Looking to diversify beyond CGDV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with CGDV — 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 CGDV.
Best Diversifiers for CGDV
357 ETFs have low correlation with CGDV (below 0.3), 61 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.26, down from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.26 | -0.03 | 0.11 | 71 | Oil & Gas | CGDV vs DBE | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.25 | -0.05 | -0.05 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CGDV vs IBIC | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.25 | -0.02 | — | 66 | Oil & Gas | CGDV vs USO | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.24 | -0.01 | 0.10 | 65 | Oil & Gas | CGDV vs BNO | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.24 | -0.20 | -0.20 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | CGDV vs RBIL |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from CGDV, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to CGDV and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.10, down from 0.25 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.10 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.07 | 0.10 | — | 59 | Communication Services | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.07 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 53 | Utilities | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.05 | 0.19 | — | 85 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.04 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 83 | Energy |
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