Correlation Between Netflix and American Funds

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

Diversification Opportunities for Netflix and American Funds

0.58
  Correlation Coefficient

Very weak diversification

The 3 months correlation between Netflix and American is 0.58. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Netflix and American Funds Growth in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on American Funds Growth and Netflix 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 Netflix are associated (or correlated) with American Funds. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of American Funds Growth has no effect on the direction of Netflix i.e., Netflix and American Funds go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Netflix and American Funds

Given the investment horizon of 90 days Netflix is expected to generate 2.83 times more return on investment than American Funds. However, Netflix is 2.83 times more volatile than American Funds Growth. It trades about 0.55 of its potential returns per unit of risk. American Funds Growth is currently generating about 0.29 per unit of risk. If you would invest  75,551  in Netflix on September 3, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  13,130  from holding Netflix or generate 17.38% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthWeak
Accuracy100.0%
ValuesDaily Returns

Netflix  vs.  American Funds Growth

 Performance 
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Netflix 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

18 of 100

 
Weak
 
Strong
Solid
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Netflix are ranked lower than 18 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak essential indicators, Netflix showed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.
American Funds Growth 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

11 of 100

 
Weak
 
Strong
Good
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in American Funds Growth are ranked lower than 11 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly strong basic indicators, American Funds is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.

Netflix and American Funds Volatility Contrast

   Predicted Return Density   
       Returns  

Pair Trading with Netflix and American Funds

The main advantage of trading using opposite Netflix and American Funds positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Netflix position performs unexpectedly, American Funds 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 American Funds will offset losses from the drop in American Funds' long position.
The idea behind Netflix and American Funds Growth 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 Economic Indicators module to top statistical indicators that provide insights into how an economy is performing.

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