First Trust ETF Forward View - Simple Regression

FTCE ETF   23.88  0.07  0.29%   
First Trust Exchange Traded's Simple Regression reference page covers the model's projected value and error measures from recent price data. The forecast output and associated deviation metrics are shown for informational use. The model is fitted to available historical daily prices for First Trust. This page is updated as new daily closing prices become available for First Trust.
The Simple Regression forecasted value of First Trust Exchange Traded on the next trading day is expected to be 24.12 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.24 and the sum of the absolute errors of 14.90.In general, regression methods applied to historical equity returns or prices series is an area of active research. In recent decades, new methods have been developed for robust regression of price series such as First Trust Exchange Traded historical returns. These new methods are regression involving correlated responses such as growth curves and different regression methods accommodating various types of missing data. All Simple Regression forecast figures shown for First Trust Exchange Traded are reference data reflecting model output based on available historical prices.
Simple Regression model is a single variable regression model that attempts to put a straight line through First Trust price points. This line is defined by its gradient or slope, and the point at which it intercepts the x-axis. Mathematically, assuming the independent variable is X and the dependent variable is Y, then this line can be represented as: Y = intercept + slope * X.

Simple Regression Price Forecast For the 28th of March

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Regression forecasted value of First Trust Exchange Traded on the next trading day is expected to be 24.12 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.24 , mean absolute percentage error of 0.09 , and the sum of the absolute errors of 14.90 .
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First ETF prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not suggest using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that First Trust's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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Forecasted Value

For the next trading day, Macroaxis evaluates First Trust's predictive range by looking for statistically meaningful downside and upside boundaries. At the moment, the model places downside around 23.22 and upside around 25.02 for the forecasting period.
Market Value
23.88
24.12
Expected Value
25.02
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Regression forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of First Trust ETF data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First Trust ETF, 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 Criteria115.6731
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.2442
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0098
SAESum of the absolute errors14.8978
In general, regression methods applied to historical equity returns or prices series is an area of active research. In recent decades, new methods have been developed for robust regression of price series such as First Trust Exchange Traded historical returns. These new methods are regression involving correlated responses such as growth curves and different regression methods accommodating various types of missing data.

Other Forecasting Options for First Trust

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More Resources for First ETF Analysis

Understanding First Trust Exchange starts with its holdings data, performance history, and fund characteristics. All values are based on First Trust's latest available fund disclosures.
Cross-checking projections for First Trust against Historical Fundamental Analysis of First Trust can provide additional context.
First Trust information on this page supports broader portfolio research rather than acting as a stand-alone signal. Checking First Trust against category peers and portfolio fit tools below produces a more complete investment picture. You can also try the Economic Indicators module to top statistical indicators that provide insights into how an economy is performing.
Understanding First Trust Exchange includes distinguishing between market price and NAV, where NAV reflects First portfolio value. All metrics are derived from available inputs and shown for reference.
For First Trust, NAV and trading price are complementary but distinct concepts shaped by different forces. By contrast, First Trust market price reflects the level where buyers and sellers transact.