Looking to balance out your exposure to DRS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with DRS — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when DRS drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from DRS.
Best Diversifiers for DRS
1 ETFs have low correlation with DRS (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF (BOXX) (Ultrashort Bond) with a 1Y correlation of 0.04, roughly unchanged from 0.05 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 0.04 | 0.05 | — | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | DRS vs BOXX | |
| Defiance Quantum ETF | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 91 | Technology Equities | DRS vs QTUM | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.36 | 0.45 | — | 70 | S&P 500 | DRS vs SPY | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 70 | S&P 500 | DRS vs VOO |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from DRS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to DRS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Apple Inc (AAPL) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of -0.03, down from 0.10 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc | -0.03 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 89 | Technology | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.03 | 0.03 | — | 53 | Utilities | |
| Aflac Incorporated | -0.02 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 62 | Financial Services | |
| Walmart Inc. | 0.02 | 0.14 | — | 63 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Ventas, Inc. | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 80 | Real Estate |
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