Looking to diversify beyond VGSH? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VGSH — 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 VGSH.
Best Diversifiers for VGSH
1290 ETFs have low correlation with VGSH (below 0.3), 64 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.50, roughly unchanged from -0.53 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.50 | -0.52 | -0.53 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VGSH vs YCS | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.40 | — | — | 64 | Systematic Trend | VGSH vs FFUT | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | -0.27 | — | — | 75 | Energy Equities | VGSH vs BESF | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.24 | -0.11 | — | 55 | Commodities | VGSH vs PIT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.23 | -0.13 | -0.08 | 70 | Commodities | VGSH vs FAAR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VGSH, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VGSH and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.24, down from -0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | -0.24 | -0.17 | -0.14 | 71 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.23 | -0.15 | -0.13 | 61 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.21 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 68 | Energy | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.17 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 67 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.16 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 76 | Energy |
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