Looking to diversify beyond DFAC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFAC — 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 DFAC.
Best Diversifiers for DFAC
164 ETFs have low correlation with DFAC (below 0.3), 22 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from -0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | DFAC vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DFAC vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | DFAC vs CSHP | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.10 | — | — | 100 | Money Market | DFAC vs MMKT | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.09 | 0.06 | — | 55 | Commodities | DFAC vs PIT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFAC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFAC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from 0.17 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.18 | 0.04 | 0.17 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.12 | 0.14 | 0.27 | 68 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.09 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 68 | Energy | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.08 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 62 | Utilities |
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