Looking to diversify beyond FDT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with FDT — 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 FDT.
Best Diversifiers for FDT
282 ETFs have low correlation with FDT (below 0.3), 29 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.38, down from -0.22 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.38 | -0.27 | -0.22 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | FDT vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.23 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | FDT vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | FDT vs IBIC | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 99 | CLO | FDT vs ACLO | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.14 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | FDT vs SGOV |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from FDT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to FDT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Aflac Incorporated (AFL) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.07, down from 0.36 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aflac Incorporated | -0.07 | 0.20 | 0.36 | 68 | Financial Services | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.06 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.04 | 0.14 | 0.30 | 68 | Energy | |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 64 | Utilities | |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | 0.06 | 0.27 | 0.39 | 74 | Energy |
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