Looking to diversify beyond DFAX? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFAX — 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 DFAX.
Best Diversifiers for DFAX
213 ETFs have low correlation with DFAX (below 0.3), 29 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.41, down from -0.28 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.41 | -0.28 | — | 61 | Leveraged Currency | DFAX vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.20 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFAX vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFAX vs IBIC | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 99 | CLO | DFAX vs ACLO | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.12 | -0.04 | — | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DFAX vs USFR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFAX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFAX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.09, down from 0.14 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.09 | 0.14 | — | 68 | Energy | |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 51 | Healthcare | |
| Apple Inc | 0.36 | 0.37 | — | 88 | Technology | |
| Honeywell International Inc | 0.45 | 0.43 | — | 55 | Industrials | |
| Broadcom Inc. | 0.46 | 0.43 | — | 75 | Technology |
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