Looking to diversify beyond DFAE? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFAE — 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 DFAE.
Best Diversifiers for DFAE
313 ETFs have low correlation with DFAE (below 0.3), 41 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.30, down from -0.17 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.30 | -0.20 | -0.17 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | DFAE vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.20 | -0.21 | -0.21 | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFAE vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFAE vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.16 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DFAE vs USFR | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.15 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | DFAE vs SGOV |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFAE, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFAE and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is UniCredit SpA ADR (UNCRY) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.48, roughly unchanged from 0.45 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniCredit SpA ADR | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 77 | Financial Services |
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