Correlation Between First Trust and Clockwise Capital

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

Diversification Opportunities for First Trust and Clockwise Capital

0.78
  Correlation Coefficient

Poor diversification

The 3 months correlation between First and Clockwise is 0.78. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding First Trust RiverFront and Clockwise Capital in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on Clockwise Capital and First Trust 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 First Trust RiverFront are associated (or correlated) with Clockwise Capital. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of Clockwise Capital has no effect on the direction of First Trust i.e., First Trust and Clockwise Capital go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between First Trust and Clockwise Capital

If you would invest  7,636  in First Trust RiverFront on November 6, 2025 and sell it today you would earn a total of  983.00  from holding First Trust RiverFront or generate 12.87% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthSignificant
Accuracy1.67%
ValuesDaily Returns

First Trust RiverFront  vs.  Clockwise Capital

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First Trust RiverFront 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in First Trust RiverFront are ranked lower than 21 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. Despite fairly weak fundamental indicators, First Trust demonstrated solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.
Clockwise Capital 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Over the last 90 days Clockwise Capital has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. In spite of rather sound basic indicators, Clockwise Capital is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price tumult, may contribute to shorter-term losses for the shareholders.

First Trust and Clockwise Capital Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with First Trust and Clockwise Capital

The main advantage of trading using opposite First Trust and Clockwise Capital positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if First Trust position performs unexpectedly, Clockwise Capital 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 Clockwise Capital will offset losses from the drop in Clockwise Capital's long position.
The idea behind First Trust RiverFront and Clockwise Capital 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 Money Managers module to screen money managers from public funds and ETFs managed around the world.

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