Looking to diversify beyond EPS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with EPS — 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 EPS.
Best Diversifiers for EPS
250 ETFs have low correlation with EPS (below 0.3), 33 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from -0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.21 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | EPS vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.21 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | EPS vs RBIL | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | EPS vs CSHP | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.12 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 55 | Commodities | EPS vs PIT | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.11 | -0.03 | -0.01 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | EPS vs USFR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from EPS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to EPS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.01, down from 0.32 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. P. Carey Inc. | 0.01 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 73 | Real Estate |
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