Looking to diversify beyond PFLD? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with PFLD — 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 PFLD.
Best Diversifiers for PFLD
644 ETFs have low correlation with PFLD (below 0.3), 23 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 | -0.13 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | PFLD vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.08 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | PFLD vs IBID | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.07 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | PFLD vs BAMU | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.04 | -0.03 | -0.03 | 64 | Systematic Trend | PFLD vs FFUT | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.04 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 64 | Energy Equities | PFLD vs EINC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from PFLD, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to PFLD and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Energy Transfer LP (ET) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of 0.01, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Transfer LP | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 72 | Energy | |
| Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 80 | Financial Services | |
| Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 7.125% Series 2029 Term ... | 0.04 | 0.05 | — | 87 | Financial Services | |
| International Seaways, Inc. | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 97 | Energy | |
| TORM plc | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 86 | Energy |
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