Looking to diversify beyond SCHG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with SCHG — 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 SCHG.
Best Diversifiers for SCHG
266 ETFs have low correlation with SCHG (below 0.3), 34 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 | -0.22 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SCHG vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.21 | -0.05 | 0.04 | 55 | Oil & Gas | SCHG vs UGA | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | SCHG vs BAMU | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | SCHG vs IBID | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.15 | 0.14 | 0.28 | 64 | Energy Equities | SCHG vs EINC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from SCHG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to SCHG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.31, down from -0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.31 | -0.13 | -0.00 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.27 | -0.16 | -0.03 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.27 | -0.09 | 0.07 | 72 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.26 | -0.10 | 0.11 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.25 | -0.05 | 0.11 | 70 | Energy |
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