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The Coefficient of Correlation

When comparing portfolio returns to benchmarks like the S&P 500, it’s crucial to ensure a proper match in asset composition. The coefficient of determination (R²) measures how well a benchmark fits your portfolio—an R² of 0.70 or higher suggests a good match. However, no single metric should drive decisions. At Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers, our research team uses tools like R² to guide informed, holistic financial planning. Connect with an advisor to learn more.

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The Coefficient of Correlation

Correlation of Assets in Your Portfolio

Not Samesies For most of you reading this article, you likely have a portfolio with a mix of bonds and stocks. This is a common portfolio...

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Correlation of Assets in Your Portfolio

Are you wealthy, rich, somewhere in between, or nowhere close?

What is Wealth There are countless online articles about being rich and how to define wealth. Even on our own Whitaker-Myers Wealth...

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Are you wealthy, rich, somewhere in between, or nowhere close?

Asset Classes: Understanding your investments

Asset Classes Asset Classes, are they like Pilates at 9 am on Thursday? For those of you who have a background in science, like me, the...

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Asset Classes: Understanding your investments
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