Looking to diversify beyond PFF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with PFF — 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 PFF.
Best Diversifiers for PFF
161 ETFs have low correlation with PFF (below 0.3), 24 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, roughly unchanged from -0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.22 | -0.23 | -0.20 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | PFF vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.06 | 0.04 | 55 | Oil & Gas | PFF vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | PFF vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.14 | -0.05 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | PFF vs USFR | |
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | -0.13 | -0.04 | — | 78 | Commodities | PFF vs ISCMF |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from PFF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to PFF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.15, down from 0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.15 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.09 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.08 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 72 | Energy | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.07 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 69 | Financial Services | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.07 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 65 | Energy |
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