Using Genetic Algorithms To Forecast Financial Markets : Returns up to 196.30% in 7 Days

November 14, 2016

Using Genetic Algorithms To Forecast Financial Markets

This forecast is part of the Risk-Conscious Package, as one of I Know First’s equity research solutions. We determine our aggressive stock picks by using genetic algorithms to forecast financial markets and then for higher volatility stocks that present greater opportunities but are also riskier. The full Risk-Conscious Package includes a daily forecast for a total of 40 stocks divided into four main categories:

  • Top 10 Aggressive stocks for long position
  • Top 10 Aggressive stocks for short position
  • Top 10 Conservative stocks for long position
  • Top 10 Conservative stocks for short position


Package Name: Risk-Conscious
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 7 Days (11/06/2016 – 11/13/2016)
I Know First Average: 23.28%
Using Genetic Algorithms To Forecast Financial Markets

This Risk-Conscious Package forecast had correctly predicted 7 out of 10 stock movements. The top performing prediction from this package was DRYS with a return of 196.30%. CLF, and LGCY had notable returns of 30.51% and 12.67%. The package’s overall average return was 23.28%, providing investors with a 19.48% premium over the S&P 500’s return of 3.80% during the same period.

DryShips Inc. (DRYS) was founded in 2004 and has a contract offshore drilling business that operates drybulk carriers. The Company transports commodities including iron ore, coal, and grain, and minor bulks such as bauxite, phosphate and steel products.

Algorithmic traders utilize these daily forecasts by the I Know First market prediction system as a tool to enhance portfolio performance, verify their own analysis and act on market opportunities faster. This forecast was sent to current I Know First subscribers.

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