Looking to balance out your exposure to OTCM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with OTCM — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when OTCM drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from OTCM.
Best Diversifiers for OTCM
6 ETFs have low correlation with OTCM (below 0.3), 5 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund (GUNR) (Commodity Producers Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.05, roughly unchanged from 0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 84 | Commodity Producers Equities | OTCM vs GUNR | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.04 | 93 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | OTCM vs VTIP | |
| iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -0.02 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 83 | Systematic Trend | OTCM vs DBMF | |
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | -0.01 | -0.02 | — | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | OTCM vs BOXX | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01 | -0.04 | -0.04 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | OTCM vs SGOV |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from OTCM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to OTCM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.01, roughly unchanged from 0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Bancorp Inc. | -0.01 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 68 | Financial Services | |
| Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A | -0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 82 | Financial Services | |
| Chubb Limited | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 51 | Financial Services | |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 72 | Healthcare | |
| Medpace Holdings, Inc. | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 68 | Healthcare |
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