Direct Line Stock Forecast - 4 Period Moving Average

DLG Stock   158.00  2.80  1.80%   
The 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Direct Line Insurance on the next trading day is expected to be 156.45 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.73 and the sum of the absolute errors of 155.46. Direct Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast Direct Line stock prices and determine the direction of Direct Line Insurance's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Direct Line's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At present, Direct Line's Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Total Current Liabilities is expected to grow to about 485.1 M, whereas Total Stockholder Equity is forecasted to decline to about 2.3 B.
A four-period moving average forecast model for Direct Line Insurance is based on an artificially constructed daily price series in which the value for a given day is replaced by the mean of that value and the values for four preceding and succeeding time periods. This model is best suited to forecast equities with high volatility.

Direct Line 4 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 24th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Direct Line Insurance on the next trading day is expected to be 156.45 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.73, mean absolute percentage error of 12.42, and the sum of the absolute errors of 155.46.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Direct 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 Direct Line's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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Direct Line Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Direct Line's 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. Direct Line's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 155.01 and 157.89, respectively. We have considered Direct Line's 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
158.00
155.01
Downside
156.45
Expected Value
157.89
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the 4 Period Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Direct Line stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Direct Line 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 Criteria113.278
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors 1.3407
MADMean absolute deviation2.7273
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0159
SAESum of the absolute errors155.4575
The four period moving average method has an advantage over other forecasting models in that it does smooth out peaks and troughs in a set of daily price observations of Direct Line. However, it also has several disadvantages. In particular this model does not produce an actual prediction equation for Direct Line Insurance and therefore, it cannot be a useful forecasting tool for medium or long range price predictions

Predictive Modules for Direct Line

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Direct Line Insurance. 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
156.04157.49158.94
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
137.59139.04173.80
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
154.43157.07159.71
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.040.050.06
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Other Forecasting Options for Direct Line

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

Direct Line 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 Direct Line stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Direct Line could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Direct Line by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Direct Line Insurance 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 Direct Line's 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 Direct Line's current price.

Direct Line Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Direct Line stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Direct Line shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Direct Line stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Direct Line Insurance entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Direct Line Risk Indicators

The analysis of Direct Line's 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 Direct Line's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting direct 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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Other Information on Investing in Direct Stock

Direct Line financial ratios help investors to determine whether Direct Stock is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Direct with respect to the benefits of owning Direct Line security.