West Fraser Stock Forecast - Simple Moving Average
| WFG Stock | CAD 131.91 1.53 1.15% |
The Simple Moving Average forecasted value of West Fraser Timber on the next trading day is expected to be 131.91 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.69 and the sum of the absolute errors of 99.96. West Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although West Fraser's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of West Fraser's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of West Fraser fundamentals over time.
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West Fraser Simple Moving Average Price Forecast For the 24th of November
Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Moving Average forecasted value of West Fraser Timber on the next trading day is expected to be 131.91 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.69, mean absolute percentage error of 4.75, and the sum of the absolute errors of 99.96.Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict West 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 West Fraser's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).
West Fraser Stock Forecast Pattern
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West Fraser Forecasted Value
In the context of forecasting West Fraser'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. West Fraser's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 130.39 and 133.43, respectively. We have considered West Fraser'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.
Model Predictive Factors
The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of West Fraser stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent West Fraser 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.| AIC | Akaike Information Criteria | 115.9936 |
| Bias | Arithmetic mean of the errors | -0.3231 |
| MAD | Mean absolute deviation | 1.6943 |
| MAPE | Mean absolute percentage error | 0.0131 |
| SAE | Sum of the absolute errors | 99.965 |
Predictive Modules for West Fraser
There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as West Fraser Timber. 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.Other Forecasting Options for West Fraser
For every potential investor in West, whether a beginner or expert, West Fraser's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. West Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in West. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying West Fraser's price trends.West Fraser 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 West Fraser stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of West Fraser could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing West Fraser by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
| Risk & Return | Correlation |
West Fraser Timber 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 West Fraser'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 West Fraser's current price.| Cycle Indicators | ||
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West Fraser Market Strength Events
Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how West Fraser stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading West Fraser shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying West Fraser stock market strength indicators, traders can identify West Fraser Timber entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
| Accumulation Distribution | 0.0217 | |||
| Daily Balance Of Power | (0.53) | |||
| Rate Of Daily Change | 0.99 | |||
| Day Median Price | 132.51 | |||
| Day Typical Price | 132.31 | |||
| Market Facilitation Index | 2.91 | |||
| Price Action Indicator | (1.36) | |||
| Period Momentum Indicator | (1.53) | |||
| Relative Strength Index | 79.61 |
West Fraser Risk Indicators
The analysis of West Fraser'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 West Fraser's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting west 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.
| Mean Deviation | 1.18 | |||
| Semi Deviation | 1.36 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 1.56 | |||
| Variance | 2.45 | |||
| Downside Variance | 2.33 | |||
| Semi Variance | 1.84 | |||
| Expected Short fall | (1.27) |
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 West Fraser
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 West Fraser 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 West Fraser will appreciate offsetting losses from the drop in the long position's value.Moving together with West Stock
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Moving against West Stock
The ability to find closely correlated positions to West Fraser could be a great tool in your tax-loss harvesting strategies, allowing investors a quick way to find a similar-enough asset to replace West Fraser 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 West Fraser - 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 West Fraser Timber to buy it.
The correlation of West Fraser 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 West Fraser moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if West Fraser Timber 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 West Fraser 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.Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of West Fraser to cross-verify your projections. You can also try the Sign In To Macroaxis module to sign in to explore Macroaxis' wealth optimization platform and fintech modules.