Looking to diversify beyond VCSH? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VCSH — 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 VCSH.
Best Diversifiers for VCSH
427 ETFs have low correlation with VCSH (below 0.3), 37 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.53, roughly unchanged from -0.51 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.53 | -0.49 | -0.51 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VCSH vs YCS | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.32 | — | — | 64 | Systematic Trend | VCSH vs FFUT | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.24 | -0.08 | -0.07 | 55 | Commodities | VCSH vs PIT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.24 | -0.09 | -0.06 | 70 | Commodities | VCSH vs FAAR | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Enhanced Roll Yield Commodity Strat... | -0.21 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 50 | Commodities | VCSH vs CERY |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VCSH, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VCSH and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.24, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.24 | -0.07 | -0.05 | 68 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.24 | -0.10 | -0.06 | 61 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.23 | -0.05 | -0.03 | 76 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.21 | -0.05 | -0.04 | 68 | Energy | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.21 | -0.00 | 0.03 | 67 | Energy |
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