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
385 ETFs have low correlation with DFSV (below 0.3), 42 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (BITI) (Cryptocurrency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.29, roughly unchanged from -0.34 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.29 | -0.30 | -0.34 | 57 | Cryptocurrency | DFSV vs BITI | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.29 | -0.32 | — | 68 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | DFSV vs MSTZ | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | -0.29 | -0.34 | -0.34 | 52 | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | DFSV vs SBIT | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | -0.28 | -0.32 | -0.32 | 60 | Inverse Equities | DFSV vs SMST | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.26 | — | — | 70 | Derivative Income | DFSV vs WNTR |
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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 -0.04, down from 0.22 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.04 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 81 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.02 | 0.11 | 0.23 | 83 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 66 | Utilities | |
| Walmart Inc. | 0.04 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 71 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Waste Management, Inc. | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.19 | 53 | Industrials |
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