Looking to diversify beyond VEA? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VEA — 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 VEA.
Best Diversifiers for VEA
164 ETFs have low correlation with VEA (below 0.3), 29 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.44, down from -0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.44 | -0.29 | -0.24 | 73 | Leveraged Currency | VEA vs YCS | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.37 | -0.38 | -0.38 | 63 | Derivative Income | VEA vs WNTR | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.29 | -0.07 | 0.08 | 69 | Oil & Gas | VEA vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VEA vs IBIC | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 99 | CLO | VEA vs ACLO |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VEA, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VEA and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.16, down from 0.17 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.16 | 0.06 | 0.17 | 78 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.11 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 75 | Energy | |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | -0.11 | 0.12 | 0.26 | 76 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.10 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 66 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.09 | 0.11 | 0.26 | 72 | Energy |
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