Looking to diversify beyond HODL? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with HODL — 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 HODL.
Best Diversifiers for HODL
629 ETFs have low correlation with HODL (below 0.3), 51 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Security (TIPS) ETF (RBIL) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.10, roughly unchanged from -0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.10 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | HODL vs RBIL | |
| Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF | -0.09 | -0.07 | -0.07 | 69 | Multisector Bonds | HODL vs OOSP | |
| Roundhill Weekly T-Bill ETF | -0.09 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | HODL vs WEEK | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.09 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | HODL vs CSHP | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.08 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 71 | Oil & Gas | HODL vs DBE |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from HODL, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to HODL and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.15, down from -0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.15 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 67 | Consumer Defensive | |
| CVS Health Corporation | -0.12 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 78 | Healthcare | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.12 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 62 | Communication Services | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.12 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 52 | Utilities | |
| Johnson & Johnson | -0.10 | -0.05 | -0.05 | 92 | Healthcare |
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