I Know First Review

On July 3, 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 2nd, 2017, we published a 1-month long forecast of our Stocks Under 5 Dollars Package with a bullish signal for BioScrip, Inc. (BIOS). Within 1 month, 9 of the 10 predictions revealed themselves to be correct and BioScrip, Inc. (BIOS) registered a return of 68.89%.

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

1. Deep Learning Application Results in High Yield Forecast Picks for 1 Month
Utilizing deep learning, I Know First provided its subscribers with high yielding investment opportunities with 1 month forecasts. In the case for stocks, several forecasts came close to achieving 100% accuracy. In the Stocks Under 5 Dollars forecast, the highest performing stock pick was BIOs with a return of 69.89% in 1 month. In addition to BIOS, IMGN and VHC had notable returns of 48.31% and 36.99% yield, respectively. The forecast’s average of 22.06% greatly surpassed the S&P 500’s 1 month return of 1.03%. The Pharma Stocks forecast revealed IMGN as its top pick with a return of 34.52%. VRX and BDSI also had high returns of 33.54% and 31.82%, respectively. In the Stocks Under 10 Dollars forecast, two stocks with the most impressive returns were IMGN and RADA. The stocks returned investors 34.52% and 26.64%, respectively. In the case for currencies, the Currencies forecast had a high hit ratio of 74.07% with the USD/RUB having the highest return of 5.36%.

Package Name: Stocks Under 5 Dollars
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Month (05/28/2017 – 06/28/2017)
I Know First Average: 22.06%

2. Undervalued Stocks With Superb Returns Beyond 30% in 3 Days
In a just a span of 3 days, I Know First’s use of stock prediction algorithm accurately predicted high returns among its forecasts. The highest performing stock was SNCR with an impressive return of 32.51%, in just 3 days. The forecast average had a return of 7.21% compared to the S&P 500’s return of 0.17%. In the Basic Industry Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock came from AYI. The stock returned investors 15.13%. Another notable stock return was HOV, with a return of 14.29%. The I Know First algorithm unveiled additional undervalued stocks in the Stocks Under 10 Dollars forecast with notable returns.  SHLD and TOO returned investors 20.38% and 18.11%, respectively.

Package Name: Fundamental – Low price-to-sales ratio Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 3 Days (06/23/2017 – 06/26/2017)
I Know First Average: 7.21%

3. Data Mining Analysis Results in Lucrative Returns in 1 Week
Within 1 week, subscribers were shared with stocks greatly surpassing the S&P 500’s performance. All forecasts selected IMGN as a stock pick, resulting it as the highest yielding stock in its forecasts. In the Stocks Under 10 Dollars forecast, IMGN impressively increased in value by 29.15%. FCEL also had a high return of 19.83%. In the Small Cap Stocks forecast, aside from IMGN’s return of 29.15%, CAR also had a high return of 20.21%. Under the Risk Conscious-Aggressive Stocks forecast, DVAX and MYGN were the 2 highest performing stocks in the forecast with returns of 29.15% and 19.83%, respectively.

Package Name: Stocks Under 10 Dollars
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 7 Days (06/21/2017 – 06/28/2017)
I Know First Average: 9.03%

4. Which Stock Rose Over 40% in 14 Days Using Machine Learning?
The highest return from the Biotech Stocks forecast was: DVAX. In 14 days, the stock increased by 43.75%. The forecast’s overall average of 13.00% exceeded the S&P 500’s return 0.30%. The Fundamental Low PEG Stocks forecast had respectable returns from DVAX and MYGN. These stocks returned investors 43.75% and BDSI with a return of 20.20%. The highest yielding stock was VRX with a return of 31.62% from the Pharma Stocks forecast. Another stock with a notable return was ALXN, yielding investors 14.25%.

Package Name: BioTech Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 14 Days (06/12/2017 – 06/26/2017)
I Know First Average: 13.00%

5. 3 Months Forecast Exceeding 105% Return
I Know First’s self-learning algorithm processes through big data to unveil investment opportunities. In this case, the forecast resulted in high yielding stock picks, one reaching beyond 105%. In the Small Cap Stocks forecast, a number of stocks have increased significantly. In this instance, SGMO had a return of 87.23%. The I Know First forecast average reached 28.37%, resulting in a market premium of 26.03%. In the European Stocks forecast, Or.PA yielded 105.32%, while AF.PA rose by 68.89%. The Fundamental-High Short Ratio Stocks forecast, the highest performing stock was SYX with a return of 97.62%. The next highest yielding stock was IMGN with a return of 88.17%.

Package Name: Small Cap Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 3 Months (03/31/2017 – 07/01/2017)
I Know First Average: 28.37%

6. 1 Year AI Based Forecasts Results in Triple Digit Growth
AI from I Know First’s machine learning algorithm selected high yielding stock picks in its given 1 year time-frame. In the Basic Industry Stocks forecast, the highest returns were KTOS and NVMI. The stock yielded investors 219.74%  and 119.96%. In the Transportation Stocks forecast, XPO and GOL had returns of 176.14% and 139.03%, respectively. In the Hedge Fund Stocks forecast, the highest yielding stock was CSX. The stock returned investors 110.64%. Finally, in the Options forecast, MU had an impressive return of 126.38%.

Package Name: Basic Industry Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Year (06/28/2016 – 06/28/2017)
I Know First Average: 82.72%

Article Summary

1. Some remained skeptical of Tesla’s ambitious yet nevertheless, realistic goal of the Model 3. As a result, the stock experienced a pull back believing costs would be overwhelming given Tesla’s efforts to make a profit.  However, an analyst at I Know First looked past the skeptics and saw the company’s potential. As time passed by, the demand for the Model 3 brought a great source of financing for Tesla to expand. I Know First published a bullish forecast on September 20, 2016. Since the forecast’s release, TSLA shares have increased by 75.25%.
2. Apple is among the largest and most recognized companies in the world. The company has the largest amount of cash on hands exceeding $200 billion. Given its cash on hands, Tim Cook plans to use some of its cash reserves in a multi-billion dollar stock repurchase program. Recognizing the company’s further potential in revenue and its plans to reward its shareholders loyalty, I Know First’s self-learning algorithm had forecasted a bullish prediction on AAPL shares on June 8, 2016. In accordance with the algorithm’s predictions, AAPL shares have risen by 47.08%. 
3. On June 3, 2016, I Know First’s algorithm forecasted a long position for Microsoft. The company has a healthy cash balance exceeding $100 billion. At the time of the forecast’s publication, Microsoft was growing its Windows 10 mobile. With a positive fundamental position and growth in mobile application, these factors influenced the stocks performance. Since I Know First released the forecast, the stock has increased by 31.75%.