Asset Comparison and Correlation

Given investment horizon of 30 days, NYSE is expected to under-perform the Albemarle. But the index apears to be less risky and, when comparing its historical volatility, NYSE is 2.59 times less risky than Albemarle. The index trades about -0.32 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Albemarle Corporation is currently generating about -0.1 of returns per unit of risk over similar time horizon. If you would invest 6,456 in Albemarle Corporation on April 24, 2012 and sell it today you would lose (446.00) from holding Albemarle Corporation or give up 6.91% of portfolio value over 30 days.