Two Equities Correlation Analysis

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Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Scope Metals 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 Scope Metals 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 Scope Metals and NYSE Composite

0.8
  Correlation Coefficient

Very poor diversification

The 3 months correlation between Scope and NYSE is 0.8. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Scope Metals Group and NYSE Composite in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on NYSE Composite and Scope Metals 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 Scope Metals Group 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 Scope Metals i.e., Scope Metals and NYSE Composite go up and down completely randomly.
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Pair Corralation between Scope Metals and NYSE Composite

Assuming the 90 days trading horizon Scope Metals Group is expected to under-perform the NYSE Composite. In addition to that, Scope Metals is 2.18 times more volatile than NYSE Composite. It trades about -0.02 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. NYSE Composite is currently generating about 0.03 per unit of volatility. If you would invest  1,653,420  in NYSE Composite on December 30, 2023 and sell it today you would earn a total of  177,847  from holding NYSE Composite or generate 10.76% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthStrong
Accuracy78.95%
ValuesDaily Returns

Scope Metals Group  vs.  NYSE Composite

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Scope Metals and NYSE Composite Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with Scope Metals and NYSE Composite

The main advantage of trading using opposite Scope Metals and NYSE Composite positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Scope Metals 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 Scope Metals Group 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 Transaction History module to view history of all your transactions and understand their impact on performance.

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