Looking to diversify beyond CTEF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with CTEF — 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 CTEF.
Best Diversifiers for CTEF
342 ETFs have low correlation with CTEF (below 0.3), 50 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.24, roughly unchanged from -0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.24 | -0.24 | -0.24 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CTEF vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.23 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CTEF vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.22 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CTEF vs IBID | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.14 | — | — | 70 | Commodities | CTEF vs FAAR | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | CTEF vs SGOV |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from CTEF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to CTEF and solid risk/return profiles.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | 0.52 | — | — | 75 | Technology | |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 0.60 | — | — | 99 | Technology |
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