Looking to diversify beyond FTEC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with FTEC — 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 FTEC.
Best Diversifiers for FTEC
465 ETFs have low correlation with FTEC (below 0.3), 106 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Oil Fund LP (USO) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.26, down from 0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.26 | -0.05 | 0.04 | 66 | Oil & Gas | FTEC vs USO | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.25 | -0.05 | 0.06 | 71 | Oil & Gas | FTEC vs DBE | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.25 | -0.04 | 0.04 | 65 | Oil & Gas | FTEC vs BNO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | -0.24 | -0.05 | -0.05 | 56 | Derivative Income | FTEC vs USOY | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.23 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | FTEC vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from FTEC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to FTEC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.29, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.29 | -0.20 | -0.05 | 53 | Utilities | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.25 | -0.12 | -0.01 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.25 | -0.10 | 0.08 | 66 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.22 | -0.06 | 0.09 | 51 | Financial Services | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.21 | -0.09 | 0.01 | 59 | Communication Services |
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