Looking to balance out your exposure to ARDC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with ARDC — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when ARDC drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from ARDC.
Best Diversifiers for ARDC
14 ETFs have low correlation with ARDC (below 0.3), 2 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI) (Derivative Income) with a 1Y correlation of -0.10, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF | -0.10 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 76 | Derivative Income | ARDC vs EIPI | |
| F/m US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | -0.00 | -0.02 | -0.00 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | ARDC vs TBIL | |
| iShares AAA CLO Active ETF | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 99 | CLO | ARDC vs CLOA | |
| VanEck CLO ETF | 0.16 | 0.15 | — | 97 | CLO | ARDC vs CLOI | |
| YieldMax AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF | 0.24 | 0.19 | — | 52 | Options Trading | ARDC vs APLY |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from ARDC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to ARDC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.12, down from 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.12 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 79 | Financial Services | |
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 0.14 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 67 | Financial Services | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 72 | Technology | |
| Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.40 | 57 | Financial Services |
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