Looking to balance out your exposure to REAL? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with REAL — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when REAL drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from REAL.
Best Diversifiers for REAL
2 ETFs have low correlation with REAL (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) (Silver) with a 1Y correlation of 0.19, roughly unchanged from 0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 55 | Silver, Precious Metals | REAL vs SLVP | |
| Defiance Daily Target 2X Long AVGO ETF | 0.20 | — | — | 50 | Leveraged Equities | REAL vs AVGX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 70 | S&P 500 | REAL vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 70 | S&P 500 | REAL vs SPY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from REAL, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to REAL and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, down from 0.35 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | 0.05 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 99 | Technology | |
| Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Pa... | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 71 | Utilities | |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 88 | Industrials | |
| Dillard's, Inc. | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 78 | Consumer Cyclical | |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 78 | Consumer Cyclical |
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