Looking to balance out your exposure to MD? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with MD — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when MD drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from MD.
Best Diversifiers for MD
1 ETFs have low correlation with MD (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) (Large Cap Blend Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.28, down from 0.41 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.41 | 66 | Large Cap Blend Equities | MD vs VTI | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 72 | Derivative Income | MD vs DIVO |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from MD, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to MD and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) (Healthcare) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 0.05 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 72 | Healthcare | |
| Realty Income Corporation | 0.10 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 78 | Real Estate | |
| CVS Health Corporation | 0.10 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 92 | Healthcare | |
| Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 74 | Technology | |
| Sanmina Corporation | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.30 | 82 | Technology |
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