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
2129 ETFs have low correlation with IBTG (below 0.3), 129 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, up from -0.49 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.18 | -0.44 | -0.49 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | IBTG vs YCS | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.14 | -0.12 | -0.09 | 71 | Oil & Gas | IBTG vs DBE | |
| Invesco DB Oil Fund | -0.13 | -0.11 | -0.09 | 65 | Oil & Gas | IBTG vs DBO | |
| ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF | -0.13 | -0.12 | -0.09 | 55 | Oil & Gas | IBTG vs OILK | |
| United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP | -0.13 | -0.12 | -0.09 | 56 | Oil & Gas | IBTG vs USL |
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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 -0.10 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.09 | -0.07 | -0.10 | 85 | Energy | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.03 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 59 | Communication Services | |
| Apple Inc | -0.03 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 89 | Technology | |
| AbbVie Inc. | -0.03 | -0.02 | 0.02 | 62 | Healthcare | |
| TotalEnergies SE | -0.02 | -0.06 | -0.07 | 90 | Energy |
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