Looking to diversify beyond QLC? The ETFs below have historically moved differently from QLC, which may reduce portfolio volatility when combined in a suitable allocation. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies with the same low-correlation characteristics. Correlation can change and does not guarantee that one asset will rise when another falls.
Best Diversifiers for QLC
267 ETFs have low correlation with QLC (below 0.3), 67 of which are negatively correlated.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.45 | — | — | 63 | Derivative Income | QLC vs WNTR | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.32 | -0.10 | 0.06 | 53 | Oil & Gas | QLC vs DBE | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.24 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QLC vs IBIC | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.23 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QLC vs RBIL | |
| United States Gasoline Fund, LP | -0.22 | -0.06 | 0.07 | 74 | Oil & Gas | QLC vs UGA |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for QLC, and a Risk / Return Rank of 50 or higher. Treat them as research candidates rather than evidence that they will offset a future decline. The least correlated is Realty Income Corporation (O) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of -0.07, down from 0.28 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realty Income Corporation | -0.07 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 69 | Real Estate |
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