Looking to diversify beyond FMF? The ETFs below have historically moved differently from FMF, which may reduce portfolio volatility when combined in a suitable allocation. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies with the same low-correlation characteristics. Correlation can change and does not guarantee that one asset will rise when another falls.
Best Diversifiers for FMF
2178 ETFs have low correlation with FMF (below 0.3), 252 of which are negatively correlated.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree 1-3 Year Laddered Treasury Fund | -0.24 | — | — | 80 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | FMF vs USSH | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | -0.23 | -0.11 | -0.16 | 87 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | FMF vs VGSH | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | -0.23 | -0.13 | -0.17 | 88 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | FMF vs SPTS | |
| US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | -0.23 | -0.10 | — | 76 | Government Bonds | FMF vs UTWO | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 1-3 Year ... | -0.23 | -0.10 | — | 86 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | FMF vs BBSB |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for FMF, and a Risk / Return Rank of 50 or higher. Treat them as research candidates rather than evidence that they will offset a future decline. The least correlated is Saia, Inc. (SAIA) (Industrials) with a 1Y correlation of 0.14, up from -0.01 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saia, Inc. | 0.14 | 0.10 | -0.01 | 61 | Industrials |
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