Looking to balance out your exposure to KSS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with KSS — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when KSS drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from KSS.
Best Diversifiers for KSS
3 ETFs have low correlation with KSS (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) (Nasdaq-100) with a 1Y correlation of 0.26, down from 0.39 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 58 | Nasdaq-100 | KSS vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.44 | 66 | S&P 500 | KSS vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 66 | S&P 500 | KSS vs SPY | |
| Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.41 | 91 | Large Cap Value Equities | KSS vs MGV | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 86 | Dividend | KSS vs SCHD |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from KSS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to KSS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Shell plc (SHEL) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.11, down from 0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell plc | -0.11 | 0.04 | 0.14 | 71 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.11 | 0.05 | 0.17 | 75 | Energy | |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | -0.02 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Baidu, Inc. | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 64 | Communication Services | |
| Aflac Incorporated | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 82 | Financial Services |
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