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
351 ETFs have low correlation with DFSV (below 0.3), 26 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.15, roughly unchanged from -0.07 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.15 | -0.07 | — | 63 | Leveraged Currency | DFSV vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.05 | — | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | DFSV vs USFR | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.12 | 0.05 | — | 55 | Oil & Gas | DFSV vs UGA | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.11 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | DFSV vs CSHP | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.11 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | DFSV vs RBIL |
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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 | 0.13 | 0.22 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | 0.01 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Walmart Inc. | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Monster Beverage Corporation | 0.05 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 85 | Consumer Defensive |
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