Looking to diversify beyond VGUS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VGUS — 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 VGUS.
Best Diversifiers for VGUS
1646 ETFs have low correlation with VGUS (below 0.3), 1154 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) (Building & Construction) with a 1Y correlation of -0.17, roughly unchanged from -0.19 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ET... | -0.17 | -0.19 | -0.19 | 81 | Building & Construction | VGUS vs AIRR | |
| iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 91 | Alternative Energy Equities | VGUS vs ICLN | |
| NestYield Dynamic Income ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 53 | Derivative Income | VGUS vs EGGY | |
| Themes US Infrastructure ETF | -0.16 | -0.18 | -0.18 | 66 | Industrials Equities | VGUS vs HWAY | |
| VanEck Vectors Steel ETF | -0.15 | -0.18 | -0.18 | 89 | Materials | VGUS vs SLX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VGUS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VGUS and solid risk/return profiles.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. | -0.04 | — | — | 55 | Financial Services | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.04 | 85 | Energy |
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