Looking to diversify beyond IBTG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with IBTG — 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 IBTG.
Best Diversifiers for IBTG
1942 ETFs have low correlation with IBTG (below 0.3), 72 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.14, up from -0.49 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.14 | -0.42 | -0.49 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | IBTG vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.12 | -0.12 | -0.09 | 55 | Oil & Gas | IBTG vs UGA | |
| PIMCO Commodity Strategy Active Exchange-Traded Fu... | -0.08 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 50 | Commodities | IBTG vs CMDT | |
| First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fun... | -0.08 | -0.06 | -0.03 | 55 | Commodities | IBTG vs FTGC | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | -0.08 | -0.06 | -0.11 | 87 | Energy Equities | IBTG vs PXJ |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from IBTG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to IBTG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.09, roughly unchanged from -0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.09 | -0.05 | -0.08 | 72 | Energy | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.03 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 66 | Communication Services | |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | -0.01 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 69 | Healthcare | |
| Apple Inc | -0.01 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 87 | Technology | |
| TotalEnergies SE | -0.01 | -0.05 | -0.07 | 79 | Energy |
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