Looking to diversify beyond EPU? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with EPU — 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 EPU.
Best Diversifiers for EPU
459 ETFs have low correlation with EPU (below 0.3), 73 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund (UUP) (Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.42, roughly unchanged from -0.43 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | -0.42 | -0.41 | -0.43 | 51 | Currency | EPU vs UUP | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.37 | -0.27 | -0.30 | 57 | Cryptocurrency | EPU vs BITI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | -0.37 | -0.29 | -0.29 | 52 | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | EPU vs SBIT | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | -0.28 | -0.31 | -0.31 | 60 | Inverse Equities | EPU vs SMST | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.28 | -0.29 | -0.29 | 68 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | EPU vs MSTZ |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from EPU, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to EPU and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.03, down from 0.27 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 53 | Financial Services | |
| Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 83 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | 0.10 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 80 | Energy | |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 77 | Utilities | |
| Truist Financial Corporation | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.35 | 66 | Financial Services |
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