Correlation Between Match and MediaAlpha

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Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Match and MediaAlpha 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 Match and MediaAlpha into the same portfolio, which is an essential part of the fundamental portfolio management process.
By analyzing existing cross correlation between Match Group and MediaAlpha, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on Match and MediaAlpha 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 Match with a short position of MediaAlpha. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of Match and MediaAlpha.

Diversification Opportunities for Match and MediaAlpha

0.85
  Correlation Coefficient

Very poor diversification

The 3 months correlation between Match and MediaAlpha is 0.85. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Match Group and MediaAlpha in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on MediaAlpha and Match 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 Match Group are associated (or correlated) with MediaAlpha. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of MediaAlpha has no effect on the direction of Match i.e., Match and MediaAlpha go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Match and MediaAlpha

Given the investment horizon of 90 days Match Group is expected to generate 0.58 times more return on investment than MediaAlpha. However, Match Group is 1.73 times less risky than MediaAlpha. It trades about -0.11 of its potential returns per unit of risk. MediaAlpha is currently generating about -0.2 per unit of risk. If you would invest  3,694  in Match Group on August 30, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (443.00) from holding Match Group or give up 11.99% of portfolio value over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthStrong
Accuracy100.0%
ValuesDaily Returns

Match Group  vs.  MediaAlpha

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Match Group 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Over the last 90 days Match Group has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. Despite latest uncertain performance, the Stock's fundamental indicators remain strong and the recent confusion on Wall Street may also be a sign of long-lasting gains for the firm traders.
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Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Over the last 90 days MediaAlpha has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. In spite of inconsistent performance in the last few months, the Stock's basic indicators remain fairly strong which may send shares a bit higher in December 2024. The current disturbance may also be a sign of long term up-swing for the company investors.

Match and MediaAlpha Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with Match and MediaAlpha

The main advantage of trading using opposite Match and MediaAlpha positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Match position performs unexpectedly, MediaAlpha 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 MediaAlpha will offset losses from the drop in MediaAlpha's long position.
The idea behind Match Group and MediaAlpha 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 Portfolio Diagnostics module to use generated alerts and portfolio events aggregator to diagnose current holdings.

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