Looking to diversify beyond LTL? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with LTL — 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 LTL.
Best Diversifiers for LTL
290 ETFs have low correlation with LTL (below 0.3), 43 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (BITI) (Cryptocurrency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.32, roughly unchanged from -0.30 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.32 | -0.30 | — | 52 | Cryptocurrency | LTL vs BITI | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.16 | -0.06 | 0.06 | 57 | Oil & Gas | LTL vs DBE | |
| iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF | -0.11 | -0.00 | 0.09 | 52 | Commodities | LTL vs COMT | |
| iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | -0.11 | -0.00 | 0.09 | 54 | Commodities | LTL vs GSG | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.10 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | LTL vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from LTL, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to LTL and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Realty Income Corporation (O) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.11, down from 0.28 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realty Income Corporation | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 78 | Real Estate | |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.45 | 53 | Financial Services |
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