Looking to diversify beyond SMAX? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SMAX — 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 SMAX.
Best Diversifiers for SMAX
160 ETFs have low correlation with SMAX (below 0.3), 16 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SMAX vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.10 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SMAX vs IBID | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.08 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | SMAX vs BAMU | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.08 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 70 | Commodities | SMAX vs FAAR | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.08 | — | — | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | SMAX vs SGOV |
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