Looking to diversify beyond ICVT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with ICVT — 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 ICVT.
Best Diversifiers for ICVT
369 ETFs have low correlation with ICVT (below 0.3), 43 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | ICVT vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | ICVT vs IBIC | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.14 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | ICVT vs BAMU | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.14 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | ICVT vs RBIL | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | -0.12 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond, Government Bonds | ICVT vs VGUS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from ICVT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to ICVT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Walmart Inc. (WMT) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.09, down from 0.17 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. | -0.09 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. | 0.15 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 62 | Consumer Cyclical | |
| Apple Inc | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.44 | 88 | Technology | |
| Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.50 | 96 | Communication Services | |
| NXP Semiconductors N.V. | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 78 | Technology |
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