Looking to diversify beyond SPUS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SPUS — 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 SPUS.
Best Diversifiers for SPUS
244 ETFs have low correlation with SPUS (below 0.3), 34 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 | -0.23 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SPUS vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.15 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | SPUS vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SPUS vs IBID | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | SPUS vs CSHP | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | SPUS vs BAMU |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SPUS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SPUS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.23, down from 0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.23 | -0.07 | 0.05 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.22 | -0.10 | 0.03 | 62 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.21 | -0.04 | 0.15 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.20 | -0.01 | 0.14 | 68 | Energy | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.19 | -0.02 | 0.16 | 68 | Financial Services |
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