Looking to diversify beyond PFFR? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with PFFR — 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 PFFR.
Best Diversifiers for PFFR
370 ETFs have low correlation with PFFR (below 0.3), 38 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 -0.16 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.22 | -0.17 | -0.16 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | PFFR vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | PFFR vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.16 | -0.04 | 0.03 | 55 | Oil & Gas | PFFR vs UGA | |
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | -0.10 | -0.04 | — | 98 | Commodities | PFFR vs BWET | |
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | -0.10 | -0.05 | — | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | PFFR vs BOXX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from PFFR, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to PFFR and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCP) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, roughly unchanged from 0.12 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Lane Capital Corp. | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 95 | Financial Services | |
| Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 7.125% Series 2029 Term ... | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 87 | Financial Services | |
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 67 | Financial Services | |
| Trinity Capital Inc. | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 88 | Financial Services | |
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 79 | Financial Services |
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