Looking to balance out your exposure to TER? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with TER — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when TER drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from TER.
Best Diversifiers for TER
5 ETFs have low correlation with TER (below 0.3), 1 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.06, down from 0.07 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.06 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 93 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | TER vs STIP | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | 0.01 | 0.09 | — | 87 | Commodities | TER vs PIT | |
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 93 | Energy Equities | TER vs CRAK | |
| Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | 0.28 | — | — | 52 | Long-Short | TER vs ORR | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.28 | 0.38 | 0.47 | 80 | Dividend | TER vs SCHD |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from TER, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to TER and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) (Basic Materials) with a 1Y correlation of -0.14, down from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | -0.14 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 60 | Basic Materials | |
| Aflac Incorporated | -0.12 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 62 | Financial Services | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.11 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 59 | Communication Services | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.10 | -0.08 | 0.07 | 66 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Walmart Inc. | -0.10 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 63 | Consumer Defensive |
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