Looking to diversify beyond QQQM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with QQQM — 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 QQQM.
Best Diversifiers for QQQM
262 ETFs have low correlation with QQQM (below 0.3), 35 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 | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QQQM vs IBIC | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | QQQM vs BAMU | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.18 | -0.04 | 0.04 | 55 | Oil & Gas | QQQM vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QQQM vs IBID | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.14 | 0.14 | 0.27 | 64 | Energy Equities | QQQM vs EINC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from QQQM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to QQQM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.29, down from 0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.29 | -0.12 | 0.00 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.26 | -0.15 | -0.02 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.23 | -0.06 | 0.08 | 72 | Energy | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.23 | -0.06 | 0.10 | 69 | Financial Services | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.22 | -0.02 | 0.11 | 70 | Energy |
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