Correlation Between Ultra Fund and International Growth

Can any of the company-specific risk be diversified away by investing in both Ultra Fund and International Growth 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 Ultra Fund and International Growth into the same portfolio, which is an essential part of the fundamental portfolio management process.

By analyzing existing cross correlation between Ultra Fund I and International Growth Fund, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on Ultra Fund and International Growth 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 Ultra Fund with a short position of International Growth. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of Ultra Fund and International Growth.

Diversification Opportunities for Ultra Fund and International Growth

-0.46

Correlation Coefficient

Ultra Fund  International Growth

Very good diversification

The 3 months correlation between Ultra and International is -0.46. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Ultra Fund I and International Growth Fund in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on International Growth and Ultra Fund 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 Ultra Fund I are associated (or correlated) with International Growth. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of International Growth has no effect on the direction of Ultra Fund i.e., Ultra Fund and International Growth go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Ultra Fund and International Growth

Assuming the 90 days horizon Ultra Fund I is expected to generate 1.27 times more return on investment than International Growth. However, Ultra Fund is 1.27 times more volatile than International Growth Fund. It trades about 0.08 of its potential returns per unit of risk. International Growth Fund is currently generating about -0.15 per unit of risk. If you would invest  9,599  in Ultra Fund I on September 22, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  512.00  from holding Ultra Fund I or generate 5.33% return on investment over 90 days.

Time Period	3 Months [change]
Direction	Moves Against
Strength	Very Weak
Accuracy	98.46%
Values	Daily Returns

Ultra Fund I  vs.  International Growth Fund

Ultra Fund I

Risk-Adjusted Performance

6 of 100

Modest

Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Ultra Fund I are ranked lower than 6 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly strong forward indicators, Ultra Fund is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.

International Growth

Risk-Adjusted Performance

0 of 100

Very Weak

Over the last 90 days International Growth Fund has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to fund investors. In spite of latest weak performance, the Fund's forward indicators remain strong and the current disturbance on Wall Street may also be a sign of long term gains for the fund investors.

Pair Trading with Ultra Fund and International Growth

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

The idea behind Ultra Fund I and International Growth Fund 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 Insider Screener module to find insiders across different sectors to evaluate their impact on performance.