Looking to diversify beyond LBNDX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with LBNDX — 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 LBNDX.
Best Diversifiers for LBNDX
3 mutual funds have low correlation with LBNDX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Nationwide Strategic Income A (NWXEX) (Multisector Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of 0.08, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 0.08 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 99 | Multisector Bonds | LBNDX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.12 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 99 | Multisector Bonds | LBNDX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | 0.18 | 0.25 | — | 58 | Multisector Bonds | LBNDX vs CBRDX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 97 | Multisector Bonds | LBNDX vs CBLDX | |
| Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.43 | 91 | Bank Loan | LBNDX vs LFRIX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from LBNDX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to LBNDX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Intel Corporation (INTC) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.24, roughly unchanged from 0.29 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 99 | Technology | |
| Apple Inc | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 88 | Technology | |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 92 | Financial Services |
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