Looking to diversify beyond EEM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with EEM — 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 EEM.
Best Diversifiers for EEM
322 ETFs have low correlation with EEM (below 0.3), 36 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.30, down from -0.16 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.30 | -0.19 | -0.16 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | EEM vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.21 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 55 | Oil & Gas | EEM vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | EEM vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.15 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | EEM vs RBIL | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 100 | Money Market | EEM vs MMKT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from EEM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to EEM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Chubb Limited (CB) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.19, down from 0.12 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chubb Limited | -0.19 | -0.01 | 0.12 | 69 | Financial Services | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.17 | -0.00 | 0.07 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.15 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 72 | Energy | |
| Walmart Inc. | -0.12 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 69 | Consumer Defensive |
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