Looking to diversify beyond NTSX? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with NTSX — 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 NTSX.
Best Diversifiers for NTSX
153 ETFs have low correlation with NTSX (below 0.3), 29 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.28, down from -0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.28 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | NTSX vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.06 | 0.03 | 55 | Oil & Gas | NTSX vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.20 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | NTSX vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.07 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | NTSX vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | NTSX vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from NTSX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to NTSX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Chevron Corporation (CVX) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.17, down from 0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | -0.17 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 70 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.16 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 72 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.15 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 65 | Energy | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.14 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | -0.11 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 85 | Energy |
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