Looking to balance out your exposure to NTDOY? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with NTDOY — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when NTDOY drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from NTDOY.
Best Diversifiers for NTDOY
3 ETFs have low correlation with NTDOY (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) (Semiconductors) with a 1Y correlation of 0.11, down from 0.26 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 90 | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | NTDOY vs SMH | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.20 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 53 | Nasdaq-100 | NTDOY vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 66 | S&P 500 | NTDOY vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 56 | Global Equities | NTDOY vs VXUS |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from NTDOY, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to NTDOY and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.01, roughly unchanged from 0.07 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valero Energy Corporation | -0.01 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 97 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 69 | Energy | |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 66 | Energy | |
| Koninklijke KPN NV ADR | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 52 | Communication Services | |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 96 | Communication Services |
To view more results, upgrade your current subscription plan.
Build a portfolio that complements NTDOY
Add NTDOY to the Diversification Analyzer to see how it overlaps with your other holdings and which assets balance it best.
Analyze a portfolio with NTDOY