Microsoft Corp Stock Forecast - 4 Period Moving Average

MSFT Stock   30.22  0.08  0.26%   
The 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Microsoft Corp CDR on the next trading day is expected to be 30.30 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.40 and the sum of the absolute errors of 22.82. Microsoft Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast Microsoft Corp stock prices and determine the direction of Microsoft Corp CDR's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Microsoft Corp's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At present, Microsoft Corp's Net Debt is projected to decrease significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Retained Earnings is expected to grow to about 181.8 B, whereas Total Current Liabilities is forecasted to decline to about 96.4 B.
A four-period moving average forecast model for Microsoft Corp CDR 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.

Microsoft Corp 4 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 23rd of November

Given 90 days horizon, the 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Microsoft Corp CDR on the next trading day is expected to be 30.30 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.40, mean absolute percentage error of 0.28, and the sum of the absolute errors of 22.82.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Microsoft 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 Microsoft Corp's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Microsoft Corp Stock Forecast Pattern

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Microsoft Corp Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Microsoft Corp'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. Microsoft Corp's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 29.02 and 31.57, respectively. We have considered Microsoft Corp'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
30.22
30.30
Expected Value
31.57
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 Microsoft Corp stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Microsoft Corp 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 Criteria109.4808
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -7.0E-4
MADMean absolute deviation0.4003
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.013
SAESum of the absolute errors22.8175
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 Microsoft Corp. However, it also has several disadvantages. In particular this model does not produce an actual prediction equation for Microsoft Corp CDR and therefore, it cannot be a useful forecasting tool for medium or long range price predictions

Predictive Modules for Microsoft Corp

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Microsoft Corp CDR. 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
28.9530.2231.49
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
29.2430.5131.78
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
29.6330.7031.77
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Other Forecasting Options for Microsoft Corp

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

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

Microsoft Corp Market Strength Events

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

Microsoft Corp Risk Indicators

The analysis of Microsoft Corp'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 Microsoft Corp's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting microsoft 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 Microsoft Corp

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 Microsoft Corp 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 Microsoft Corp will appreciate offsetting losses from the drop in the long position's value.

Moving against Microsoft Stock

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The ability to find closely correlated positions to Microsoft Corp could be a great tool in your tax-loss harvesting strategies, allowing investors a quick way to find a similar-enough asset to replace Microsoft Corp 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 Microsoft Corp - 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 Microsoft Corp CDR to buy it.
The correlation of Microsoft Corp 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 Microsoft Corp moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if Microsoft Corp CDR 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 Microsoft Corp 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 Microsoft Stock

Microsoft Corp financial ratios help investors to determine whether Microsoft 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 Microsoft with respect to the benefits of owning Microsoft Corp security.