Correlation Between First Mining and Euro Sun

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

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

Diversification Opportunities for First Mining and Euro Sun

0.61

Correlation Coefficient

First Mining  Euro Sun

Poor diversification

The 3 months correlation between First and Euro is 0.61. Overlapping area represents the amount of risk that can be diversified away by holding First Mining Gold and Euro Sun Mining in the same portfolio, assuming nothing else is changed. The correlation between historical prices or returns on Euro Sun Mining and First Mining 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 First Mining Gold are associated (or correlated) with Euro Sun. Values of the correlation coefficient range from -1 to +1, where. The correlation of zero (0) is possible when the price movement of Euro Sun Mining has no effect on the direction of First Mining i.e., First Mining and Euro Sun go up and down completely randomly.

Pair Corralation between First Mining and Euro Sun

Assuming the 90 days horizon First Mining is expected to generate 2.55 times less return on investment than Euro Sun. But when comparing it to its historical volatility, First Mining Gold is 1.01 times less risky than Euro Sun. It trades about 0.08 of its potential returns per unit of risk. Euro Sun Mining is currently generating about 0.2 of returns per unit of risk over similar time horizon. If you would invest  8.50  in Euro Sun Mining on April 22, 2025 and sell it today you would earn a total of  7.50  from holding Euro Sun Mining or generate 88.24% return on investment over 90 days.

Time Period	3 Months [change]
Direction	Moves Together
Strength	Significant
Accuracy	98.44%
Values	Daily Returns

First Mining Gold  vs.  Euro Sun Mining

First Mining Gold

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Modest

Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in First Mining Gold are ranked lower than 6 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of very unfluctuating basic indicators, First Mining displayed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.

Euro Sun Mining

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Good

Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Euro Sun Mining are ranked lower than 15 (%) of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. In spite of very unfluctuating primary indicators, Euro Sun displayed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.

Pair Trading with First Mining and Euro Sun

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

The idea behind First Mining Gold and Euro Sun Mining 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 Commodity Directory module to find actively traded commodities issued by global exchanges.