Looking to diversify beyond DEM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DEM — 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 DEM.
Best Diversifiers for DEM
272 ETFs have low correlation with DEM (below 0.3), 33 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.38, down from -0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.38 | -0.23 | -0.20 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | DEM vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.21 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 55 | Oil & Gas | DEM vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.20 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DEM vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DEM vs USFR | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 100 | Money Market | DEM vs MMKT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DEM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DEM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) (Industrials) with a 1Y correlation of 0.01, roughly unchanged from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 51 | Industrials | |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 83 | Utilities |
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