I Know First Review

On July 23, 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 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 15th, 2016, we published a 1 year long forecast of our Fundamental – High Short Ratio Stocks with a bullish signal for KEMET Corporation (KEM). Within 1 year, 9 of the 10 predictions revealed themselves to be correct and KEMET Corporation (KEM) registered a return of 392.94%.

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

1. 3 Day Self-Learning Algorithm Stock Forecast Result in Almost 40% Yield
Utilizing I Know First’s self-learning algorithm, I Know First successfully provided its subscribers with lucrative investment opportunities in its 3 day forecasts. In the Stocks Under $50 forecast, the highest performing stock pick was NHDY with a return of 22.46% in 3 days. In addition to NHDY, KEM had a notable return of 9.17% yield. The forecast’s average of 4.62% surpassed the S&P 500’s 3 day return of 1.39%. The Fundamental-High Short Ratio Stocks forecast revealed its stock pick, BONT with am impressive return of 39.12% in just 3 days. DDS also had a high return of 12.53%. In the International Stocks forecast, besides JKS with a return of 21.59%, the bullish forecast also selected BAK with a return of 10.10%.

Package Name: Stocks Under 50 Dollars
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 3 Days (07/12/2017 – 07/15/2017)
I Know First Average: 4.62%

2. 7 Day Stock Pick Forecasts Exceeds its Benchmark Yield
In a just a span of 7 days, I Know First’s use of machine learning resulted in high yielding stock picks in its forecasts. In the Risk-Conscious-Aggressive Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock was KEM with an impressive return of 18.41%, in just 7 days. The forecast average had a return of 5.95% compared to the S&P 500’s return of 1.99%. In the Stocks Under $20 forecast, the highest performing stock came from KEM. The stock returned investors 18.41%. Another notable stock return was SBS, with a return of 12.80%. The I Know First algorithm unveiled additional undervalued stocks in the Top 10 Stocks forecast with notable returns. NRG and CAR returned investors 14.32% and 10.21%, respectively.

Package Name: Risk-Conscious – Aggressive Stocks Forecast
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 7 Days (07/12/2017 – 07/19/2017)
I Know First Average: 5.95%

3. 2 Week Stock Forecasts Achieves 100% Accuracy
Within 2 weeks, I Know First subscriber’s saw impressive returns. In the Chinese Stock forecast, JKS increased greatly in value by 32.42%. ACH also had a high return of 16.88%. Not only did the forecast achieve a 100% accuracy in its stock forecasts, but the forecast average exceeded its benchmark index. The forecast average reached 11.22% compared to the S&P 500’s return of 1.85% in its given time-frame. In the Stocks Under $5 forecast, OZM had a high return of 17.97%. The next highest yielding stock in this forecast was FCEL, with a return of17.74%. Under the Top 10 Stocks forecast, CAR and CPA were the 2 highest 19.01% and 7.69%, respectively. Finally, the Insiders Stocks forecast selected CAR with a return of 19.01% and FSLR with a return of 16.76%.

Package Name: By Country – Chinese Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 14 Days (07/05/2017 – 07/19/2017)
I Know First Average: 11.22%

4. Utilizing Data Mining Results in High Yield 1 Month Stock Picks
The highest returning stock from the 1 month forecasts listed below was FOLD, with a return reaching as high as 46.45%. The Stocks Under 10 Dollars forecast also listed another high performing stock pick. In 1 month, NVAX increased by 27.59%. The forecast’s overall average of 14.92% exceeded the S&P 500’s return of 1.52%. Besides FOLD, the Pharma Stocks forecast also had respectable returns from VRX and SRPT. These stocks returned investors 36.12% and 27.92%, respectively. In addition to FOLD, the Fundamental Low-PEG Stocksforecast accurately selected NVAX and RADA with returns of 31.82% and 24.10%, respectively.

Package Name: Stocks Under 10 Dollars
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Month (06/22/2017 – 07/22/2017)
I Know First Average: 14.92%

5. Which Stock Increased By Nearly 100% in 3 Months?
I Know First forecasts based on artificial intelligence revealed numerous undervalued stocks. Each of the 3 month forecasts selected the same highest returning stock. In the Stocks Under 10 Dollars forecast, IMGN and DVAX had the highest return of 83.95% and 69.37%, respectively.  The I Know First forecast average reached 26.31%, resulting in a market premium of 20.69%. In the Small Cap Stocks forecast, the highest return was also IMGN yielding investors 83.95%, while SYX stock increased by 60.94%. In the Pharma Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock was IMGN with a return of 96.96%. The next highest yielding stock was PTX with a return of 38.08%.

Package Name: Stocks Under 10 Dollars
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 3 Months (04/19/2017 – 07/19/2017)
I Know First Average: 26.31%

6. 1 Year Forecasts Yields Triple Digit Growth
Data Mining from I Know First’s machine learning algorithm selected high yielding stock picks in its given 1 year time-frame. In the Fundamental- High Short Ratio Stocks forecast, the highest returns were KEM and CPA. The stock yielded investors 392.94% and 105.60%, respectively. In the 52 Weeks High Stocks forecast, KEM and TGB had returns of 392.94% and 102.00%, respectively. Finally, in the Transportation Stocks forecast, GOL had an impressive return of 177.07%.

Package Name: Fundamental – High Short Ratio Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Year (07/15/2016 – 07/15/2017)
I Know First Average: 77.22%

Article Summary

1. AMD’s launch of Polaris architecture in 2016 has been a great success for AMD. Despite Nvidia having a significant share in the market, AMD has been aggressive competing for market share. Demand for graphic products along with semi-custom sales has improved AMD’s financial statements to convince many to reconsider their bearish stance in the company. I Know First published a bullish forecast on December 4, 2016. Since the forecast’s release, AMD shares have increased by 62.72%.

2. Recent deals with Nintendo and Tesla has influenced Nvidia’s stock. Nintendo selected Nvidia to provide Nintendo with CPU/GPU chips for its latest gaming system called, Switch. Another landmark agreement was reached with the electric car company, Tesla. With self-driving cars in the works, Nvidia will supply Tesla with Nvidia’s Computer Vision to assist the cars for Tesla’s Autopilot program. As the popularity for electric cars increase, so will Nvidia’s improvement in its financial reporting. I Know First’s self-learning algorithm had forecasted a bullish prediction on NVDA shares on November 15, 2016. In accordance with the algorithm’s predictions, NVDA shares have risen by 100.98%. 

3. On May 27, 2016, I Know First’s algorithm forecasted a long position for GOOG. Google successfully defended itself from paying a $9.3 billion legal battle with Oracle. The ruling concluded Google used Oracle’s 37 Java Application Program Interfaces fairly. With an increasing trend in revenue generated and Google’s continued dominance in the smart phone operating system market, Google has been on the rise. Since I Know First released the forecast, the stock has increased by 37.08%.