I Know First Review Weekly Algorithmic Performance: August 6th, 2017

I Know First Review

On August 6th, 2017, our weekly newsletter was sent out to all I Know First subscribers, which can be found here. Below, you may find the I Know First Review, highlighting the algorithm’s performance for this past week.

I Know First ReviewI Know First sends a weekly newsletter every Sunday to all the I Know First subscribers, highlighting the past week’s performance in all the covered financial markets, i.e. equity positions, currencies, and commodities. Additionally, the weekly newsletter includes analysis and updated news reports regarding prominent firms such as Apple, Yahoo, Baidu, and more which our subscribers are able to utilize for their investment strategies. The in-depth analysis is provided by the I Know First financial analysts, who are often times also top rated authors for prominent financial sites such as Seeking Alpha.

In general, the algorithm is based on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with elements of Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms incorporated in it. This means the algorithm creates, deletes, and modifies relationships between different financial assets to optimize its predictive accuracy. Based on the relationships and the latest market data, the algorithm calculates its forecasts. Since the algorithm learns from its previous forecasts and is continuously readjusting the relationships, it adapts quickly to changing market situations.

For a more detailed explanation, regarding the algorithm, click here.

As highlighted in the newsletter, our subscribers had seen superb returns, whether long-term or short-term. Our investors are able to tackle the market head on with all its recent uncertainties and achieve premiums well over those offered by institutional and classic fund managers. For example, on July 26th, 2016, we published a 1 year long forecast of our Tech Stocks with a bullish signal for Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD)Within 1 year, 9 of the 10 predictions revealed themselves to be correct and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) registered a return of 120.30%.

Every week the top performing financial instruments are highlighted, as shown below from this past week’s newsletter.

1. AI 1 Year Forecasts Results in Triple Digit Growth
Utilizing I Know First’s self-learning algorithm, I Know First successfully provided its subscribers with lucrative investment opportunities in its 1 year forecasts. In the Transportation Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock pick was XPO with a return of 102.61% in 1 Year. In addition to XPO, CPA had a notable return of 99.99% yield. The forecast’s average of 56.49% surpassed the S&P 500’s 1 Year return of 14.61%. The Technology Stocks forecast revealed its stock pick, AMD with an impressive return of 120.30% in 1 Year. NFLX also had a high return of 115.70%. In the Computer Industry Stocks forecast, besides INVE with a return of 143.93%, the bullish forecast also selected MU with a return of 111.14%. In the Hedge Fund Stocks forecast, ARRY had a return of 81.03% and CSX had a return of 77.08%.

Package Name: Transportation Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Year (08/03/2016 – 08/03/2017)
I Know First Average: 56.49%

Long Term Stock Picks

2. Which Stocks Increased by Over 180% in 3 Months?
In a just a span of 3 months, I Know First’s use of deep-learning resulted in high yielding stock picks in its forecasts. In the Fundamental- High Short Ratio Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock was SYX with an impressive return of 69.46%, in 3 months. The forecast average had a return of 28.53% compared to the S&P 500’s return of 3.74%. In the 52 Week High Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock came from SYX. The stock returned investors 69.46%. Another notable stock return was TREE, with a return of 58.04%. The I Know First algorithm unveiled additional undervalued stocks in the Risk Conscious-Aggressive Stocks forecast with notable returns. DVAX and KEM returned investors 189.19%and 48.01%, respectively.

Package Name: Fundamental – High Short Ratio Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 3 Months (05/02/2017 – 08/02/2017)
I Know First Average: 28.53%

Ai For Stock Trading

3. Utilizing Genetic Algorithms Results in High Yield 1 Month Stock Picks
Within 1 month, I Know First subscriber’s saw impressive returns. In the Chinese Stocks forecast, 0852.HK increased greatly in value by 140.00%. JKS also had a high return of 27.21%. The forecast achieved an average exceeding its benchmark index. The forecast average reached 21.64% compared to the S&P 500’s return of 2.23% in its given time-frame. In the Fundamental-High Short Ratio Stocks forecast, DVAX had a high return of 67.17%. The next highest yielding stock in this forecast was WTW, with a return of 27.90%. Under the Healthcare Stocks forecast, DVAX and ARNA were the 2 highest 66.32% and 43.15%, respectively. Finally, the Stocks Under 10 Dollars forecast selected DVAX with a return of 66.32% and BDSI with a return of 17.16%.

Package Name: By Country – Chinese Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Month (07/02/2017 – 08/02/2017)
I Know First Average: 21.64%

Stock Market Analysis

4. Utilizing Deep Learning Results in Over 120% Yield 14 Day Stock Pick 
The highest returning stock from the 14 days forecasts listed below was 0852.HK, with a return reaching as high as 120.55% from the Hong Kong Stocks forecast. The forecast’s overall average of 13.00% exceeded the S&P 500’s return of 0.45%. The Insiders Stocks forecast also had respectable returns from GNC and TPX. These stocks returned investors 27.92% and 9.81%, respectively. In another Insider Stocks forecast accurately selected GNC and ALXN with returns of 18.28% and 8.39%, respectively. If we were to look at Currencies forecast, the forecast achieved a hit ratio of 84.62%, with the highest return of 4.21% from USD/ARS.

Package Name: By Country – Hong Kong Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 14 Days (07/17/2017 – 07/31/2017)
I Know First Average: 13.00%

Automated Trading

5. 1 Week Stock Forecast Achieves 100% Accuracy 
I Know First forecasts based on machine learning revealed numerous undervalued stocks. In the 52 Week Low Stocks forecast, ORLY and AZO had the highest return of 12.87% and 9.96%, respectively.  The I Know First forecast average reached 5.37%, resulting in a market premium of 5.11%. In the Top 10 Stocks forecast, the highest return was also ORLY yielding investors 12.87%, while SNI stock increased by 12.14%. In the Brazilian Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock was SID with a return of 7.33%. The next highest yielding stock was VALE with a return of 5.95%.

Package Name: 52 Week Low Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 7 Days (07/25/2017 – 08/01/2017)
I Know First Average: 5.37%

Stock Predictions

6. 3 Day Stock Pick Forecast Exceeds Its Benchmark Yield
Data Mining from I Know First’s self-learning algorithm selected high yielding stock picks in its given 3 day time-frame. In the Brazilian Stocks forecast, the highest returns were ITUB and BBD. The stock yielded investors 5.82% and 4.92%, respectively. The forecast average calculated to 2.75%, while the S&P 500 returned 0.22% in 3 days. In the  Stocks Under $50 forecast, MGRC and DVAX had returns of 13.05% and 8.88%, respectively. In the Fundamental-Low Price To Sales Stocks forecast, MTW had an impressive return of 6.96%. Finally, in the Currenciesforecast, the forecast achieved a hit ratio of 83.33%.

Package Name: By Country – Brazilian Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 3 Days (07/30/2017 – 08/02/2017)
I Know First Average: 2.75%

Best Brazil Stocks

Article Summary

1. Speculation for Tesla’s Model 3 to be released in the market has been among the most discussed in the market. Recently, the first 30 Tesla Model 3 cars have been delivered to great reviews. The Model 3 is Tesla’s first affordable electric car to be manufactured. With over 400,000 reservations last year, the waiting list extends to the year 2018. If the Model 3 proves to be successful, Tesla could benefit even further. I Know First published a bullish forecast on July 30, 2016Since the forecast’s release, TSLA shares have increased by 6.52%.

2. I Know First has been bullish on NFLX shares. In one such case, on September 15, 2016, I Know First issued a bullish article highlighting Netflix’s continued trend in increasing revenue. Netflix has been investing its future by expanding abroad to maintain high growth rates. These factors, along with favorable consumer trend of cutting its cords with the cable companies have greatly benefited Netflix. In accordance with the algorithm’s predictions, NFLX shares have risen by 85.83%. 

3. On July 2, 2016I Know First’s algorithm forecasted a long position for DVAX. The biopharmaceutical industry is very volatile. A company’s future may depend on the approval of the FDA. DVAX has been developing a vaccine to treat hepatitis B patients. The approval of Dynavax’s hepatitis B vaccine caused its stock to surge. Since I Know First released the forecast, the stock has increased by 71.55%.