Looking to diversify beyond FMF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with FMF — 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 FMF.
Best Diversifiers for FMF
1906 ETFs have low correlation with FMF (below 0.3), 210 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Short-Term Bond | FMF vs FLDB | |
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | -0.19 | -0.13 | -0.12 | 95 | Mortgage Backed Securities | FMF vs FTSD | |
| WisdomTree 1-3 Year Laddered Treasury Fund | -0.18 | — | — | 82 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | FMF vs USSH | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | -0.17 | -0.10 | -0.13 | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | FMF vs YEAR | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | -0.17 | -0.11 | -0.16 | 84 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | FMF vs SPTS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from FMF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to FMF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Saia, Inc. (SAIA) (Industrials) with a 1Y correlation of 0.10, up from -0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saia, Inc. | 0.10 | 0.08 | -0.02 | 80 | Industrials |
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