Looking to diversify beyond SPTM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SPTM — 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 SPTM.
Best Diversifiers for SPTM
201 ETFs have low correlation with SPTM (below 0.3), 27 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, down from 0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.25 | -0.05 | 0.08 | 55 | Oil & Gas | SPTM vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.21 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SPTM vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | SPTM vs YCS | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | SPTM vs CSHP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SPTM vs IBID |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SPTM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SPTM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.01 | 0.14 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.17 | 0.06 | 0.20 | 72 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.14 | 0.06 | 0.22 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.14 | 0.09 | 0.22 | 70 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.13 | 0.09 | 0.22 | 65 | Energy |
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