How accurate is machine learning in stock market? (HRB Stock Forecast)

Abstract

We evaluate H&R Block prediction models with Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and ElasticNet Regression^1,2,3,4 and conclude that the HRB stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell HRB stock.

Keywords: HRB, H&R Block, stock forecast, machine learning based prediction, risk rating, buy-sell behaviour, stock analysis, target price analysis, options and futures.

Key Points

1. Investment Risk
2. How useful are statistical predictions?
3. What is the use of Markov decision process?

HRB Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

We consider H&R Block Stock Decision Process with ElasticNet Regression where A is the set of discrete actions of HRB stock holders, F is the set of discrete states, P : S × F × S → R is the transition probability distribution, R : S × F → R is the reaction function, and γ ∈ [0, 1] is a move factor for expectation.^1,2,3,4

F(ElasticNet Regression)^5,6,7= $\begin{array}{cccc}{p}_{\mathrm{a}1}& p_{\mathrm{a}2}& \dots & p_{1n}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{j1}& p_{j2}& \dots & p_{jn}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{k1}& p_{k2}& \dots & p_{kn}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{n1}& p_{n2}& \dots & p_{nn}\end{array}$ X R(Exponential Moving Average (EMA)) X S(n):→ (n+1 year) $\sum _{i=1}^n\left(a_i\right)$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of HRB stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

 

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HRB Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+1 year)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: HRB H&R Block
Time series to forecast n: 01 Sep 2022 for (n+1 year)

According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell HRB stock.

X axis: *Likelihood% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the event will occur.)

Y axis: *Potential Impact% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the price will deviate.)

Z axis (Yellow to Green): *Technical Analysis%

Conclusions

H&R Block assigned short-term Ba1 & long-term Ba3 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Exponential Moving Average (EMA) with ElasticNet Regression^1,2,3,4 and conclude that the HRB stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell HRB stock.

Financial State Forecast for HRB Stock Options & Futures

Rating	Short-Term	Long-Term Senior
Outlook*	Ba1	Ba3
Operational Risk	87	65
Market Risk	32	68
Technical Analysis	73	55
Fundamental Analysis	82	71
Risk Unsystematic	84	64

Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 84 out of 100 with 754 signals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the prediction methodology for HRB stock?
A: HRB stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and ElasticNet Regression
Q: Is HRB stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell HRB Stock.
Q: Is H&R Block stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for H&R Block is Sell and assigned short-term Ba1 & long-term Ba3 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of HRB stock?
A: The consensus rating for HRB is Sell.
Q: What is the prediction period for HRB stock?
A: The prediction period for HRB is (n+1 year)