Looking to diversify beyond UST? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with UST — 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 UST.
Best Diversifiers for UST
1043 ETFs have low correlation with UST (below 0.3), 52 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.49, roughly unchanged from -0.51 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.49 | -0.49 | -0.51 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | UST vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.42 | -0.22 | -0.16 | 55 | Oil & Gas | UST vs UGA | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.36 | — | — | 64 | Systematic Trend | UST vs FFUT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.28 | -0.13 | -0.12 | 75 | Commodities | UST vs FAAR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.28 | -0.13 | — | 57 | Commodities | UST vs PIT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from UST, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to UST and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, roughly unchanged from -0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.25 | -0.11 | -0.15 | 72 | Energy | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | -0.03 | -0.03 | 0.00 | 72 | Technology | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 66 | Communication Services | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 0.07 | -0.03 | -0.10 | 68 | Financial Services | |
| Hubbell Incorporated | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 71 | Industrials |
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