Correlation Between BGF World and BGF Latin

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

By analyzing existing cross correlation between BGF World Gold and BGF Latin American, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on BGF World and BGF Latin 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 BGF World with a short position of BGF Latin. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of BGF World and BGF Latin.

Diversification Opportunities for BGF World and BGF Latin

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Correlation Coefficient

BGF World  BGF Latin

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The 3 months correlation between BGF and BGF is 0.0. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding BGF World Gold and BGF Latin American in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on BGF Latin American and BGF World 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 BGF World Gold are associated (or correlated) with BGF Latin. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of BGF Latin American has no effect on the direction of BGF World i.e., BGF World and BGF Latin go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between BGF World and BGF Latin

If you would invest  3,759  in BGF World Gold on December 19, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  791.00  from holding BGF World Gold or generate 21.04% return on investment over 90 days.

Time Period	3 Months [change]
Direction	Flat
Strength	Insignificant
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Values	Daily Returns

BGF World Gold  vs.  BGF Latin American

BGF World Gold

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Solid

Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in BGF World Gold are ranked lower than 16 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of rather weak technical and fundamental indicators, BGF World exhibited solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.

BGF Latin American

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Very Weak

Over the last 90 days BGF Latin American has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to fund investors. In spite of rather sound fundamental indicators, BGF Latin is not utilizing all of its potentials. The latest stock price tumult, may contribute to shorter-term losses for the shareholders.

Pair Trading with BGF World and BGF Latin

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

The idea behind BGF World Gold and BGF Latin American 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 ETF Categories module to list of ETF categories grouped based on various criteria, such as the investment strategy or type of investments.