Looking to diversify beyond PCEF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with PCEF — 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 PCEF.
Best Diversifiers for PCEF
199 ETFs have low correlation with PCEF (below 0.3), 33 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.20 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | PCEF vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.20 | -0.04 | 0.07 | 55 | Oil & Gas | PCEF vs UGA | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.16 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | PCEF vs SGOV | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.16 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | PCEF vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.13 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | PCEF vs USFR |
To view more results, upgrade your current subscription plan.
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from PCEF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to PCEF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc (UTF) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.37, down from 0.51 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.51 | 67 | Financial Services |
Build a portfolio that complements PCEF
Add PCEF to the Diversification Analyzer to see how it overlaps with your other holdings and which assets balance it best.
Analyze a portfolio with PCEF