Looking to diversify beyond SEPT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SEPT — 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 SEPT.
Best Diversifiers for SEPT
144 ETFs have low correlation with SEPT (below 0.3), 16 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 -0.22, down from -0.06 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.22 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SEPT vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | SEPT vs CSHP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.12 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SEPT vs IBID | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | SEPT vs BAMU | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.08 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 75 | Commodities | SEPT vs FAAR |
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