Looking to diversify beyond IAGG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with IAGG — 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 IAGG.
Best Diversifiers for IAGG
693 ETFs have low correlation with IAGG (below 0.3), 50 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.46, roughly unchanged from -0.41 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.46 | -0.39 | -0.41 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | IAGG vs YCS | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.35 | — | — | 64 | Systematic Trend | IAGG vs FFUT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.33 | -0.13 | -0.12 | 70 | Commodities | IAGG vs FAAR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.33 | -0.15 | -0.16 | 55 | Commodities | IAGG vs PIT | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.26 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | IAGG vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from IAGG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to IAGG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is ConocoPhillips Company (COP) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.34, down from -0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.34 | -0.16 | -0.13 | 61 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.27 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 68 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.26 | -0.11 | -0.11 | 68 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.24 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 76 | Energy | |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | -0.18 | -0.03 | -0.01 | 73 | Energy |
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