Nasdaq 100 Index Forecast - 4 Period Moving Average

XNDX Index   25,932  356.61  1.36%   
The 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Nasdaq 100 Total on the next trading day is expected to be 26,119 with a mean absolute deviation of 296.39 and the sum of the absolute errors of 16,894. Investors can use prediction functions to forecast Nasdaq 100's index prices and determine the direction of Nasdaq 100 Total's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. However, exclusively looking at the historical price movement is usually misleading.
A four-period moving average forecast model for Nasdaq 100 Total is based on an artificially constructed daily price series in which the value for a given day is replaced by the mean of that value and the values for four preceding and succeeding time periods. This model is best suited to forecast equities with high volatility.

Nasdaq 100 4 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 30th of December

Given 90 days horizon, the 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Nasdaq 100 Total on the next trading day is expected to be 26,119 with a mean absolute deviation of 296.39, mean absolute percentage error of 144,751, and the sum of the absolute errors of 16,894.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Nasdaq Index 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 Nasdaq 100's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Nasdaq 100 Index Forecast Pattern

Nasdaq 100 Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Nasdaq 100's Index 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. Nasdaq 100's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 26,118 and 26,120, respectively. We have considered Nasdaq 100'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
25,932
26,118
Downside
26,119
Expected Value
26,120
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the 4 Period Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Nasdaq 100 index data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Nasdaq 100 index, 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 Criteria122.6418
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -86.1275
MADMean absolute deviation296.3868
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0117
SAESum of the absolute errors16894.045
The four period moving average method has an advantage over other forecasting models in that it does smooth out peaks and troughs in a set of daily price observations of Nasdaq 100. However, it also has several disadvantages. In particular this model does not produce an actual prediction equation for Nasdaq 100 Total and therefore, it cannot be a useful forecasting tool for medium or long range price predictions

Predictive Modules for Nasdaq 100

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Nasdaq 100 Total. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the index market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the index 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 Nasdaq 100

For every potential investor in Nasdaq, whether a beginner or expert, Nasdaq 100's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Nasdaq Index price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Nasdaq. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Nasdaq 100's price trends.

Nasdaq 100 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 Nasdaq 100 index to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Nasdaq 100 could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Nasdaq 100 by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Nasdaq 100 Total Technical and Predictive Analytics

The index market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Nasdaq 100'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 Nasdaq 100's current price.

Nasdaq 100 Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Nasdaq 100 index reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Nasdaq 100 shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Nasdaq 100 index market strength indicators, traders can identify Nasdaq 100 Total entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Nasdaq 100 Risk Indicators

The analysis of Nasdaq 100'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 Nasdaq 100's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting nasdaq index 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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