FirstService Corp Stock Forecast - Double Exponential Smoothing

FSV Stock  CAD 273.12  0.46  0.17%   
The Double Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of FirstService Corp on the next trading day is expected to be 273.93 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.13 and the sum of the absolute errors of 125.69. FirstService Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although FirstService Corp's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of FirstService Corp's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of FirstService Corp fundamentals over time.
  
At this time, FirstService Corp's Receivables Turnover is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 29th of November 2024, Fixed Asset Turnover is likely to grow to 19.54, while Inventory Turnover is likely to drop 11.37. . As of the 29th of November 2024, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to grow to about 146.2 M, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop about 40.3 M.
Double exponential smoothing - also known as Holt exponential smoothing is a refinement of the popular simple exponential smoothing model with an additional trending component. Double exponential smoothing model for FirstService Corp works best with periods where there are trends or seasonality.

FirstService Corp Double Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 30th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Double Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of FirstService Corp on the next trading day is expected to be 273.93 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.13, mean absolute percentage error of 7.49, and the sum of the absolute errors of 125.69.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict FirstService 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 FirstService Corp's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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FirstService Corp Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting FirstService 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. FirstService Corp's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 272.93 and 274.92, respectively. We have considered FirstService 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
273.12
272.93
Downside
273.93
Expected Value
274.92
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Double Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of FirstService Corp stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent FirstService 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 CriteriaHuge
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.4603
MADMean absolute deviation2.1303
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0083
SAESum of the absolute errors125.6868
When FirstService Corp prices exhibit either an increasing or decreasing trend over time, simple exponential smoothing forecasts tend to lag behind observations. Double exponential smoothing is designed to address this type of data series by taking into account any FirstService Corp trend in the prices. So in double exponential smoothing past observations are given exponentially smaller weights as the observations get older. In other words, recent FirstService Corp observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for FirstService 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 FirstService Corp. 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.
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272.45273.45274.45
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
246.22313.33314.33
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Earnings
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1.241.261.28
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Other Forecasting Options for FirstService Corp

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

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

FirstService Corp Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how FirstService 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 FirstService Corp shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying FirstService Corp stock market strength indicators, traders can identify FirstService Corp entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

FirstService Corp Risk Indicators

The analysis of FirstService 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 FirstService Corp's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting firstservice 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 FirstService 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 FirstService 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 FirstService Corp 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 FirstService 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 FirstService 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 FirstService 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 FirstService Corp to buy it.
The correlation of FirstService 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 FirstService Corp moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if FirstService Corp 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 FirstService 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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When determining whether FirstService Corp is a strong investment it is important to analyze FirstService Corp'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 FirstService Corp's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding FirstService Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between FirstService Corp's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if FirstService Corp is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, FirstService Corp'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.