Looking to diversify beyond DES? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DES — 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 DES.
Best Diversifiers for DES
347 ETFs have low correlation with DES (below 0.3), 32 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.18 | -0.11 | -0.05 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | DES vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.14 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DES vs USFR | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.13 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DES vs RBIL | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | DES vs CSHP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DES vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DES, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DES and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.15, roughly unchanged from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 63 | Financial Services |
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