Two Equities Correlation Analysis

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Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Apple and NYSE Composite at the same time? Although using a correlation coefficient on its own may not help to predict future stock returns, this module helps to understand the diversifiable risk of combining Apple and NYSE Composite into the same portfolio, which is an essential part of the fundamental portfolio management process.
This model provides you with a quick lookup of cross correlation between two equities. Please specify two instruments to run the correlation.

Diversification Opportunities for Apple and NYSE Composite

-0.81
  Correlation Coefficient

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The 3 months correlation between Apple and NYSE is -0.81. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Apple Inc and NYSE Composite in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on NYSE Composite and Apple is a relative statistical measure of the degree to which these equity instruments tend to move together. The correlation coefficient measures the extent to which returns on Apple Inc are associated (or correlated) with NYSE Composite. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of NYSE Composite has no effect on the direction of Apple i.e., Apple and NYSE Composite go up and down completely randomly.
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Pair Corralation between Apple and NYSE Composite

Given the investment horizon of 90 days Apple Inc is expected to generate 2.05 times more return on investment than NYSE Composite. However, Apple is 2.05 times more volatile than NYSE Composite. It trades about -0.01 of its potential returns per unit of risk. NYSE Composite is currently generating about -0.11 per unit of risk. If you would invest  16,971  in Apple Inc on January 26, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (69.00) from holding Apple Inc or give up 0.41% of portfolio value over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Against 
StrengthSignificant
Accuracy100.0%
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Apple Inc  vs.  NYSE Composite

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Pair Trading with Apple and NYSE Composite

The main advantage of trading using opposite Apple and NYSE Composite positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Apple position performs unexpectedly, NYSE Composite can make up some of the losses. Pair trading also minimizes risk from directional movements in the market. For example, if an entire industry or sector drops because of unexpected headlines, the short position in NYSE Composite will offset losses from the drop in NYSE Composite's long position.
The idea behind Apple Inc and NYSE Composite pairs trading is to make the combined position market-neutral, meaning the overall market's direction will not affect its win or loss (or potential downside or upside). This can be achieved by designing a pairs trade with two highly correlated stocks or equities that operate in a similar space or sector, making it possible to obtain profits through simple and relatively low-risk investment.
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Note that this page's information should be used as a complementary analysis to find the right mix of equity instruments to add to your existing portfolios or create a brand new portfolio. You can also try the Bonds Directory module to find actively traded corporate debentures issued by US companies.

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