Looking to diversify beyond VGT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VGT — 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 VGT.
Best Diversifiers for VGT
349 ETFs have low correlation with VGT (below 0.3), 95 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Oil Fund LP (USO) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, down from 0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.25 | -0.05 | 0.04 | 63 | Oil & Gas | VGT vs USO | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.24 | -0.05 | 0.06 | 69 | Oil & Gas | VGT vs DBE | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | -0.24 | — | — | 53 | Derivative Income | VGT vs USOY | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.23 | -0.04 | 0.05 | 62 | Oil & Gas | VGT vs BNO | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.22 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VGT vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VGT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VGT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.32, down from -0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.32 | -0.15 | -0.02 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.29 | -0.20 | -0.05 | 61 | Utilities | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.25 | -0.09 | 0.11 | 63 | Financial Services | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.25 | -0.13 | 0.00 | 57 | Communication Services | |
| The Southern Company | -0.24 | -0.17 | -0.01 | 54 | Utilities |
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