Correlation Between Vanguard and Target

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Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Vanguard and Target 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 Target 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 Target, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on Vanguard and Target 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 Target. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of Vanguard and Target.

Diversification Opportunities for Vanguard and Target

0.28
  Correlation Coefficient

Modest diversification

The 3 months correlation between Vanguard and Target is 0.28. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Vanguard SP 500 and Target in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on Target 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 Target. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of Target has no effect on the direction of Vanguard i.e., Vanguard and Target go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Vanguard and Target

Considering the 90-day investment horizon Vanguard SP 500 is expected to generate 0.43 times more return on investment than Target. However, Vanguard SP 500 is 2.35 times less risky than Target. It trades about 0.13 of its potential returns per unit of risk. Target is currently generating about 0.0 per unit of risk. If you would invest  59,003  in Vanguard SP 500 on September 3, 2025 and sell it today you would earn a total of  3,626  from holding Vanguard SP 500 or generate 6.15% return on investment over 90 days.
Time Period3 Months [change]
DirectionMoves Together 
StrengthVery Weak
Accuracy100.0%
ValuesDaily Returns

Vanguard SP 500  vs.  Target

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Vanguard SP 500 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Vanguard SP 500 are ranked lower than 10 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of very healthy basic indicators, Vanguard is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disarray, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
Target 

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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Weak
 
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Over the last 90 days Target has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. In spite of comparatively stable technical and fundamental indicators, Target is not utilizing all of its potentials. The new stock price uproar, may contribute to short-horizon losses for the private investors.

Vanguard and Target Volatility Contrast

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Pair Trading with Vanguard and Target

The main advantage of trading using opposite Vanguard and Target positions is that it hedges away some unsystematic risk. Because of two separate transactions, even if Vanguard position performs unexpectedly, Target 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 Target will offset losses from the drop in Target's long position.
The idea behind Vanguard SP 500 and Target 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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