PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - David Lovatt TI - Timing the Index Using Model-Based Market Forecasts AID - 10.3905/jwm.2000.320381 DP - 2000 Apr 30 TA - The Journal of Wealth Management PG - 89--95 VI - 3 IP - 1 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/3/1/89.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/3/1/89.full AB - This article contains details of a stochastic equation estimated by non-linear least squares which is used to forecast the U.K. stock market. Simulations show that the model performs well in practice. This article also contains details of a FORTRAN algorithm which includes trading rules designed to guide the practical application of the model. Simulations from the trading rules show that it is capable of improving the long-term performance of equity investment funds.