Looking to diversify beyond DFND? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFND — 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 DFND.
Best Diversifiers for DFND
2073 ETFs have low correlation with DFND (below 0.3), 269 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Proshares Merger ETF (MRGR) (Hedge Fund) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Merger ETF | -0.18 | -0.04 | 0.13 | 95 | Hedge Fund | DFND vs MRGR | |
| Franklin Liberty Systematic Style Premia ETF | -0.17 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 84 | Long-Short | DFND vs FLSP | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.16 | -0.07 | -0.06 | 75 | Leveraged Currency | DFND vs YCS | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | -0.14 | -0.09 | -0.17 | 51 | Currency | DFND vs UUP | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.14 | 0.16 | 0.37 | 96 | High Yield Bonds | DFND vs BSJQ |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFND, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFND and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Energy Transfer LP (ET) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.01, down from 0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.01 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 84 | Energy | |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.26 | 53 | Financial Services | |
| Nebius Group N.V. | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 96 | Communication Services | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 66 | Utilities | |
| CVS Health Corporation | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 92 | Healthcare |
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