Looking to diversify beyond SEA? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SEA — 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 SEA.
Best Diversifiers for SEA
323 ETFs have low correlation with SEA (below 0.3), 31 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, down from -0.10 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.22 | -0.10 | — | 61 | Leveraged Currency | SEA vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SEA vs IBIC | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.09 | -0.06 | — | 100 | Money Market | SEA vs MMKT | |
| Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF | -0.07 | -0.07 | -0.07 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | SEA vs VBIL | |
| ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF | -0.07 | -0.00 | -0.01 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | SEA vs OPER |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SEA, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SEA and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Ciena Corporation (CIEN) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.33, roughly unchanged from 0.37 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciena Corporation | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 99 | Technology |
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