Looking to diversify beyond QUAL? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with QUAL — 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 QUAL.
Best Diversifiers for QUAL
199 ETFs have low correlation with QUAL (below 0.3), 27 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.27, down from 0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.27 | -0.07 | 0.05 | 55 | Oil & Gas | QUAL vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.23 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QUAL vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.22 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | QUAL vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.14 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | QUAL vs USFR | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | QUAL vs BAMU |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from QUAL, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to QUAL and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.18 | -0.01 | 0.11 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.14 | 0.05 | 0.17 | 72 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.20 | 70 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.10 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 65 | Energy | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.06 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 62 | Utilities |
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