Prediction of the trend of the stock market is very crucial. If someone has robust forecasting tools, then he/she will increase the return on investment and can get rich easily and quickly. Because there are a lot of factors that can influence the stock market, the stock forecasting problem has always been very complicated. Support Vector Regression is a tool from machine learning that can build a regression model on the historical time series data in the purpose of predicting the future trend of the stock price. We evaluate LPL Financial prediction models with Modular Neural Network (Emotional Trigger/Responses Analysis) and Stepwise Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the LPLA stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+16 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold LPLA stock.

Keywords: LPLA, LPL Financial, stock forecast, machine learning based prediction, risk rating, buy-sell behaviour, stock analysis, target price analysis, options and futures.

## Key Points

1. Short/Long Term Stocks
2. Understanding Buy, Sell, and Hold Ratings

## LPLA Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

Stock market investment strategies are complex and rely on an evaluation of vast amounts of data. In recent years, machine learning techniques have increasingly been examined to assess whether they can improve market forecasting when compared with traditional approaches. The objective for this study is to identify directions for future machine learning stock market prediction research based upon a review of current literature. We consider LPL Financial Stock Decision Process with Stepwise Regression where A is the set of discrete actions of LPLA stock holders, F is the set of discrete states, P : S × F × S → R is the transition probability distribution, R : S × F → R is the reaction function, and γ ∈ [0, 1] is a move factor for expectation.1,2,3,4

F(Stepwise Regression)5,6,7= $\begin{array}{cccc}{p}_{a1}& {p}_{a2}& \dots & {p}_{1n}\\ & ⋮\\ {p}_{j1}& {p}_{j2}& \dots & {p}_{jn}\\ & ⋮\\ {p}_{k1}& {p}_{k2}& \dots & {p}_{kn}\\ & ⋮\\ {p}_{n1}& {p}_{n2}& \dots & {p}_{nn}\end{array}$ X R(Modular Neural Network (Emotional Trigger/Responses Analysis)) X S(n):→ (n+16 weeks) $\stackrel{\to }{R}=\left({r}_{1},{r}_{2},{r}_{3}\right)$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of LPLA stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

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## LPLA Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+16 weeks)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: LPLA LPL Financial
Time series to forecast n: 17 Sep 2022 for (n+16 weeks)

According to price forecasts for (n+16 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold LPLA stock.

X axis: *Likelihood% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the event will occur.)

Y axis: *Potential Impact% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the price will deviate.)

Z axis (Yellow to Green): *Technical Analysis%

## Conclusions

LPL Financial assigned short-term Ba2 & long-term Ba2 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Modular Neural Network (Emotional Trigger/Responses Analysis) with Stepwise Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the LPLA stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+16 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold LPLA stock.

### Financial State Forecast for LPLA Stock Options & Futures

Rating Short-Term Long-Term Senior
Outlook*Ba2Ba2
Operational Risk 7875
Market Risk4472
Technical Analysis7657
Fundamental Analysis7459
Risk Unsystematic6780

### Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 81 out of 100 with 566 signals.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the prediction methodology for LPLA stock?
A: LPLA stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Modular Neural Network (Emotional Trigger/Responses Analysis) and Stepwise Regression
Q: Is LPLA stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold LPLA Stock.
Q: Is LPL Financial stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for LPL Financial is Hold and assigned short-term Ba2 & long-term Ba2 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of LPLA stock?
A: The consensus rating for LPLA is Hold.
Q: What is the prediction period for LPLA stock?
A: The prediction period for LPLA is (n+16 weeks)