Looking to balance out your exposure to AB? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with AB — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when AB drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from AB.
Best Diversifiers for AB
9 ETFs have low correlation with AB (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX) (Technology Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.16, roughly unchanged from 0.26 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spear Alpha ETF | 0.16 | 0.26 | — | 71 | Technology Equities | AB vs SPRX | |
| SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.36 | 74 | Health & Biotech Equities | AB vs XBI | |
| iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 86 | Corporate Bonds | AB vs IBHF | |
| Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income... | 0.25 | 0.35 | — | 67 | Derivative Income, Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | AB vs IDVO | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.48 | 80 | Dividend | AB vs SCHD |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from AB, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to AB and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is FLEX LNG Ltd (FLNG) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.03, down from 0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLEX LNG Ltd | -0.03 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 81 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | 0.02 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 83 | Energy | |
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | 0.05 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 76 | Energy | |
| AbbVie Inc. | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 62 | Healthcare | |
| Oracle Corporation | 0.06 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 58 | Technology |
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