Looking to balance out your exposure to VCV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VCV — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VCV drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VCV.
Best Diversifiers for VCV
1 ETFs have low correlation with VCV (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.10, down from 0.22 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.10 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 74 | S&P 500 | VCV vs VOO |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VCV, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VCV and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Fifth Third Bancorp (FITBI) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.03, down from 0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Third Bancorp | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 90 | Financial Services | |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 93 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Walmart Inc. | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 66 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 88 | Industrials |
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