Looking to balance out your exposure to GAU? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with GAU — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when GAU drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from GAU.
Best Diversifiers for GAU
0 ETFs have low correlation with GAU (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) (Nasdaq-100) with a 1Y correlation of 0.33, up from 0.18 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.33 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 59 | Nasdaq-100 | GAU vs QQQ |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from GAU, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to GAU and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is The Southern Company (SO) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.03, roughly unchanged from 0.10 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Company | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 57 | Utilities | |
| Meta Financial Group, Inc. | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 56 | Financial Services | |
| General Electric Company | 0.18 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 80 | Industrials | |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 0.18 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 78 | Technology | |
| Corning Incorporated | 0.31 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 98 | Technology |
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