Looking to diversify beyond VBR? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VBR — 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 VBR.
Best Diversifiers for VBR
195 ETFs have low correlation with VBR (below 0.3), 23 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from -0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.21 | -0.09 | -0.04 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VBR vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VBR vs USFR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VBR vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VBR vs CSHP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.09 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VBR vs IBID |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VBR, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VBR and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.09, down from 0.25 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.09 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.27 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 0.01 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 68 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | 0.02 | 0.22 | 0.34 | 76 | Energy | |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | 0.03 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 73 | Energy |
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