First Trust ETF Forward View - Simple Regression

AFSM ETF  USD 37.70  0.37  0.99%   
Simple Regression is applied to First Trust Active's daily closing prices, and the resulting forecast is presented with accuracy metrics. Wide deviation between fitted and observed values suggests the model's assumptions may not match current market conditions. The Simple Regression model projects First Trust at 36.20 for the next trading day, below the most recent closing price. This Simple Regression output is provided as analytical reference and does not constitute a trading recommendation.
Simple regression fits a straight line through First Trust price points using a single independent variable (time). The line is defined by Y = intercept + slope * X, where the slope captures the average rate of price change and the intercept represents the baseline price level.

Simple Regression Price Forecast For the 9th of May

Over a 90-day horizon, the Simple Regression model forecasts First Trust at 36.20 for the next trading day, with a mean absolute deviation of 1.17 , mean absolute percentage error of 0.03 , and sum of absolute errors of 71.49 .
This represents a tight forecast with good short-term tracking of First Trust's price movement. This output is intended for short-term analytical reference.

ETF Forecast Pattern

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Forecasted Value

The projected range for First Trust reflects the model's ability to define credible downside and upside scenarios for the next trading day. The current forecast range spans downside near 34.87 and upside near 37.54. The moderate spread reflects defined uncertainty around the forecast.
Market Value
37.70
36.20
Expected Value
37.54

Model Predictive Factors

The table below summarizes the Simple Regression model's error metrics for First Trust ETF. Lower MAD and MAPE values indicate tighter forecast accuracy. AIC measures relative model quality — lower values indicate less information loss and a better-fitting model. A large Bias suggests systematic over- or under-prediction.
AICAkaike Information Criteria118.6576
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation1.1719
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0343
SAESum of the absolute errors71.4874
A positive slope indicates an upward price trend over the selected period; a negative slope indicates a downward trend. The R-squared value measures how well the linear model fits First Trust Active price history — values near 1.0 indicate a strong linear trend, while low values suggest that price movement is not well explained by a simple time-based trend.

Other Forecasting Options for First Trust

The distribution of First Trust's daily returns is typically non-normal, with fatter tails than a Gaussian model predicts. This reveals hidden support and resistance zones in First Trust's chart that simple price charts miss.

First Trust Comparable Funds

Investors studying First Trust often review similar funds to compare yield, discount behavior, and risk. Funds are typically compared on holdings mix, category returns, risk measures, and implementation cost rather than on operating-company margins. Category-relative analysis helps separate fund-specific behavior from broader market moves affecting the whole group. This makes the peer set a useful category benchmark for First Trust.
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First Trust Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators for First Trust ETF provide a framework for assessing security responsiveness. A rising Accumulation/Distribution line alongside rising price confirms institutional buying interest in First Trust.

First Trust Risk Indicators

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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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