Correlation Between Virtus Select and Virtus Multi

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

By analyzing existing cross correlation between Virtus Select Mlp and Virtus Multi Strategy Target, you can compare the effects of market volatilities on Virtus Select and Virtus Multi 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 Virtus Select with a short position of Virtus Multi. Check out your portfolio center. Please also check ongoing floating volatility patterns of Virtus Select and Virtus Multi.

Diversification Opportunities for Virtus Select and Virtus Multi

-0.17

Correlation Coefficient

Virtus Select  Virtus Multi

Good diversification

The 3 months correlation between Virtus and Virtus is -0.17. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding Virtus Select Mlp and Virtus Multi Strategy Target in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on Virtus Multi Strategy and Virtus Select 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 Virtus Select Mlp are associated (or correlated) with Virtus Multi. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of Virtus Multi Strategy has no effect on the direction of Virtus Select i.e., Virtus Select and Virtus Multi go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between Virtus Select and Virtus Multi

Assuming the 90 days horizon Virtus Select Mlp is expected to generate 4.67 times more return on investment than Virtus Multi. However, Virtus Select is 4.67 times more volatile than Virtus Multi Strategy Target. It trades about 0.34 of its potential returns per unit of risk. Virtus Multi Strategy Target is currently generating about 0.07 per unit of risk. If you would invest  1,475  in Virtus Select Mlp on September 3, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of  288.00  from holding Virtus Select Mlp or generate 19.53% return on investment over 90 days.

Time Period	3 Months [change]
Direction	Moves Against
Strength	Insignificant
Accuracy	100.0%
Values	Daily Returns

Virtus Select Mlp  vs.  Virtus Multi Strategy Target

Virtus Select Mlp

Risk-Adjusted Performance

26 of 100

Strong

Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Virtus Select Mlp are ranked lower than 26 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak forward indicators, Virtus Select showed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.

Virtus Multi Strategy

Risk-Adjusted Performance

5 of 100

Modest

Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Virtus Multi Strategy Target are ranked lower than 5 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly strong basic indicators, Virtus Multi is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.

Pair Trading with Virtus Select and Virtus Multi

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

The idea behind Virtus Select Mlp and Virtus Multi Strategy 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.