Looking to diversify beyond VFMF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VFMF — 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 VFMF.
Best Diversifiers for VFMF
219 ETFs have low correlation with VFMF (below 0.3), 24 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from 0.18 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.18 | 0.01 | 0.18 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VFMF vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VFMF vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.16 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VFMF vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VFMF vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VFMF vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VFMF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VFMF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.06, down from 0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.06 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.03 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.02 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 72 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | 0.00 | 0.26 | 0.41 | 70 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | 0.03 | 0.22 | 0.37 | 77 | Energy |
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