Looking to balance out your exposure to EC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with EC — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when EC drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from EC.
Best Diversifiers for EC
5 ETFs have low correlation with EC (below 0.3), 4 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) (Nasdaq-100) with a 1Y correlation of -0.08, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | -0.08 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 58 | Nasdaq-100 | EC vs QQQ | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | -0.04 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 66 | S&P 500 | EC vs IVV | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -0.02 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 94 | Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | EC vs DXJ | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -0.01 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 92 | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | EC vs SMH | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.11 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 78 | Small Cap Value Equities | EC vs AVUV |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from EC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to EC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Banco de Sabadell SA ADR (BNDSY) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.17, down from 0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banco de Sabadell SA ADR | -0.17 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 64 | Financial Services | |
| Apple Inc | -0.09 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 91 | Technology | |
| Block, Inc | -0.08 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 59 | Technology | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | -0.02 | 0.14 | 0.23 | 69 | Financial Services | |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | -0.01 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 94 | Technology |
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