Looking to diversify beyond BDGS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with BDGS — 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 BDGS.
Best Diversifiers for BDGS
401 ETFs have low correlation with BDGS (below 0.3), 36 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | BDGS vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.15 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | BDGS vs RBIL | |
| Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund | -0.14 | 0.18 | — | 55 | Energy Equities | BDGS vs TPYP | |
| USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund ETF | -0.14 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 54 | Energy Equities | BDGS vs UMI | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.13 | -0.00 | — | 61 | Leveraged Currency | BDGS vs YCS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from BDGS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to BDGS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, down from -0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.25 | -0.07 | -0.08 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.23 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 68 | Financial Services | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.23 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 68 | Energy | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.22 | -0.04 | -0.05 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Southern Company | -0.20 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 55 | Utilities |
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