Looking to diversify beyond SAA? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SAA — 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 SAA.
Best Diversifiers for SAA
158 ETFs have low correlation with SAA (below 0.3), 27 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (BITI) (Cryptocurrency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.36, roughly unchanged from -0.37 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.36 | -0.34 | -0.37 | 57 | Cryptocurrency | SAA vs BITI | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.27 | -0.04 | 0.12 | 53 | Oil & Gas | SAA vs DBE | |
| iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | -0.18 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 51 | Commodities | SAA vs GSG | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SAA vs IBIC | |
| Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | -0.16 | 0.05 | 0.18 | 54 | Commodities | SAA vs DBC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SAA, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SAA and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Realty Income Corporation (O) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.17, down from 0.38 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realty Income Corporation | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 74 | Real Estate |
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