Looking to balance out your exposure to MSIF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with MSIF — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when MSIF drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from MSIF.
Best Diversifiers for MSIF
4 ETFs have low correlation with MSIF (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 0.07 | — | — | 81 | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | MSIF vs HDV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.25 | — | — | 63 | S&P 500 | MSIF vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.25 | — | — | 63 | S&P 500 | MSIF vs SPY | |
| GMO U.S. Quality ETF | 0.27 | — | — | 54 | Large Cap Blend Equities | MSIF vs QLTY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from MSIF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to MSIF and solid risk/return profiles.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. | 0.02 | — | — | 81 | Energy | |
| Trinity Capital Inc. | 0.39 | — | — | 89 | Financial Services | |
| Capital Southwest Corporation | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 74 | Financial Services |
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