Looking to diversify beyond FTLS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with FTLS — 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 FTLS.
Best Diversifiers for FTLS
426 ETFs have low correlation with FTLS (below 0.3), 79 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF (SMST) (Inverse Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.30, roughly unchanged from -0.30 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Short MSTR ETF | -0.30 | -0.30 | -0.30 | 53 | Inverse Equities | FTLS vs SMST | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.30 | — | — | 60 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | FTLS vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.27 | — | — | 65 | Derivative Income | FTLS vs WNTR | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | -0.23 | -0.19 | -0.19 | 51 | Multistrategy | FTLS vs RSBY | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | FTLS vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from FTLS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to FTLS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.47, roughly unchanged from 0.56 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 93 | Financial Services |
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