Risk

What is Correlation?

How closely two investments move together

Full Explanation

Correlation of +1 means two assets move perfectly together. -1 means they move in opposite directions. 0 means no relationship. True diversification means owning assets with low correlation.

Pro Tip

Gold and stocks often have low correlation — that's why investors hold both.

Related Risk Terms

Volatility

How wildly a stock's price swings

Drawdown

How much your investment dropped from its peak

Diversification

Not putting all your eggs in one basket

Beta

How much a stock moves compared to the overall market

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