Looking to balance out your exposure to CFR? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with CFR — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when CFR drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from CFR.
Best Diversifiers for CFR
0 ETFs have low correlation with CFR (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 0.32, down from 0.51 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.32 | 0.42 | 0.51 | 70 | S&P 500 | CFR vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.51 | 70 | S&P 500 | CFR vs SPY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from CFR, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to CFR and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.72, roughly unchanged from 0.74 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.74 | 72 | Financial Services | |
| M&T Bank Corporation | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 65 | Financial Services | |
| Regions Financial Corporation | 0.74 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 73 | Financial Services |
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