Looking to diversify beyond NATO? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with NATO — 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 NATO.
Best Diversifiers for NATO
308 ETFs have low correlation with NATO (below 0.3), 47 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.39 | — | — | 60 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | NATO vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.36 | — | — | 65 | Derivative Income | NATO vs WNTR | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.23 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | NATO vs RBIL | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.20 | — | — | 72 | Oil & Gas | NATO vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.20 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | NATO vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from NATO, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to NATO and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.05, roughly unchanged from 0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 63 | Utilities | |
| Energy Transfer LP | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 80 | Energy | |
| CVS Health Corporation | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 90 | Healthcare | |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Nokia Corporation | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 94 | Technology |
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