Looking to diversify beyond SMLV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SMLV — 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 SMLV.
Best Diversifiers for SMLV
274 ETFs have low correlation with SMLV (below 0.3), 26 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.05 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | SMLV vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SMLV vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.14 | -0.04 | -0.04 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | SMLV vs USFR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.14 | -0.01 | — | 55 | Commodities | SMLV vs PIT | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.12 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | SMLV vs CSHP |
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