Oaktree Specialty Stock Forecast - 8 Period Moving Average

OCSL Stock  USD 15.85  0.29  1.86%   
The 8 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Oaktree Specialty Lending on the next trading day is expected to be 15.85 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.16 and the sum of the absolute errors of 8.23. Oaktree Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although Oaktree Specialty's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of Oaktree Specialty's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of Oaktree Specialty fundamentals over time.
  
The value of Inventory Turnover is estimated to slide to 0.33. The value of Payables Turnover is estimated to slide to 4.41. Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is expected to rise to about 43 M this year, although the value of Common Stock Shares Outstanding will most likely fall to about 47.2 M.
An 8-period moving average forecast model for Oaktree Specialty is based on an artificially constructed time series of Oaktree Specialty daily prices in which the value for a trading day is replaced by the mean of that value and the values for 8 of preceding and succeeding time periods. This model is best suited for price series data that changes over time.

Oaktree Specialty 8 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 25th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the 8 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Oaktree Specialty Lending on the next trading day is expected to be 15.85 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.16, mean absolute percentage error of 0.04, and the sum of the absolute errors of 8.23.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Oaktree 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 Oaktree Specialty's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Oaktree Specialty Stock Forecast Pattern

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Oaktree Specialty Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Oaktree Specialty'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. Oaktree Specialty's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 14.88 and 16.81, respectively. We have considered Oaktree Specialty'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
15.85
15.85
Expected Value
16.81
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the 8 Period Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Oaktree Specialty stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Oaktree Specialty 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 Criteria100.2641
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors 0.0203
MADMean absolute deviation0.1552
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0097
SAESum of the absolute errors8.2275
The eieght-period moving average method has an advantage over other forecasting models in that it does smooth out peaks and valleys in a set of daily observations. Oaktree Specialty Lending 8-period moving average forecast can only be used reliably to predict one or two periods into the future.

Predictive Modules for Oaktree Specialty

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Oaktree Specialty Lending. 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 Oaktree Specialty'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
14.8915.8616.83
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
14.2718.7419.71
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
15.4815.7516.03
Details
7 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
19.5721.5023.87
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Other Forecasting Options for Oaktree Specialty

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

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

Oaktree Specialty Market Strength Events

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

Oaktree Specialty Risk Indicators

The analysis of Oaktree Specialty'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 Oaktree Specialty's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting oaktree 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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When determining whether Oaktree Specialty Lending is a strong investment it is important to analyze Oaktree Specialty's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Oaktree Specialty's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Oaktree Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Asset Management & Custody Banks space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Oaktree Specialty. If investors know Oaktree will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Oaktree Specialty listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.97)
Earnings Share
0.72
Revenue Per Share
4.913
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.07)
Return On Assets
0.0575
The market value of Oaktree Specialty Lending is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Oaktree that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Oaktree Specialty's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Oaktree Specialty's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Oaktree Specialty's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Oaktree Specialty's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Oaktree Specialty's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Oaktree Specialty is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Oaktree Specialty's 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.