Looking to diversify beyond VB? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VB — 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 VB.
Best Diversifiers for VB
186 ETFs have low correlation with VB (below 0.3), 25 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.19, down from -0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.19 | -0.08 | -0.04 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VB vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VB vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VB vs CSHP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.13 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VB vs IBID | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.13 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VB vs USFR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VB, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VB and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.16, down from 0.17 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.16 | 0.06 | 0.17 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.11 | 0.07 | 0.19 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.06 | 0.18 | 0.31 | 68 | Energy | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.05 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.05 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 68 | Financial Services |
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