Looking to diversify beyond DFUS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DFUS — 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 DFUS.
Best Diversifiers for DFUS
363 ETFs have low correlation with DFUS (below 0.3), 78 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.33, down from -0.07 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.33 | -0.07 | — | 71 | Oil & Gas | DFUS vs DBE | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.33 | -0.07 | — | 66 | Oil & Gas | DFUS vs USO | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.31 | -0.06 | — | 65 | Oil & Gas | DFUS vs BNO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | -0.30 | — | — | 55 | Derivative Income | DFUS vs USOY | |
| ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF | -0.30 | -0.03 | — | 55 | Oil & Gas | DFUS vs OILK |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DFUS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DFUS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 73 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.16 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 86 | Energy | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.14 | -0.01 | 0.11 | 57 | Utilities | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.12 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 78 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.12 | 0.10 | 0.22 | 84 | Energy |
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