Looking to balance out your exposure to REI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with REI — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when REI drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from REI.
Best Diversifiers for REI
1 ETFs have low correlation with REI (below 0.3), 1 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) (Global Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.02, down from 0.31 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | -0.02 | 0.21 | 0.31 | 70 | Global Equities | REI vs VT |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from REI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to REI and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.06, down from 0.36 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | 0.06 | 0.26 | 0.36 | 98 | Financial Services | |
| National Retail Properties, Inc. | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 64 | Real Estate | |
| Baytex Energy Corp | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.64 | 97 | Energy |
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