Looking to diversify beyond VABS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VABS — 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 VABS.
Best Diversifiers for VABS
995 ETFs have low correlation with VABS (below 0.3), 54 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Fidelity Managed Futures ETF (FFUT) (Systematic Trend) with a 1Y correlation of -0.26, roughly unchanged from -0.27 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.26 | -0.27 | -0.27 | 64 | Systematic Trend | VABS vs FFUT | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 75 | Energy Equities | VABS vs BESF | |
| Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | -0.19 | -0.11 | -0.11 | 68 | Leveraged Currency | VABS vs FOXY | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.16 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 70 | Commodities | VABS vs FAAR | |
| ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged | -0.16 | -0.11 | -0.13 | 59 | Corporate Bonds | VABS vs IGHG |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VABS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VABS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLCP) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.12, down from 0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Lane Capital Corp. | -0.12 | -0.02 | 0.04 | 95 | Financial Services | |
| Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 7.125% Series 2029 Term ... | 0.05 | -0.01 | — | 83 | Financial Services | |
| Frontline Ltd. | 0.08 | 0.01 | -0.03 | 95 | Energy |
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