Looking to balance out your exposure to MASI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with MASI — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when MASI drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from MASI.
Best Diversifiers for MASI
3 ETFs have low correlation with MASI (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.19, down from 0.43 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.43 | 74 | S&P 500 | MASI vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.43 | 74 | S&P 500 | MASI vs SPY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 85 | Dividend | MASI vs SCHD |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from MASI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to MASI and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) (Healthcare) with a 1Y correlation of 0.23, roughly unchanged from 0.18 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | 0.23 | 0.08 | 0.18 | 66 | Healthcare | |
| Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. | 0.24 | 0.22 | — | 65 | Industrials |
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