Looking to diversify beyond VBK? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VBK — 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 VBK.
Best Diversifiers for VBK
200 ETFs have low correlation with VBK (below 0.3), 24 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.17, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.17 | -0.07 | -0.05 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VBK vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VBK vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VBK vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VBK vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VBK vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VBK, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VBK and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.21 | -0.00 | 0.09 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.18 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.16 | -0.02 | 0.05 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.15 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 68 | Financial Services | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.12 | 0.11 | 0.21 | 68 | Energy |
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