Correlation Between Snap and Netflix

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

Diversification Opportunities for Snap and Netflix

0.5
  Correlation Coefficient

Very weak diversification

The 3 months correlation between Snap and Netflix is 0.5. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Snap Inc and Netflix in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on Netflix and Snap 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 Snap Inc are associated (or correlated) with Netflix. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of Netflix has no effect on the direction of Snap i.e., Snap and Netflix go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Snap and Netflix

Given the investment horizon of 90 days Snap is expected to generate 1.47 times less return on investment than Netflix. In addition to that, Snap is 2.97 times more volatile than Netflix. It trades about 0.13 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. Netflix is currently generating about 0.55 per unit of volatility. If you would invest  69,650  in Netflix on August 25, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  14,160  from holding Netflix or generate 20.33% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthWeak
Accuracy100.0%
ValuesDaily Returns

Snap Inc  vs.  Netflix

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Snap Inc 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

8 of 100

 
Weak
 
Strong
OK
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Snap Inc are ranked lower than 8 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. Even with relatively weak basic indicators, Snap reported solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.
Netflix 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

19 of 100

 
Weak
 
Strong
Solid
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Netflix are ranked lower than 19 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. Despite nearly fragile basic indicators, Netflix reported solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.

Snap and Netflix Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with Snap and Netflix

The main advantage of trading using opposite Snap and Netflix positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Snap position performs unexpectedly, Netflix 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 Netflix will offset losses from the drop in Netflix's long position.
The idea behind Snap Inc and Netflix 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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