Looking to diversify beyond DFAT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFAT — 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 DFAT.
Best Diversifiers for DFAT
337 ETFs have low correlation with DFAT (below 0.3), 30 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.16, down from -0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.16 | -0.08 | -0.02 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | DFAT vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DFAT vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | DFAT vs CSHP | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.12 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFAT vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.11 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFAT vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFAT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFAT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.14, down from 0.38 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | 0.14 | 0.27 | 0.38 | 75 | Technology | |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 0.21 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 99 | Technology | |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 95 | Technology |
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