Looking to balance out your exposure to U? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with U — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when U drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from U.
Best Diversifiers for U
5 ETFs have low correlation with U (below 0.3), 3 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) (Energy Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.15, down from 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | -0.15 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 59 | Energy Equities | U vs XLE | |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | -0.03 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 50 | Health & Biotech Equities | U vs XLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | -0.01 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 96 | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | U vs LVHI | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.42 | 69 | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | U vs COWZ | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.43 | 68 | Dividend | U vs VIG |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from U, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to U and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is The Coca-Cola Company (KO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.33, down from 0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.33 | -0.08 | 0.01 | 84 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Johnson & Johnson | -0.21 | -0.08 | -0.00 | 96 | Healthcare | |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | -0.21 | -0.01 | 0.04 | 52 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.19 | -0.01 | 0.05 | 78 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.19 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 74 | Energy |
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