Looking to balance out your exposure to ACT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with ACT — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when ACT drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from ACT.
Best Diversifiers for ACT
2 ETFs have low correlation with ACT (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.19, down from 0.33 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.19 | 0.33 | — | 74 | S&P 500 | ACT vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.19 | 0.33 | — | 74 | S&P 500 | ACT vs SPY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.34 | 0.49 | — | 85 | Dividend | ACT vs SCHD |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from ACT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to ACT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of 0.12, down from 0.22 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | 0.12 | 0.22 | — | 73 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Capital Southwest Corporation | 0.19 | 0.30 | — | 78 | Financial Services |
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