Looking to balance out your exposure to BFAM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with BFAM — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when BFAM drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from BFAM.
Best Diversifiers for BFAM
2 ETFs have low correlation with BFAM (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.14, down from 0.42 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.14 | 0.36 | 0.42 | 70 | S&P 500 | BFAM vs SPY | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.15 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 68 | Large Cap Blend Equities | BFAM vs VTI |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from BFAM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to BFAM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) (Industrials) with a 1Y correlation of -0.12, down from 0.27 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | -0.12 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 98 | Industrials | |
| Jabil Inc. | -0.10 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 92 | Technology | |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | -0.07 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 83 | Industrials | |
| Everpure, Inc. | -0.02 | 0.12 | 0.24 | 64 | Technology | |
| AppLovin Corporation | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 59 | Technology |
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