Looking to diversify beyond DBEF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DBEF — 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 DBEF.
Best Diversifiers for DBEF
325 ETFs have low correlation with DBEF (below 0.3), 47 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.26 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DBEF vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.23 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DBEF vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.23 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DBEF vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.18 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | DBEF vs YCS | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 100 | Money Market | DBEF vs MMKT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DBEF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DBEF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Apple Inc (AAPL) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.34, down from 0.50 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 88 | Technology | |
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.42 | 81 | Financial Services | |
| Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 65 | Healthcare | |
| Capital Southwest Corporation | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.44 | 72 | Financial Services | |
| U.S. Bancorp | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.52 | 83 | Financial Services |
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