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Correlation
A number between -1 and 1 showing how two assets move together, where 1 is perfectly synced and -1 is perfectly opposite.
Correlations drive diversification. Two assets with correlation below 1 reduce total portfolio risk when combined; the lower the correlation, the bigger the diversification benefit.
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