Looking to diversify beyond DFSV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFSV — 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 DFSV.
Best Diversifiers for DFSV
440 ETFs have low correlation with DFSV (below 0.3), 53 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.17, down from 0.05 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.17 | 0.05 | — | 71 | Oil & Gas | DFSV vs DBE | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.16 | 0.06 | — | 66 | Oil & Gas | DFSV vs USO | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.16 | 0.06 | — | 65 | Oil & Gas | DFSV vs BNO | |
| United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP | -0.15 | 0.09 | — | 56 | Oil & Gas | DFSV vs USL | |
| ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF | -0.14 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 55 | Oil & Gas | DFSV vs OILK |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFSV, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFSV and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.06, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.06 | 0.14 | 0.23 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 53 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 66 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Welltower Inc. | 0.03 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 79 | Real Estate | |
| Walmart Inc. | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 63 | Consumer Defensive |
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