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
225 ETFs have low correlation with VBR (below 0.3), 37 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.33 | — | — | 60 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | VBR vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.30 | — | — | 65 | Derivative Income | VBR vs WNTR | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.23 | -0.03 | 0.12 | 72 | Oil & Gas | VBR vs UGA | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.19 | -0.09 | -0.05 | 75 | Leveraged Currency | VBR vs YCS | |
| F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Securi... | -0.15 | — | — | 97 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VBR vs RBIL |
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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 -0.08, down from 0.25 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.08 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 79 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.01 | 0.14 | 0.26 | 82 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.00 | 0.23 | 0.37 | 71 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 67 | Energy | |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 78 | Energy |
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