Looking to balance out your exposure to G? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with G — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when G drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from G.
Best Diversifiers for G
3 ETFs have low correlation with G (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) (Nasdaq-100) with a 1Y correlation of 0.01, down from 0.38 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.01 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 64 | Nasdaq-100 | G vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 92 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | G vs VTIP | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.15 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 67 | S&P 500 | G vs SPY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from G, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to G and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Endesa SA ADR (ELEZY) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.10, down from 0.12 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endesa SA ADR | -0.10 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 91 | Utilities | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.08 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 79 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | -0.04 | 0.18 | 0.31 | 87 | Industrials | |
| China Yuchai International Limited | -0.03 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 84 | Industrials | |
| AngloGold Ashanti Limited | -0.02 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 81 | Basic Materials |
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