | 1M | 0M |
| Q4 2023 | 68 | 4M | 11 / 16 | 17 / 8 | 2M | 1M |
| Q3 2023 | 66 | 3M | 8 / 12 | 20 / 5 | 0M | 0M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of HPS | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF | 216,831 | – | $3.18M | 0.38% | May 31, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Christino Stoll | Vice President, Investments | – | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Effie Georgountzos | CFO of the Adviser | – | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jeff Nataupsky | CFO & Treasurer of the Adviser | – | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Christine Hurtsellers | Director | 17 | May 7, 2026 |
| Kenneth J. Phelan | Director | 683 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Thomas Rowe Wright | Director | 794 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| William K. Bacic | – | 706 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Noni Ellison McKee | – | 1,633 | Dec 26, 2024 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Hurtsellers Director | May 6, 2026 | Buy | +17 | $14.83 | $252 | 17 |
| Christine Hurtsellers Director | May 6, 2026 | Buy | +0.9 | $14.84 | $13 | 809 |
| Christine Hurtsellers Director | May 6, 2026 | Buy | +791 | $14.83 | $11.73K | 808 |
| Kenneth J. Phelan Director | Jan 26, 2026 | Buy | +682.66 | $14.65 | $10.00K | 683 |
| Thomas Rowe Wright Director | Apr 8, 2025 | Buy | +794 | $13.79 | $10.95K | 794 |
| William K. Bacic – | Jan 14, 2025 | Buy | +706 | $14.25 | $10.06K | 706 |
| Noni Ellison McKee – | Dec 23, 2024 | Buy | +740 | $15.26 | $11.29K | 1,633 |
| Dean Garfield Director | Jan 2, 2024 | Buy | +1,169.06 | $13.88 | $16.23K | 1,169 |
| Noni Ellison McKee Director | Oct 12, 2023 | Buy | +879 | $12.60 | $11.08K | 879 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Aug 8, 2022 | Sale | −0.63 | $17.07 | $11 | 437 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Aug 5, 2022 | Sale | −1,122 | $17.08 | $19.16K | 2,014 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Aug 5, 2022 | Sale | −1,576 | $17.09 | $26.93K | 438 |
| Frances G. Rathke – | Nov 17, 2020 | Buy | +596 | $16.77 | $9.99K | 596 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Oct 14, 2019 | Buy | +106 | $19.04 | $2.02K | 2,745 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Oct 14, 2019 | Buy | +79 | $19.01 | $1.50K | 2,666 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Jul 17, 2018 | Buy | +269 | $18.56 | $4.99K | 2,321 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Jul 27, 2017 | Buy | +200 | $18.97 | $3.79K | 1,891 |
| Hassell H. McClellan – | Sep 30, 2016 | Sale | −182 | $19.27 | $3.51K | 634 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Aug 25, 2016 | Buy | +125 | $20.04 | $2.51K | 1,571 |
| James Boyle – | Jan 4, 2016 | Buy | +848 | $17.71 | $15.02K | 848 |
| Gregory A. Russo – | Apr 15, 2014 | Buy | +60 | $17.24 | $1.03K | 893 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Feb 12, 2014 | Buy | +300 | $16.71 | $5.01K | 1,207 |
| James M. Oates – | Feb 10, 2014 | Buy | +118 | $16.82 | $1.98K | 842 |
| Deborah C. Jackson – | Nov 25, 2013 | Buy | +130 | $15.76 | $2.05K | 704 |
| Hassell H. McClellan – | Nov 21, 2013 | Buy | +55 | $15.70 | $864 | 588 |
| Theron S. Hoffman – | Nov 19, 2013 | Buy | +26 | $15.85 | $412 | 696 |
| William H. Dr Cunningham – | Nov 18, 2013 | Buy | +112 | $15.98 | $1.79K | 704 |
| James M. Oates – | Nov 18, 2013 | Buy | +61 | $16.06 | $980 | 708 |
| Charles L. Bardelis – | Nov 15, 2013 | Buy | +200 | $16.03 | $3.21K | 754 |
| Peter S. Burgess – | Nov 15, 2013 | Buy | +62 | $15.96 | $990 | 739 |
| Grace K. Fey – | Nov 12, 2013 | Buy | +102 | $16.21 | $1.65K | 648 |
| Charles L. Bardelis – | Jul 10, 2013 | Buy | +300 | $17.80 | $5.34K | 554 |
| Hassell H. McClellan – | Apr 4, 2013 | Buy | +560 | $19.64 | $11.00K | 560 |
| Craig Bromley – | Apr 3, 2013 | Buy | +1,100 | $19.66 | $21.63K | 1,100 |
| Gregory A. Russo – | Jan 16, 2013 | Buy | +258 | $19.35 | $4.99K | 828 |
| Deborah C. Jackson – | Dec 24, 2012 | Buy | +200 | $18.94 | $3.79K | 535 |
| Peter S. Burgess – | Dec 24, 2012 | Buy | +633 | $18.93 | $11.98K | 633 |
| John G. Vrysen – | Nov 21, 2012 | Sale | −800 | $19.21 | $15.37K | 0 |
| William H. Dr Cunningham – | Oct 24, 2012 | Buy | +251 | $19.78 | $4.96K | 571 |
| Deborah C. Jackson – | Oct 31, 2011 | Buy | +285 | $17.37 | $4.95K | 592 |
| Gregory A. Russo – | Jun 27, 2011 | Buy | +93 | $17.64 | $1.64K | 570 |
| William H. Dr Cunningham – | Mar 28, 2011 | Buy | +90 | $16.70 | $1.50K | 320 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Mar 25, 2011 | Buy | +475 | $16.62 | $7.89K | 750 |
| John A. /Ma/ Moore – | Mar 22, 2011 | Buy | +300 | $16.62 | $4.99K | 350 |
| Hugh McHaffie – | Nov 4, 2010 | Buy | +100 | $17.10 | $1.71K | 600 |
| Hugh McHaffie – | Nov 4, 2010 | Buy | +100 | $17.10 | $1.71K | 700 |
| Hugh McHaffie – | Nov 4, 2010 | Buy | +500 | $17.11 | $8.56K | 500 |
| Deborah C. Jackson – | Oct 19, 2010 | Buy | +285 | $16.93 | $4.83K | 285 |
| John G. Vrysen – | Feb 12, 2010 | Buy | +100 | $14.73 | $1.47K | 800 |
| John G. Vrysen – | Jan 22, 2010 | Buy | +100 | $15.17 | $1.52K | 700 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Sep 17, 2009 | Sale | −100 | $13.68 | $1.37K | 275 |
| Steven R. Pruchansky – | Jun 23, 2009 | Buy | +125 | $11.76 | $1.47K | 375 |
| John G. Vrysen – | Feb 20, 2009 | Buy | +100 | $7.65 | $765 | 600 |
| John G. Vrysen – | Feb 19, 2009 | Buy | +100 | $8.81 | $881 | 500 |
| John G. Vrysen COO of the Fund | Dec 22, 2008 | Buy | +100 | $9.86 | $986 | 400 |
| Stanley Martin – | Dec 22, 2008 | Buy | +300 | $9.83 | $2.95K | 300 |
| Gregory A. Russo – | Nov 17, 2008 | Buy | +477 | $10.02 | $4.78K | 477 |
| William H. Dr Cunningham – | Oct 29, 2008 | Buy | +100 | $10.94 | $1.09K | 100 |
| William H. Dr Cunningham – | Oct 29, 2008 | Buy | +130 | $10.95 | $1.42K | 130 |
| John G. Vrysen COO of the Fund | Oct 24, 2008 | Buy | +300 | $10.48 | $3.14K | 300 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.