Peer pair correlation and diversification effect

Does holding two companies together just double up on the same price risk?

Peer comparison CMP-042 Matrix Sample

Sample data. Every number, symbol and holding on these pages is generated sample data dated 2026-10-16, used only to illustrate layout and method for educational and informational purposes. It is not market data, backtest output or a forecast, and the analytics described in the specifications are not running.

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0700.HK Tencent Holdings | Hang Seng Index | 2025-10-16 – 2026-10-16 | HKD

Highest item: Sample company E
0.43
Lowest item: Sample company C
0.15
Average
0.32
Number of items
5 items

Peer correlation matrix

Return correlation coefficient (-1 to 1) (Matrix)

Common sample size

Valid common trading days (days) (Bar)

Low-correlation pairs

Return correlation coefficient (-1 to 1) and Valid common trading days (days) (Table)

Sample data rows

Peer stocksReturn correlation coefficient (-1 to 1)Valid common trading days (days)Data date (sample)
Sample company A 0.38 13 2026-10-16
Sample company B 0.27 15 2026-10-16
Sample company C 0.15 15 2026-10-16
Sample company D 0.35 6 2026-10-16
Sample company E 0.43 6 2026-10-16