Looking to balance out your exposure to FF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with FF — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when FF drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from FF.
Best Diversifiers for FF
2 ETFs have low correlation with FF (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) (Commodities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.10, down from 0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 76 | Commodities | FF vs DBC | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.14 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 74 | S&P 500 | FF vs VOO |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from FF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to FF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (LNTH) (Healthcare) with a 1Y correlation of 0.02, down from 0.17 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantheus Holdings, Inc. | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 58 | Healthcare | |
| Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 84 | Financial Services | |
| Vodafone Group Plc | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.18 | 89 | Communication Services | |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 57 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 56 | Communication Services |
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