Looking to balance out your exposure to VFF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VFF — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VFF drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VFF.
Best Diversifiers for VFF
3 ETFs have low correlation with VFF (below 0.3), 1 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Oil Fund LP (USO) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.00, down from 0.12 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.00 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 66 | Oil & Gas | VFF vs USO | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.24 | 0.20 | 0.32 | 73 | Nasdaq-100 | VFF vs QQQ | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.35 | 70 | S&P 500 | VFF vs SPY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VFF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VFF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.29, down from 0.40 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.40 | 56 | Real Estate |
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