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
406 ETFs have low correlation with FTEC (below 0.3), 56 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | FTEC vs IBIC | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | FTEC vs BAMU | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -0.18 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 57 | Volatility Hedged Equity | FTEC vs SIXH | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | FTEC vs IBID | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -0.17 | 0.05 | 0.29 | 70 | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | FTEC vs HDV |
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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 -0.30, down from -0.06 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.30 | -0.20 | -0.06 | 62 | Utilities | |
| The Southern Company | -0.29 | -0.19 | -0.01 | 55 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.28 | -0.14 | 0.08 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.28 | -0.14 | -0.02 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.27 | -0.08 | 0.08 | 69 | Financial Services |
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