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
140 ETFs have low correlation with SAA (below 0.3), 14 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.17, down from -0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SAA vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | SAA vs CSHP | |
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | -0.11 | -0.01 | -0.03 | 77 | Commodities | SAA vs ISCMF | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.11 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SAA vs IBID | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.08 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 70 | Commodities | SAA vs FAAR |
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