Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

BNS Stock  CAD 79.85  0.05  0.06%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Bank of Nova on the next trading day is expected to be 79.89 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.47 and the sum of the absolute errors of 28.45. Bank Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although Bank of Nova Scotia's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of Bank of Nova Scotia's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of Bank of Nova Scotia fundamentals over time.
  
At this time, Bank of Nova Scotia's Receivables Turnover is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 1st of December 2024, Fixed Asset Turnover is likely to grow to 5.19, while Payables Turnover is likely to drop 0.14. . As of the 1st of December 2024, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop to about 1.2 B. In addition to that, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to drop to about 8.7 B.
A naive forecasting model for Bank of Nova Scotia is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Bank of Nova 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.

Bank of Nova Scotia Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 2nd of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Bank of Nova on the next trading day is expected to be 79.89 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.47, mean absolute percentage error of 0.38, and the sum of the absolute errors of 28.45.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Bank 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 Bank of Nova Scotia's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Bank of Nova Scotia Stock Forecast Pattern

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Bank of Nova Scotia Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Bank of Nova Scotia'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. Bank of Nova Scotia's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 79.16 and 80.62, respectively. We have considered Bank of Nova Scotia'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
79.85
79.89
Expected Value
80.62
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 Bank of Nova Scotia stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Bank of Nova Scotia 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 Criteria117.1389
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.4664
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0064
SAESum of the absolute errors28.448
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Bank of Nova. 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 Bank of Nova Scotia. 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 Bank of Nova Scotia

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Bank of Nova Scotia. 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
79.0679.7980.52
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
73.5374.2687.84
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
78.1079.1680.22
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.601.591.65
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Other Forecasting Options for Bank of Nova Scotia

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

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

Bank of Nova Scotia Market Strength Events

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

Bank of Nova Scotia Risk Indicators

The analysis of Bank of Nova Scotia'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 Bank of Nova Scotia's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting bank 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 Bank of Nova Scotia

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 Bank of Nova Scotia 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 Bank of Nova Scotia will appreciate offsetting losses from the drop in the long position's value.

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The ability to find closely correlated positions to Bank of Nova Scotia could be a great tool in your tax-loss harvesting strategies, allowing investors a quick way to find a similar-enough asset to replace Bank of Nova Scotia 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 Bank of Nova Scotia - 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 Bank of Nova to buy it.
The correlation of Bank of Nova Scotia 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 Bank of Nova Scotia moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if Bank of Nova Scotia 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 Bank of Nova Scotia 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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When determining whether Bank of Nova Scotia is a strong investment it is important to analyze Bank of Nova Scotia'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 Bank of Nova Scotia's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Bank Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Bank of Nova Scotia to cross-verify your projections.
You can also try the Risk-Return Analysis module to view associations between returns expected from investment and the risk you assume.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Bank of Nova Scotia's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Bank of Nova Scotia is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Bank of Nova Scotia'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.