Looking to balance out your exposure to VGM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VGM — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VGM drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VGM.
Best Diversifiers for VGM
4 ETFs have low correlation with VGM (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) (Technology Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.21, roughly unchanged from 0.22 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 76 | Technology Equities | VGM vs VGT | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 68 | Large Cap Growth Equities | VGM vs ONEQ | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 70 | S&P 500 | VGM vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 56 | Dividend | VGM vs VIG |
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