Looking to diversify beyond ITB? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with ITB — 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 ITB.
Best Diversifiers for ITB
436 ETFs have low correlation with ITB (below 0.3), 31 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.28, down from -0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.28 | -0.18 | -0.15 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | ITB vs YCS | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.18 | -0.07 | -0.05 | 70 | Commodities | ITB vs FAAR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.18 | -0.06 | — | 55 | Commodities | ITB vs PIT | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.17 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | ITB vs RBIL | |
| First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fun... | -0.14 | -0.03 | 0.06 | 53 | Commodities | ITB vs FTGC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from ITB, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to ITB and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.07, down from 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | -0.07 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 73 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.06 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 68 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.05 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 68 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.04 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 61 | Energy | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.04 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 67 | Energy |
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