Looking to diversify beyond XYLD? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with XYLD — 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 XYLD.
Best Diversifiers for XYLD
234 ETFs have low correlation with XYLD (below 0.3), 28 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 | XYLD vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.17 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | XYLD vs YCS | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | XYLD vs CSHP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | XYLD vs IBID | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.11 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | XYLD vs BAMU |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from XYLD, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to XYLD and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from 0.10 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.18 | -0.01 | 0.10 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.14 | 0.07 | 0.19 | 68 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.14 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 68 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.12 | 0.07 | 0.18 | 61 | Energy | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.10 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 62 | Utilities |
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