Looking to diversify beyond VFH? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VFH — 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 VFH.
Best Diversifiers for VFH
420 ETFs have low correlation with VFH (below 0.3), 32 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) (Commodities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.16, down from 0.03 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.16 | -0.03 | 0.03 | 70 | Commodities | VFH vs FAAR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VFH vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VFH vs CSHP | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.14 | -0.01 | 0.05 | 55 | Commodities | VFH vs PIT | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.14 | -0.04 | 0.01 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VFH vs YCS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VFH, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VFH and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Chevron Corporation (CVX) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.05, down from 0.36 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | -0.05 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 68 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.05 | 0.15 | 0.29 | 76 | Energy | |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | -0.04 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 73 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.04 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 68 | Energy | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.02 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 70 | Consumer Defensive |
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