Looking to diversify beyond EPI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with EPI — 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 EPI.
Best Diversifiers for EPI
519 ETFs have low correlation with EPI (below 0.3), 88 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.33, down from 0.03 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.33 | -0.10 | 0.03 | 53 | Oil & Gas | EPI vs DBE | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.30 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | EPI vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.29 | -0.09 | 0.03 | 78 | Oil & Gas | EPI vs UGA | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | -0.28 | -0.28 | -0.34 | 51 | Currency | EPI vs UUP | |
| iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | -0.28 | -0.03 | 0.07 | 51 | Commodities | EPI vs GSG |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from EPI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to EPI and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | -0.22 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 62 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.18 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 75 | Energy | |
| Waste Management, Inc. | -0.16 | 0.01 | 0.13 | 53 | Industrials | |
| Devon Energy Corporation | -0.15 | 0.10 | 0.19 | 72 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.14 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 66 | Energy |
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