Looking to balance out your exposure to SHFS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SHFS — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when SHFS drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from SHFS.
Best Diversifiers for SHFS
3 ETFs have low correlation with SHFS (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) (Large Cap Value Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.10, roughly unchanged from 0.10 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | 85 | Large Cap Value Equities | SHFS vs VTV | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.14 | 0.11 | — | 58 | Small Cap Value Equities | SHFS vs VBR | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.16 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 62 | Global Equities | SHFS vs VXUS |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SHFS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SHFS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.08, roughly unchanged from 0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.08 | -0.02 | 0.00 | 57 | Utilities | |
| Eli Lilly and Company | -0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 75 | Healthcare | |
| Chevron Corporation | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 84 | Energy | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 80 | Technology | |
| AbbVie Inc. | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 68 | Healthcare |
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