Looking to balance out your exposure to IFS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with IFS — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when IFS drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from IFS.
Best Diversifiers for IFS
0 ETFs have low correlation with IFS (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.34, roughly unchanged from 0.29 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.34 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 70 | S&P 500 | IFS vs SPY | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.34 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 70 | S&P 500 | IFS vs VOO | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 59 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | IFS vs VEA | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 0.48 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 71 | Mid Cap Blend Equities | IFS vs EPU |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from IFS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to IFS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.24, roughly unchanged from 0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 51 | Financial Services | |
| Credicorp Ltd. | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 80 | Financial Services |
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