Looking to balance out your exposure to SAM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SAM — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when SAM drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from SAM.
Best Diversifiers for SAM
2 ETFs have low correlation with SAM (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, down from 0.33 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.05 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 59 | S&P 500 | SAM vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.05 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 59 | S&P 500 | SAM vs SPY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SAM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SAM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.01, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | -0.01 | 0.15 | 0.23 | 78 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Performance Food Group Company | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.27 | 61 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 85 | Consumer Defensive | |
| AGCO Corporation | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 52 | Industrials | |
| Monster Beverage Corporation | 0.22 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 85 | Consumer Defensive |
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