Looking to diversify beyond IJR? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with IJR — 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 IJR.
Best Diversifiers for IJR
283 ETFs have low correlation with IJR (below 0.3), 33 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.19, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.19 | -0.09 | -0.05 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | IJR vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.18 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | IJR vs USFR | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.17 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | IJR vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | IJR vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.16 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | IJR vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from IJR, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to IJR and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.12, down from 0.22 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.22 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.05 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.04 | 0.19 | 0.32 | 68 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.03 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 68 | Energy | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.01 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 62 | Utilities |
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