Looking to diversify beyond DDLS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DDLS — 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 DDLS.
Best Diversifiers for DDLS
294 ETFs have low correlation with DDLS (below 0.3), 33 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.26, down from -0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.26 | -0.15 | -0.11 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | DDLS vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.23 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DDLS vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DDLS vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DDLS vs IBID | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.15 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 55 | Commodities | DDLS vs PIT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DDLS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DDLS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.10, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.10 | 0.12 | 0.23 | 68 | Energy | |
| Ventas, Inc. | 0.06 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 86 | Real Estate | |
| Centene Corporation | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.21 | 51 | Healthcare | |
| AbbVie Inc. | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 71 | Healthcare | |
| Innoviva, Inc. | 0.14 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 50 | Healthcare |
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