Looking to diversify beyond VGK? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VGK — 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 VGK.
Best Diversifiers for VGK
160 ETFs have low correlation with VGK (below 0.3), 30 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.44, down from -0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.44 | -0.28 | -0.21 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VGK vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.33 | -0.11 | 0.05 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VGK vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.22 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VGK vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VGK vs CSHP | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 99 | CLO | VGK vs ACLO |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VGK, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VGK and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is ConocoPhillips Company (COP) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.16, down from 0.19 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.16 | 0.05 | 0.19 | 65 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.14 | 0.06 | 0.20 | 70 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.13 | 0.06 | 0.19 | 72 | Energy | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.12 | 0.16 | 0.29 | 72 | Energy | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.08 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 72 | Consumer Defensive |
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