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
1460 ETFs have low correlation with VGUS (below 0.3), 923 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities E... | -0.15 | — | — | 84 | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | VGUS vs FCVT | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 78 | Mid Cap Growth Equities | VGUS vs FCUS | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 92 | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | VGUS vs XSD | |
| First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ET... | -0.14 | — | — | 79 | Building & Construction | VGUS vs AIRR | |
| Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 76 | Momentum, Technology Equities | VGUS vs PTF |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.05 | — | — | 72 | Energy |
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