Looking to diversify beyond DEF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DEF — 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 DEF.
Best Diversifiers for DEF
613 ETFs have low correlation with DEF (below 0.3), 125 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Panagram AAA CLO ETF (CLOX) (CLO) with a 1Y correlation of -0.52, roughly unchanged from -0.52 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panagram AAA CLO ETF | -0.52 | -0.52 | -0.52 | 97 | CLO | DEF vs CLOX | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.52 | -0.52 | -0.52 | 62 | Energy Equities | DEF vs EINC | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | -0.52 | -0.52 | -0.52 | 55 | Energy Equities | DEF vs ENFR | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.52 | -0.52 | -0.52 | 95 | Municipal Bonds | DEF vs GUMI | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.52 | -0.52 | -0.52 | 96 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DEF vs IBID |
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