Looking to balance out your exposure to MDT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with MDT — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when MDT drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from MDT.
Best Diversifiers for MDT
31 ETFs have low correlation with MDT (below 0.3), 4 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) (Technology Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.06, down from 0.26 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | -0.06 | 0.07 | 0.26 | 50 | Technology Equities | MDT vs VGT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | -0.06 | 0.07 | 0.26 | 51 | Technology Equities | MDT vs FTEC | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.04 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | MDT vs BIL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | -0.03 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 91 | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | MDT vs SOXX | |
| Fidelity Clean Energy ETF | 0.01 | 0.18 | — | 52 | Alternative Energy Equities | MDT vs FRNW |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from MDT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to MDT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of -0.11, down from 0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | -0.11 | -0.01 | 0.15 | 81 | Technology | |
| Dell Technologies Inc. | -0.11 | -0.00 | 0.14 | 96 | Technology | |
| Broadcom Inc. | -0.10 | -0.01 | 0.15 | 67 | Technology | |
| Intel Corporation | -0.07 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 98 | Technology | |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | -0.07 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 96 | Technology |
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