Looking to diversify beyond RTH? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with RTH — 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 RTH.
Best Diversifiers for RTH
404 ETFs have low correlation with RTH (below 0.3), 25 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.03 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.20 | -0.05 | 0.03 | 55 | Oil & Gas | RTH vs UGA | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.17 | -0.06 | -0.05 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | RTH vs YCS | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.14 | -0.01 | — | 57 | Commodities | RTH vs PIT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.13 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 75 | Commodities | RTH vs FAAR | |
| Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF | -0.12 | -0.04 | 0.00 | 75 | Commodities | RTH vs BDRY |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from RTH, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to RTH and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, down from 0.28 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | 0.05 | 0.20 | 0.28 | 74 | Energy | |
| Broadcom Inc. | 0.10 | 0.32 | 0.44 | 72 | Technology | |
| AbbVie Inc. | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 75 | Healthcare | |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 0.18 | 0.40 | 0.51 | 63 | Technology |
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