Correlation Between Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan

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Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan 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 Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan into the same portfolio, which is an essential part of the fundamental portfolio management process.
By analyzing existing cross correlation between Proshares Russell 2000 and WisdomTree Japan Hedged, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan 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 Proshares Russell with a short position of WisdomTree Japan. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan.

Diversification Opportunities for Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan

0.94
  Correlation Coefficient

Almost no diversification

The 3 months correlation between Proshares and WisdomTree is 0.94. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Proshares Russell 2000 and WisdomTree Japan Hedged in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on WisdomTree Japan Hedged and Proshares Russell 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 Proshares Russell 2000 are associated (or correlated) with WisdomTree Japan. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of WisdomTree Japan Hedged has no effect on the direction of Proshares Russell i.e., Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan

Given the investment horizon of 90 days Proshares Russell 2000 is expected to generate 0.88 times more return on investment than WisdomTree Japan. However, Proshares Russell 2000 is 1.13 times less risky than WisdomTree Japan. It trades about 0.04 of its potential returns per unit of risk. WisdomTree Japan Hedged is currently generating about 0.01 per unit of risk. If you would invest  3,424  in Proshares Russell 2000 on March 15, 2025 and sell it today you would earn a total of  143.00  from holding Proshares Russell 2000 or generate 4.18% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthVery Strong
Accuracy100.0%
ValuesDaily Returns

Proshares Russell 2000  vs.  WisdomTree Japan Hedged

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Proshares Russell 2000 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Insignificant

 
Weak
 
Strong
Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Proshares Russell 2000 are ranked lower than 3 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of very healthy basic indicators, Proshares Russell is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disarray, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
WisdomTree Japan Hedged 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Very Weak

 
Weak
 
Strong
Over the last 90 days WisdomTree Japan Hedged has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. Even with relatively steady basic indicators, WisdomTree Japan is not utilizing all of its potentials. The new stock price chaos, may contribute to medium-term losses for the stakeholders.

Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan

The main advantage of trading using opposite Proshares Russell and WisdomTree Japan positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Proshares Russell position performs unexpectedly, WisdomTree Japan 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 WisdomTree Japan will offset losses from the drop in WisdomTree Japan's long position.
The idea behind Proshares Russell 2000 and WisdomTree Japan Hedged 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 Positions Ratings module to determine portfolio positions ratings based on digital equity recommendations. Macroaxis instant position ratings are based on combination of fundamental analysis and risk-adjusted market performance.

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