Looking to diversify beyond SSO? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SSO — 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 SSO.
Best Diversifiers for SSO
206 ETFs have low correlation with SSO (below 0.3), 31 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 | SSO vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.22 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SSO vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | SSO vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SSO vs IBID | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | SSO vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SSO, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SSO and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.01 | 0.13 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.18 | 0.05 | 0.19 | 72 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.17 | 0.04 | 0.22 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.14 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.14 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 70 | Energy |
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