Correlation Between Vanguard and SPDR MSCI

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Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Vanguard and SPDR MSCI 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 Vanguard and SPDR MSCI into the same portfolio, which is an essential part of the fundamental portfolio management process.
By analyzing existing cross correlation between Vanguard SP 500 and SPDR MSCI World, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on Vanguard and SPDR MSCI 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 Vanguard with a short position of SPDR MSCI. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of Vanguard and SPDR MSCI.

Diversification Opportunities for Vanguard and SPDR MSCI

0.97
  Correlation Coefficient

Almost no diversification

The 3 months correlation between Vanguard and SPDR is 0.97. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Vanguard SP 500 and SPDR MSCI World in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on SPDR MSCI World and Vanguard 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 Vanguard SP 500 are associated (or correlated) with SPDR MSCI. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of SPDR MSCI World has no effect on the direction of Vanguard i.e., Vanguard and SPDR MSCI go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Vanguard and SPDR MSCI

Assuming the 90 days trading horizon Vanguard SP 500 is expected to generate 1.06 times more return on investment than SPDR MSCI. However, Vanguard is 1.06 times more volatile than SPDR MSCI World. It trades about 0.25 of its potential returns per unit of risk. SPDR MSCI World is currently generating about 0.24 per unit of risk. If you would invest  10,195  in Vanguard SP 500 on August 25, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  675.00  from holding Vanguard SP 500 or generate 6.62% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthVery Strong
Accuracy100.0%
ValuesDaily Returns

Vanguard SP 500  vs.  SPDR MSCI World

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Vanguard SP 500 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

18 of 100

 
Weak
 
Strong
Solid
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Vanguard SP 500 are ranked lower than 18 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of comparatively uncertain basic indicators, Vanguard unveiled solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.
SPDR MSCI World 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

16 of 100

 
Weak
 
Strong
Solid
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in SPDR MSCI World are ranked lower than 16 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of comparatively uncertain basic indicators, SPDR MSCI may actually be approaching a critical reversion point that can send shares even higher in December 2024.

Vanguard and SPDR MSCI Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with Vanguard and SPDR MSCI

The main advantage of trading using opposite Vanguard and SPDR MSCI positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Vanguard position performs unexpectedly, SPDR MSCI 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 SPDR MSCI will offset losses from the drop in SPDR MSCI's long position.
The idea behind Vanguard SP 500 and SPDR MSCI World 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 Watchlist Optimization module to optimize watchlists to build efficient portfolios or rebalance existing positions based on the mean-variance optimization algorithm.

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