NCZ^A Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares

Outlook: Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares is assigned short-term Ba1 & long-term Ba1 estimated rating.
Dominant Strategy : Hold
Time series to forecast n: 31 May 2023 for (n+4 weeks)
Methodology : Modular Neural Network (CNN Layer)

Abstract

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares prediction model is evaluated with Modular Neural Network (CNN Layer) and Stepwise Regression^1,2,3,4 and it is concluded that the NCZ^A stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+4 weeks) period, the dominant strategy among neural network is: Hold

Key Points

1. How do predictive algorithms actually work?
2. Should I buy stocks now or wait amid such uncertainty?
3. Why do we need predictive models?

NCZ^A Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

We consider Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares Decision Process with Modular Neural Network (CNN Layer) where A is the set of discrete actions of NCZ^A 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= $\begin{array}{cccc}{p}_{\mathrm{a}1}& p_{\mathrm{a}2}& \dots & p_{1n}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{j1}& p_{j2}& \dots & p_{jn}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{k1}& p_{k2}& \dots & p_{kn}\\ & ⋮\\ p_{n1}& p_{n2}& \dots & p_{nn}\end{array}$ X R(Modular Neural Network (CNN Layer)) X S(n):→ (n+4 weeks) $R=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}1& 0& 0\\ 0& 1& 0\\ 0& 0& 1\end{array}\right)$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of NCZ^A stock

j:Nash equilibria (Neural Network)

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

 

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NCZ^A Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+4 weeks)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: NCZ^A Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares
Time series to forecast n: 31 May 2023 for (n+4 weeks)

According to price forecasts for (n+4 weeks) period, the dominant strategy among neural network is: Hold

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 (Grey to Black): *Technical Analysis%

IFRS Reconciliation Adjustments for Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares

1. An entity may retain the right to a part of the interest payments on transferred assets as compensation for servicing those assets. The part of the interest payments that the entity would give up upon termination or transfer of the servicing contract is allocated to the servicing asset or servicing liability. The part of the interest payments that the entity would not give up is an interest-only strip receivable. For example, if the entity would not give up any interest upon termination or transfer of the servicing contract, the entire interest spread is an interest-only strip receivable. For the purposes of applying paragraph 3.2.13, the fair values of the servicing asset and interest-only strip receivable are used to allocate the carrying amount of the receivable between the part of the asset that is derecognised and the part that continues to be recognised. If there is no servicing fee specified or the fee to be received is not expected to compensate the entity adequately for performing the servicing, a liability for the servicing obligation is recognised at fair value.
2. Conversely, if the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the hedged item are not closely aligned, there is an increased level of uncertainty about the extent of offset. Consequently, the hedge effectiveness during the term of the hedging relationship is more difficult to predict. In such a situation it might only be possible for an entity to conclude on the basis of a quantitative assessment that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and the hedging instrument (see paragraphs B6.4.4–B6.4.6). In some situations a quantitative assessment might also be needed to assess whether the hedge ratio used for designating the hedging relationship meets the hedge effectiveness requirements (see paragraphs B6.4.9–B6.4.11). An entity can use the same or different methods for those two different purposes.
3. Historical information is an important anchor or base from which to measure expected credit losses. However, an entity shall adjust historical data, such as credit loss experience, on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of the current conditions and its forecasts of future conditions that did not affect the period on which the historical data is based, and to remove the effects of the conditions in the historical period that are not relevant to the future contractual cash flows. In some cases, the best reasonable and supportable information could be the unadjusted historical information, depending on the nature of the historical information and when it was calculated, compared to circumstances at the reporting date and the characteristics of the financial instrument being considered. Estimates of changes in expected credit losses should reflect, and be directionally consistent with, changes in related observable data from period to period
4. Conversely, if the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the hedged item are not closely aligned, there is an increased level of uncertainty about the extent of offset. Consequently, the hedge effectiveness during the term of the hedging relationship is more difficult to predict. In such a situation it might only be possible for an entity to conclude on the basis of a quantitative assessment that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and the hedging instrument (see paragraphs B6.4.4–B6.4.6). In some situations a quantitative assessment might also be needed to assess whether the hedge ratio used for designating the hedging relationship meets the hedge effectiveness requirements (see paragraphs B6.4.9–B6.4.11). An entity can use the same or different methods for those two different purposes.

*International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adjustment process involves reviewing the company's financial statements and identifying any differences between the company's current accounting practices and the requirements of the IFRS. If there are any such differences, neural network makes adjustments to financial statements to bring them into compliance with the IFRS.

Conclusions

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares is assigned short-term Ba1 & long-term Ba1 estimated rating. Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares prediction model is evaluated with Modular Neural Network (CNN Layer) and Stepwise Regression^1,2,3,4 and it is concluded that the NCZ^A stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+4 weeks) period, the dominant strategy among neural network is: Hold

NCZ^A Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares Financial Analysis*

Rating	Short-Term	Long-Term Senior
Outlook*	Ba1	Ba1
Income Statement	C	Baa2
Balance Sheet	Baa2	C
Leverage Ratios	Ba2	B2
Cash Flow	B2	Baa2
Rates of Return and Profitability	B2	C

*Financial analysis is the process of evaluating a company's financial performance and position by neural network. It involves reviewing the company's financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, as well as other financial reports and documents.
How does neural network examine financial reports and understand financial state of the company?

Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 79 out of 100 with 616 signals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the prediction methodology for NCZ^A stock?
A: NCZ^A stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Modular Neural Network (CNN Layer) and Stepwise Regression
Q: Is NCZ^A stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold NCZ^A Stock.
Q: Is Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares is Hold and is assigned short-term Ba1 & long-term Ba1 estimated rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of NCZ^A stock?
A: The consensus rating for NCZ^A is Hold.
Q: What is the prediction period for NCZ^A stock?
A: The prediction period for NCZ^A is (n+4 weeks)