The classical linear multi-factor stock selection model is widely used for long-term stock price trend prediction. However, the stock market is chaotic, complex, and dynamic, for which reasons the linear model assumption may be unreasonable, and it is more meaningful to construct a better-integrated stock selection model based on different feature selection and nonlinear stock price trend prediction methods. We evaluate DoubleVerify prediction models with Multi-Instance Learning (ML) and Ridge Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the DV stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Buy DV stock.

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

## Key Points

1. Is now good time to invest?
2. How do you pick a stock?
3. How can neural networks improve predictions?

## DV Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

Machine Learning refers to a concept in which a machine has been programmed to learn specific patterns from historical data using powerful algorithms and make predictions in future based on the patterns it learnt. Machine learning is a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the term proposed in 1959 by Arthur Samuel who defined it as the ability of computers or machines to learn new rules and concepts from data without being explicitly programmed. We consider DoubleVerify Stock Decision Process with Ridge Regression where A is the set of discrete actions of DV 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(Ridge 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(Multi-Instance Learning (ML)) X S(n):→ (n+1 year) $∑ i = 1 n r i$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of DV stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

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## DV Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+1 year)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: DV DoubleVerify
Time series to forecast n: 14 Oct 2022 for (n+1 year)

According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Buy DV 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

DoubleVerify assigned short-term B2 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Multi-Instance Learning (ML) with Ridge Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the DV stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Buy DV stock.

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

Rating Short-Term Long-Term Senior
Outlook*B2B1
Operational Risk 3675
Market Risk8451
Technical Analysis8260
Fundamental Analysis4567
Risk Unsystematic3037

### Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 92 out of 100 with 757 signals.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the prediction methodology for DV stock?
A: DV stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Multi-Instance Learning (ML) and Ridge Regression
Q: Is DV stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Buy DV Stock.
Q: Is DoubleVerify stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for DoubleVerify is Buy and assigned short-term B2 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of DV stock?
A: The consensus rating for DV is Buy.
Q: What is the prediction period for DV stock?
A: The prediction period for DV is (n+1 year)