Looking to diversify beyond XB? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with XB — 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 XB.
Best Diversifiers for XB
116 ETFs have low correlation with XB (below 0.3), 33 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | XB vs CSHP | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.13 | -0.02 | — | 70 | Commodities | XB vs FAAR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | XB vs IBIC | |
| PIMCO Commodity Strategy Active Exchange-Traded Fu... | -0.12 | 0.02 | — | 58 | Commodities | XB vs CMDT | |
| iPath Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN | -0.12 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 51 | Commodities | XB vs DJP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from XB, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to XB and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.05 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.05 | — | 77 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.09 | 0.20 | — | 78 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.09 | 0.09 | — | 76 | Energy | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.08 | 0.07 | — | 51 | Communication Services | |
| Realty Income Corporation | 0.08 | 0.22 | 0.30 | 72 | Real Estate |
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