Machine Learning stock prediction: HL Stock Prediction

Predicting stock index with traditional time series analysis has proven to be difficult an Artificial Neural network may be suitable for the task. A Neural Network has the ability to extract useful information from large set of data. This paper presents a review of literature application of Artificial Neural Network for stock market predictions and from this literature found that Artificial Neural Network is very useful for predicting world stock markets. We evaluate Hargreaves Lansdown prediction models with Transfer Learning (ML) and Paired T-Test^1,2,3,4 and conclude that the HL stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+3 month) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold HL stock.

Keywords: HL, Hargreaves Lansdown, stock forecast, machine learning based prediction, risk rating, buy-sell behaviour, stock analysis, target price analysis, options and futures.

Key Points

1. Is it better to buy and sell or hold?
2. Why do we need predictive models?
3. How can neural networks improve predictions?

HL Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

The prediction of stock price performance is a difficult and complex problem. Multivariate analytical techniques using both quantitative and qualitative variables have repeatedly been used to help form the basis of investor stock price expectations and, hence, influence investment decision making. However, the performance of multivariate analytical techniques is often less than conclusive and needs to be improved to more accurately forecast stock price performance. A neural network method has demonstrated its capability of addressing complex problems. We consider Hargreaves Lansdown Stock Decision Process with Paired T-Test where A is the set of discrete actions of HL 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(Paired T-Test)^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(Transfer Learning (ML)) X S(n):→ (n+3 month) $\sum _{i=1}^n\left(r_i\right)$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of HL stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

 

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HL Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+3 month)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: HL Hargreaves Lansdown
Time series to forecast n: 13 Oct 2022 for (n+3 month)

According to price forecasts for (n+3 month) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold HL 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

Hargreaves Lansdown assigned short-term B1 & long-term Ba1 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Transfer Learning (ML) with Paired T-Test^1,2,3,4 and conclude that the HL stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+3 month) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold HL stock.

Financial State Forecast for HL Stock Options & Futures

Rating	Short-Term	Long-Term Senior
Outlook*	B1	Ba1
Operational Risk	70	62
Market Risk	49	76
Technical Analysis	84	54
Fundamental Analysis	45	87
Risk Unsystematic	63	76

Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 89 out of 100 with 758 signals.

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the prediction methodology for HL stock?
A: HL stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Transfer Learning (ML) and Paired T-Test
Q: Is HL stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold HL Stock.
Q: Is Hargreaves Lansdown stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for Hargreaves Lansdown is Hold and assigned short-term B1 & long-term Ba1 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of HL stock?
A: The consensus rating for HL is Hold.
Q: What is the prediction period for HL stock?
A: The prediction period for HL is (n+3 month)