Looking to balance out your exposure to VG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VG — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VG drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VG.
Best Diversifiers for VG
7 ETFs have low correlation with VG (below 0.3), 7 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 61 | Diversified Portfolio | VG vs AOR | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 59 | Nasdaq-100 | VG vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 60 | Global Equities | VG vs VT | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -0.10 | — | — | 60 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VG vs VTI | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | -0.09 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 60 | S&P 500 | VG vs SPY |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) (Industrials) with a 1Y correlation of -0.12, down from 0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Industries, Inc. | -0.12 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 98 | Industrials | |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | -0.08 | -0.09 | -0.09 | 79 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Equinox Gold Corp. | -0.07 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 70 | Basic Materials | |
| Nebius Group N.V. | -0.04 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 96 | Communication Services | |
| Seabridge Gold Inc. | -0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 73 | Basic Materials |
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