This document summarizes the performance of a statistical arbitrage strategy compared to the S&P 500 index since inception on March 31, 2011. The statistical arbitrage strategy has underperformed the S&P 500 with lower annualized returns and higher volatility. However, it has experienced much smaller drawdowns than the S&P 500 and has a very low correlation and beta, indicating it performs differently than the broader market.
1. Statistical Arbitrage track record - daily updated
StatArb1/ S&P 500
Return
Since inception 03-31-2011 -2,91% -4,67%
Annualized since inception -4,73% -7,58%
Month to date -0,46% 0,84%
Week to date -0,13% 0,85%
Today 11-11-2011 -0,50% 1,95%
Best day 1,42% 4,74%
Worst day -1,83% -6,66%
Daily Alpha against S&P 500 -2 bp 0 bp
Annualized Alpha -4,18% 0,00%
Risk
Annualized volatility 8,80% 26,16%
Beta against S&P 500 0,04 1,00
Correlation against S&P 500 0,12 1,00
Maximum drawdown -9,39% -19,39%
1/ Subject to minor changes.
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