Looking to diversify beyond QAT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with QAT — 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 QAT.
Best Diversifiers for QAT
576 ETFs have low correlation with QAT (below 0.3), 47 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.26, down from 0.07 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.26 | -0.06 | 0.07 | 53 | Oil & Gas | QAT vs DBE | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.23 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QAT vs IBIC | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.22 | -0.19 | -0.18 | 57 | Cryptocurrency | QAT vs BITI | |
| iShares U.S. Energy ETF | -0.21 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 51 | Energy Equities | QAT vs IYE | |
| iShares Global Energy ETF | -0.21 | 0.04 | 0.17 | 58 | Energy Equities | QAT vs IXC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from QAT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to QAT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of 0.04, roughly unchanged from 0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The J. M. Smucker Company | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 55 | Consumer Defensive |
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