Looking to diversify beyond CTEX? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with CTEX — 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 CTEX.
Best Diversifiers for CTEX
401 ETFs have low correlation with CTEX (below 0.3), 58 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF (IBID) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, down from 0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CTEX vs IBID | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.17 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CTEX vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CTEX vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.16 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 55 | Oil & Gas | CTEX vs UGA | |
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | -0.14 | -0.02 | -0.05 | 78 | Commodities | CTEX vs ISCMF |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from CTEX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to CTEX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of -0.00, roughly unchanged from 0.09 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareTrust REIT, Inc. | -0.00 | 0.09 | — | 78 | Real Estate |
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