Looking to diversify beyond ISMD? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with ISMD — 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 ISMD.
Best Diversifiers for ISMD
305 ETFs have low correlation with ISMD (below 0.3), 37 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.05 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | ISMD vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.19 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | ISMD vs RBIL | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.19 | -0.06 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | ISMD vs USFR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | ISMD vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.11 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | ISMD vs CSHP |
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