Correlation Between Global X and VanEck Junior

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Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Global X and VanEck Junior 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 Global X and VanEck Junior into the same portfolio, which is an essential part of the fundamental portfolio management process.
By analyzing existing cross correlation between Global X MSCI and VanEck Junior Gold, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on Global X and VanEck Junior and check how they will diversify away market risk if combined in the same portfolio for a given time horizon. You can also utilize pair trading strategies of matching a long position in Global X with a short position of VanEck Junior. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of Global X and VanEck Junior.

Diversification Opportunities for Global X and VanEck Junior

0.17
  Correlation Coefficient

Average diversification

The 3 months correlation between Global and VanEck is 0.17. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Global X MSCI and VanEck Junior Gold in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on VanEck Junior Gold and Global X 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 Global X MSCI are associated (or correlated) with VanEck Junior. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of VanEck Junior Gold has no effect on the direction of Global X i.e., Global X and VanEck Junior go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Global X and VanEck Junior

Considering the 90-day investment horizon Global X is expected to generate 1.2 times less return on investment than VanEck Junior. But when comparing it to its historical volatility, Global X MSCI is 1.64 times less risky than VanEck Junior. It trades about 0.05 of its potential returns per unit of risk. VanEck Junior Gold is currently generating about 0.04 of returns per unit of risk over similar time horizon. If you would invest  3,508  in VanEck Junior Gold on September 2, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  1,260  from holding VanEck Junior Gold or generate 35.92% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthInsignificant
Accuracy100.0%
ValuesDaily Returns

Global X MSCI  vs.  VanEck Junior Gold

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Global X MSCI 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Global X MSCI are ranked lower than 2 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. Despite nearly stable basic indicators, Global X is not utilizing all of its potentials. The newest stock price disturbance, may contribute to mid-run losses for the stockholders.
VanEck Junior Gold 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in VanEck Junior Gold are ranked lower than 5 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. Even with relatively weak basic indicators, VanEck Junior may actually be approaching a critical reversion point that can send shares even higher in January 2025.

Global X and VanEck Junior Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with Global X and VanEck Junior

The main advantage of trading using opposite Global X and VanEck Junior positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Global X position performs unexpectedly, VanEck Junior 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 VanEck Junior will offset losses from the drop in VanEck Junior's long position.
The idea behind Global X MSCI and VanEck Junior Gold 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 Fundamentals Comparison module to compare fundamentals across multiple equities to find investing opportunities.

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