Asset Correlations

Correlation Overview

This asset correlation testing tool allows you to view correlations for stocks, ETFs and mutual funds for the given time period. You also view the rolling correlation for a given number of trading days to see how the correlation between the assets has changed over time. You can also view correlation matrix for common asset class ETFs or test assets for autocorrelation and cointegration.

Model Configuration

Correlation Results

Asset Correlations

NameTicker^VIXGLDAnnualized ReturnDaily Standard DeviationMonthly Standard DeviationAnnualized Standard Deviation
CBOE SPX Market Volatility Index^VIX1.00-0.040.13%7.89%25.16%87.15%
SPDR Gold SharesGLD-0.041.007.66%1.12%4.89%16.92%
Asset correlations for time period 12/01/2004 - 08/31/2023 based on monthly returns
Notes and Disclosures
  • IMPORTANT: The projections or other information generated by Portfolio Visualizer regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Results may vary with each use and over time.
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  • Hypothetical returns do not reflect trading costs, transaction fees, commissions, or actual taxes due on investment returns.
  • The results are based on information from a variety of sources we consider reliable, but we do not represent that the information is accurate or complete.
  • Refer to the related documentation sections for more details on terms and definitions, methodology, and data sources.
  • The results are based on the total return of assets and assume that all received dividends and distributions are reinvested.
  • Time frame for correlation analysis is the full available data range unless a specific date interval is specified.
  • Monthly standard deviation is calculated based on available full calendar months including the entered start and end months.
  • Annualized standard deviation is calculated from the standard deviation of monthly returns
  • Annualized return is calculated from the specific time period using compound annual growth rate formula.

Rolling Correlation