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
6 ETFs have low correlation with SAM (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.00, down from 0.32 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.32 | 65 | S&P 500 | SAM vs SPY | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.32 | 66 | S&P 500 | SAM vs VOO | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 59 | Energy Equities | SAM vs XLE | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.27 | 84 | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | SAM vs VYMI | |
| SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.33 | 93 | Health & Biotech Equities | SAM vs XBI |
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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 0.03, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 0.03 | 0.16 | 0.23 | 84 | Consumer Defensive | |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 67 | Basic Materials | |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 92 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Corteva, Inc. | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 67 | Basic Materials | |
| Deere & Company | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 63 | Industrials |
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