Looking to diversify beyond VBCF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VBCF — 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 VBCF.
Best Diversifiers for VBCF
1 ETFs have low correlation with VBCF (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF (IBDR) (Corporate Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, roughly unchanged from 0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 99 | Corporate Bonds | VBCF vs IBDR | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 81 | Dividend | VBCF vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 88 | Large Cap Value Equities | VBCF vs VTV | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 63 | Dividend | VBCF vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 67 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VBCF vs VTI |
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