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
267 ETFs have low correlation with NATO (below 0.3), 32 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.19, roughly unchanged from -0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.19 | -0.09 | -0.09 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | NATO vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | NATO vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | NATO vs IBID | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.14 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | NATO vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.10 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | NATO vs CSHP |
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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.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.04 | — | — | 62 | Utilities | |
| Energy Transfer LP | 0.01 | — | — | 67 | Energy | |
| CVS Health Corporation | 0.07 | — | — | 85 | Healthcare | |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | 0.09 | — | — | 73 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Nokia Corporation | 0.23 | — | — | 95 | Technology |
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