Looking to diversify beyond IQM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with IQM — 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 IQM.
Best Diversifiers for IQM
390 ETFs have low correlation with IQM (below 0.3), 56 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF (IBID) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | -0.05 | -0.05 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | IQM vs IBID | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.18 | -0.18 | -0.18 | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | IQM vs RBIL | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | IQM vs IBIC | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | IQM vs BAMU | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.13 | -0.07 | -0.04 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | IQM vs USFR |
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