Looking to diversify beyond DFEN? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFEN — 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 DFEN.
Best Diversifiers for DFEN
525 ETFs have low correlation with DFEN (below 0.3), 59 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.21 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFEN vs RBIL | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.13 | -0.00 | 0.12 | 71 | Oil & Gas | DFEN vs DBE | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.10 | — | — | 94 | Intermediate Core Bond | DFEN vs USDX | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.10 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 69 | Oil & Gas | DFEN vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.09 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFEN vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFEN, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFEN and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) (Communication Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.11, down from 0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.11 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 59 | Communication Services | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.07 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 85 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.03 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 66 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.32 | 54 | Real Estate | |
| Pfizer Inc. | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 61 | Healthcare |
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