Looking to diversify beyond CEFS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with CEFS — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when the rest of your portfolio drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from CEFS.
Best Diversifiers for CEFS
397 ETFs have low correlation with CEFS (below 0.3), 47 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.20 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CEFS vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.20 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CEFS vs RBIL | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | CEFS vs CSHP | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 100 | Money Market | CEFS vs MMKT | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.16 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | CEFS vs YCS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from CEFS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to CEFS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.19 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 70 | Energy | |
| DNP Select Income Fund Inc. | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 88 | Financial Services | |
| TKO Group Holdings Inc. | 0.19 | — | — | 59 | Communication Services | |
| AGNC Investment Corp. | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 89 | Real Estate |
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