Looking to diversify beyond XSEP? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with XSEP — 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 XSEP.
Best Diversifiers for XSEP
158 ETFs have low correlation with XSEP (below 0.3), 15 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from -0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.18 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | XSEP vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | XSEP vs IBID | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.11 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | XSEP vs BAMU | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | -0.08 | 0.24 | — | 50 | Energy Equities | XSEP vs ENFR | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.08 | -0.02 | 0.00 | 70 | Commodities | XSEP vs FAAR |
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