Looking to diversify beyond XSD? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with XSD — 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 XSD.
Best Diversifiers for XSD
348 ETFs have low correlation with XSD (below 0.3), 68 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Oil Fund LP (USO) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, down from 0.07 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.01 | 0.07 | 66 | Oil & Gas | XSD vs USO | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.21 | -0.01 | 0.08 | 71 | Oil & Gas | XSD vs DBE | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | XSD vs IBIC | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.19 | -0.00 | 0.07 | 65 | Oil & Gas | XSD vs BNO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 56 | Derivative Income | XSD vs USOY |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from XSD, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to XSD and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, down from -0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.22 | -0.08 | -0.02 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.20 | -0.06 | 0.06 | 51 | Financial Services | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.18 | -0.13 | -0.07 | 53 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.16 | -0.09 | 0.03 | 66 | Consumer Defensive | |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | -0.12 | -0.05 | 0.04 | 56 | Consumer Defensive |
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