Looking to diversify beyond VCEB? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VCEB — 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 VCEB.
Best Diversifiers for VCEB
263 ETFs have low correlation with VCEB (below 0.3), 36 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.49, roughly unchanged from -0.47 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.49 | -0.43 | -0.47 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VCEB vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.41 | -0.18 | -0.11 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VCEB vs UGA | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.27 | -0.27 | -0.27 | 64 | Systematic Trend | VCEB vs FFUT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.26 | -0.10 | -0.09 | 75 | Commodities | VCEB vs FAAR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.26 | -0.07 | -0.06 | 57 | Commodities | VCEB vs PIT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VCEB, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VCEB and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.03, down from 0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 72 | Technology | |
| Apple Inc | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 87 | Technology |
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