Gap Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

GPSDelisted Stock  USD 23.28  0.18  0.78%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Gap Inc on the next trading day is expected to be 23.31 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.58 and the sum of the absolute errors of 35.66. Gap Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon.
  
A naive forecasting model for Gap is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Gap Inc 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.

Gap Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 1st of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Gap Inc on the next trading day is expected to be 23.31 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.58, mean absolute percentage error of 0.49, and the sum of the absolute errors of 35.66.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Gap 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 Gap's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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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 Gap stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Gap 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 Criteria117.4046
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.5846
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0248
SAESum of the absolute errors35.6583
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Gap Inc. 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 Gap. 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 Gap

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Gap Inc. 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
23.2823.2823.28
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
20.4120.4125.61
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
22.8723.9224.96
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Gap 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 Gap stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Gap could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Gap by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Gap Market Strength Events

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

Gap Risk Indicators

The analysis of Gap'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 Gap's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting gap 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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Other Consideration for investing in Gap Stock

If you are still planning to invest in Gap Inc check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Gap's history and understand the potential risks before investing.
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