Looking to balance out your exposure to DCI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DCI — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when DCI drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from DCI.
Best Diversifiers for DCI
10 ETFs have low correlation with DCI (below 0.3), 1 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL) (Government Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.05, roughly unchanged from 0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DCI vs BIL | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 94 | Municipal Bonds | DCI vs BSMR | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2029 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 80 | Municipal Bonds | DCI vs BSMT | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Treasury ETF | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 96 | Government Bonds | DCI vs IBTH | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2028 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 83 | Municipal Bonds | DCI vs BSMS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DCI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DCI and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.02, down from 0.25 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coterra Energy Inc. | -0.02 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 79 | Energy | |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | -0.01 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 66 | Energy | |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.24 | 69 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 85 | Energy | |
| Walmart Inc. | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 63 | Consumer Defensive |
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