Looking to diversify beyond QDTE? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with QDTE — 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 QDTE.
Best Diversifiers for QDTE
272 ETFs have low correlation with QDTE (below 0.3), 36 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.19 | — | — | 55 | Oil & Gas | QDTE vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QDTE vs IBIC | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | QDTE vs BAMU | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QDTE vs IBID | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 64 | Energy Equities | QDTE vs EINC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from QDTE, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to QDTE and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, roughly unchanged from -0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.25 | -0.20 | -0.20 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.24 | -0.17 | -0.17 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.23 | -0.13 | -0.13 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.23 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 69 | Financial Services | |
| The Southern Company | -0.21 | -0.17 | -0.17 | 55 | Utilities |
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