Looking to diversify beyond RSP? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with RSP — 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 RSP.
Best Diversifiers for RSP
180 ETFs have low correlation with RSP (below 0.3), 23 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.24, down from 0.10 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.24 | -0.04 | 0.10 | 55 | Oil & Gas | RSP vs UGA | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.23 | -0.10 | -0.06 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | RSP vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | RSP vs IBIC | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.09 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 75 | Commodities | RSP vs FAAR | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.09 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | RSP vs USFR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from RSP, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to RSP and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.08, down from 0.28 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.08 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.01 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 70 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.34 | 72 | Energy | |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 75 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | 0.01 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 77 | Energy |
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