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Correlation vs. Trends: A Common Misinterpretation
Two common beliefs in finance are that (i) a high positive correlation signals assets moving in the same direction while a high negative correlation signals as ...
Author(s) :
Chief Investment Officer, Kedge Capital Fund Management Ltd.and Professor of Finance, Edhec Business School
Presentation :
Two common beliefs in finance are that (i) a high positive correlation signals assets moving in the same direction while a high negative correlation signals assets moving in opposite directions; and (ii) the mantra for diversification is to hold assets that are not highly correlated. We explain why both beliefs are not only factually incorrect, but can actually result in large losses in what are perceived to be well diversified portfolios.| Type : | Working paper |
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| Date : | le 04/04/2011 |
| Extra information : | For more information, please contact Joanne Finlay, EDHEC Research and Development Department [ joanne.finlay@edhec.edu ] The contents of this paper do not necessarily reflect the opinions of EDHEC Business School. |
| Research Cluster : | Finance |
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