First Quantum Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

FM Stock  CAD 19.28  0.21  1.10%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of First Quantum Minerals on the next trading day is expected to be 17.99 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.55 and the sum of the absolute errors of 33.68. First Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although First Quantum's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of First Quantum's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of First Quantum fundamentals over time.
  
At this time, First Quantum's Fixed Asset Turnover is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 23rd of November 2024, Asset Turnover is likely to grow to 0.41, while Inventory Turnover is likely to drop 3.22. . As of the 23rd of November 2024, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to grow to about 1.2 B, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop about 481.4 M.
A naive forecasting model for First Quantum is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of First Quantum Minerals value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

First Quantum Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 24th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of First Quantum Minerals on the next trading day is expected to be 17.99 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.55, mean absolute percentage error of 0.48, and the sum of the absolute errors of 33.68.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First 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 First Quantum's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

First Quantum Stock Forecast Pattern

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First Quantum Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting First Quantum'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. First Quantum's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 14.62 and 21.35, respectively. We have considered First Quantum'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
19.28
17.99
Expected Value
21.35
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of First Quantum stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First Quantum 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 Criteria117.3665
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.5522
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0317
SAESum of the absolute errors33.6825
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of First Quantum Minerals. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict First Quantum. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for First Quantum

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First Quantum Minerals. 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.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of First Quantum's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
15.9119.3022.69
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
13.4216.8120.20
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
18.3018.9519.60
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
-0.040.050.01
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Other Forecasting Options for First Quantum

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

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

First Quantum Market Strength Events

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

First Quantum Risk Indicators

The analysis of First Quantum'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 First Quantum's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting first 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.

Pair Trading with First Quantum

One of the main advantages of trading using pair correlations is that every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if First Quantum position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Pair trading also minimizes risk from directional movements in the market. For example, if an entire industry or sector drops because of unexpected headlines, the short position in First Quantum will appreciate offsetting losses from the drop in the long position's value.

Moving together with First Stock

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Moving against First Stock

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The ability to find closely correlated positions to First Quantum could be a great tool in your tax-loss harvesting strategies, allowing investors a quick way to find a similar-enough asset to replace First Quantum when you sell it. If you don't do this, your portfolio allocation will be skewed against your target asset allocation. So, investors can't just sell and buy back First Quantum - that would be a violation of the tax code under the "wash sale" rule, and this is why you need to find a similar enough asset and use the proceeds from selling First Quantum Minerals to buy it.
The correlation of First Quantum is a statistical measure of how it moves in relation to other instruments. This measure is expressed in what is known as the correlation coefficient, which ranges between -1 and +1. A perfect positive correlation (i.e., a correlation coefficient of +1) implies that as First Quantum moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if First Quantum Minerals moves in either direction, the perfectly negatively correlated security will move in the opposite direction. If the correlation is 0, the equities are not correlated; they are entirely random. A correlation greater than 0.8 is generally described as strong, whereas a correlation less than 0.5 is generally considered weak.
Correlation analysis and pair trading evaluation for First Quantum can also be used as hedging techniques within a particular sector or industry or even over random equities to generate a better risk-adjusted return on your portfolios.
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Other Information on Investing in First Stock

First Quantum financial ratios help investors to determine whether First 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 First with respect to the benefits of owning First Quantum security.