Looking to diversify beyond HRTS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with HRTS — 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 HRTS.
Best Diversifiers for HRTS
810 ETFs have low correlation with HRTS (below 0.3), 69 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares (MUU) (Leveraged Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.45, roughly unchanged from -0.45 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | -0.45 | -0.45 | -0.45 | 99 | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | HRTS vs MUU | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.31 | — | — | 53 | Oil & Gas | HRTS vs DBE | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.31 | — | — | 78 | Oil & Gas | HRTS vs UGA | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.30 | -0.17 | -0.17 | 72 | Leveraged Currency | HRTS vs YCS | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | -0.28 | — | — | 51 | Currency | HRTS vs UUP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from HRTS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to HRTS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) (Healthcare) with a 1Y correlation of 0.69, up from 0.57 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 80 | Healthcare |
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