Looking to diversify beyond FEPI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with FEPI — 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 FEPI.
Best Diversifiers for FEPI
428 ETFs have low correlation with FEPI (below 0.3), 58 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BAMU) (Ultrashort Bond) with a 1Y correlation of -0.19, down from -0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.19 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | FEPI vs BAMU | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 64 | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | FEPI vs HDV | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | FEPI vs IBIC | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.14 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 57 | Energy Equities | FEPI vs EINC | |
| Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund | -0.14 | — | — | 55 | Energy Equities | FEPI vs TPYP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from FEPI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to FEPI and solid risk/return profiles.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.31 | — | — | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.30 | -0.21 | -0.21 | 62 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.29 | — | — | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.27 | -0.09 | -0.09 | 68 | Financial Services | |
| The Southern Company | -0.26 | -0.19 | -0.19 | 55 | Utilities |
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