Use HCP Inc to protect against small markets fluctuations. The stock experiences moderate downward daily trend and can be a good diversifier
1 Month Beta ..........
0.79
As returns on market increase, HCP Inc returns are expected to increase less than the market. However during bear market, the loss on holding HCP Inc will be expected to be smaller as well.
The median price of HCP Inc for the period between Thu, Apr 26, 2012 and Sat, May 26, 2012 is 41.04 with a coefficient of variation of 0.93. The daily time series for the period is distributed with a sample standard deviation of 0.38, arithmetic mean of 41.02, and mean deviation of 0.3. The Stock received some media coverage during the period.
HCP Inc. [HCP] is traded on American Stock Exchange in USA. It is located in HCP, Inc.Long Beach, CA and employs 147 people. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with total capitalization of 17.19 B. HCP Inc. runs under Financial sector within REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. This company has 419.5 M outstanding shares of which 10.96 M shares are currently shorted by investors with about 4.7 days to cover shorted positions.
HCP Inc Liquidity
HCP has about 347.42 M in cash with 760.8 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.83.
The company has 7.72 B in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.83 which is OK given its current industry classification. HCP Inc. has Current Ratio of 12.25 demonstrating that it is liquid and is capable to disburse its financial commitments when the payables are due.