Looking to diversify beyond YLD? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with YLD — 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 YLD.
Best Diversifiers for YLD
223 ETFs have low correlation with YLD (below 0.3), 32 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.31, down from -0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.31 | -0.22 | -0.21 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | YLD vs YCS | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.18 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | YLD vs SGOV | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | YLD vs IBIC | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.14 | 0.03 | — | 55 | Commodities | YLD vs PIT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.13 | -0.00 | 0.03 | 70 | Commodities | YLD vs FAAR |
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