Looking to balance out your exposure to VFC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VFC — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VFC drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VFC.
Best Diversifiers for VFC
0 ETFs have low correlation with VFC (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Main International ETF (INTL) (Foreign Large Cap Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.44, roughly unchanged from 0.38 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main International ETF | 0.44 | 0.38 | — | 52 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFC vs INTL | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 70 | S&P 500 | VFC vs VOO | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 80 | Dividend | VFC vs SCHD | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.57 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 56 | Dividend | VFC vs VIG |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VFC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VFC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Canadian Utilities Limited (CDUAF) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.05, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Utilities Limited | -0.05 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 90 | Utilities | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.04 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| TC Energy Corporation | -0.01 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 87 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 83 | Energy | |
| Johnson & Johnson | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 92 | Healthcare |
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