Looking to diversify beyond GDT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with GDT — 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 GDT.
Best Diversifiers for GDT
389 ETFs have low correlation with GDT (below 0.3), 23 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Bastion Energy ETF (BESF) (Energy Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, roughly unchanged from -0.18 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion Energy ETF | -0.18 | -0.18 | -0.18 | 86 | Energy Equities | GDT vs BESF | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.16 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | GDT vs RBIL | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | -0.11 | -0.11 | -0.11 | 51 | Multistrategy | GDT vs RSBY | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.08 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 96 | Intermediate Core Bond | GDT vs USDX | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -0.07 | -0.07 | -0.07 | 67 | Energy Equities | GDT vs MDST |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from GDT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to GDT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.99, roughly unchanged from 0.99 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 65 | Financial Services |
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