Looking to balance out your exposure to PFG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with PFG — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when PFG drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from PFG.
Best Diversifiers for PFG
0 ETFs have low correlation with PFG (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) (Nasdaq-100) with a 1Y correlation of 0.34, roughly unchanged from 0.43 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.43 | 73 | Nasdaq-100 | PFG vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.59 | 70 | S&P 500 | PFG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.62 | 68 | Large Cap Blend Equities | PFG vs VTI |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from PFG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to PFG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, down from 0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.24 | 68 | Energy | |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.19 | 82 | Energy | |
| Frontline Ltd. | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 89 | Energy | |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.42 | 95 | Technology | |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.38 | 79 | Financial Services |
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