Looking to balance out your exposure to VC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VC — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VC drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VC.
Best Diversifiers for VC
0 ETFs have low correlation with VC (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.40, roughly unchanged from 0.50 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.50 | 59 | S&P 500 | VC vs SPY | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.50 | 59 | S&P 500 | VC vs VOO |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Phillips 66 (PSX) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of 0.11, down from 0.30 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips 66 | 0.11 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 81 | Energy | |
| Talen Energy Corporation | 0.15 | 0.13 | — | 65 | Utilities | |
| Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | 0.22 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 85 | Consumer Cyclical | |
| AngloGold Ashanti Limited | 0.24 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 77 | Basic Materials | |
| UL Solutions Inc | 0.26 | — | — | 64 | Industrials |
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