Looking to diversify beyond VCLT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VCLT — 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 VCLT.
Best Diversifiers for VCLT
337 ETFs have low correlation with VCLT (below 0.3), 40 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.46, roughly unchanged from -0.42 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.46 | -0.41 | -0.42 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VCLT vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.39 | -0.17 | -0.11 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VCLT vs UGA | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.26 | -0.11 | -0.11 | 75 | Commodities | VCLT vs FAAR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.25 | -0.09 | — | 57 | Commodities | VCLT vs PIT | |
| PIMCO Commodity Strategy Active Exchange-Traded Fu... | -0.25 | -0.07 | — | 50 | Commodities | VCLT vs CMDT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VCLT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VCLT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is ConocoPhillips Company (COP) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, down from -0.06 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.25 | -0.08 | -0.06 | 65 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.23 | -0.05 | -0.04 | 72 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.23 | -0.04 | -0.04 | 70 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.18 | -0.04 | -0.05 | 77 | Energy | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.15 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 72 | Energy |
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