Looking to diversify beyond CTEF? The ETFs below have historically moved differently from CTEF, which may reduce portfolio volatility when combined in a suitable allocation. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies with the same low-correlation characteristics. Correlation can change and does not guarantee that one asset will rise when another falls.
Best Diversifiers for CTEF
500 ETFs have low correlation with CTEF (below 0.3), 110 of which are negatively correlated.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.38 | — | — | 61 | Cryptocurrency | CTEF vs BITI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | -0.38 | — | — | 55 | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | CTEF vs SBIT | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | -0.37 | — | — | 52 | Inverse Equities | CTEF vs SMST | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.37 | — | — | 61 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | CTEF vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.35 | — | — | 75 | Derivative Income | CTEF vs WNTR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for CTEF, and a Risk / Return Rank of 50 or higher. Treat them as research candidates rather than evidence that they will offset a future decline.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | 0.54 | — | — | 67 | Technology | |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 0.68 | — | — | 99 | Technology |
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