Abbott Laboratories Stock Forecast - Simple Exponential Smoothing

ABL Stock  EUR 112.24  2.56  2.33%   
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Abbott Laboratories on the next trading day is expected to be 112.00 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.08 and the sum of the absolute errors of 64.92. Abbott Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Abbott Laboratories' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
Abbott Laboratories simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for Abbott Laboratories are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as Abbott Laboratories prices get older.

Abbott Laboratories Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 24th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Abbott Laboratories on the next trading day is expected to be 112.00 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.08, mean absolute percentage error of 2.06, and the sum of the absolute errors of 64.92.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Abbott Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Abbott Laboratories' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Abbott Laboratories Stock Forecast Pattern

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Abbott Laboratories Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Abbott Laboratories' Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Abbott Laboratories' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 110.61 and 113.40, respectively. We have considered Abbott Laboratories' daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
112.24
110.61
Downside
112.00
Expected Value
113.40
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Abbott Laboratories stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Abbott Laboratories stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria116.9932
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.2445
MADMean absolute deviation1.082
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0102
SAESum of the absolute errors64.9223
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting Abbott Laboratories forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent Abbott Laboratories observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for Abbott Laboratories

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Abbott Laboratories. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
110.85112.24113.63
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
90.3191.70123.46
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
108.65110.79112.94
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Other Forecasting Options for Abbott Laboratories

For every potential investor in Abbott, whether a beginner or expert, Abbott Laboratories' price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Abbott Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Abbott. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Abbott Laboratories' price trends.

Abbott Laboratories Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Abbott Laboratories stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Abbott Laboratories could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Abbott Laboratories by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Abbott Laboratories Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Abbott Laboratories' price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Abbott Laboratories' current price.

Abbott Laboratories Market Strength Events

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Abbott Laboratories Risk Indicators

The analysis of Abbott Laboratories' basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Abbott Laboratories' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting abbott stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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Additional Information and Resources on Investing in Abbott Stock

When determining whether Abbott Laboratories is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if Abbott Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Abbott Laboratories Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Abbott Laboratories Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Abbott Laboratories' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Abbott Laboratories is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Abbott Laboratories' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.