Looking to diversify beyond EFV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with EFV — 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 EFV.
Best Diversifiers for EFV
256 ETFs have low correlation with EFV (below 0.3), 28 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.46, down from -0.25 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.46 | -0.33 | -0.25 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | EFV vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.21 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | EFV vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | EFV vs IBIC | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 99 | CLO | EFV vs ACLO | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | EFV vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from EFV, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to EFV and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is ConocoPhillips Company (COP) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.05, down from 0.29 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.05 | 0.13 | 0.29 | 61 | Energy | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.03 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 67 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.01 | 0.17 | 0.31 | 68 | Energy | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.00 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 0.01 | 0.18 | 0.33 | 68 | Energy |
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