Looking to diversify beyond VIG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VIG — 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 VIG.
Best Diversifiers for VIG
263 ETFs have low correlation with VIG (below 0.3), 47 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.27, down from 0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.27 | -0.06 | 0.08 | 71 | Oil & Gas | VIG vs DBE | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.27 | -0.06 | 0.06 | 66 | Oil & Gas | VIG vs USO | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.26 | -0.05 | 0.06 | 65 | Oil & Gas | VIG vs BNO | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.25 | -0.04 | 0.06 | 69 | Oil & Gas | VIG vs UGA | |
| ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF | -0.24 | -0.03 | 0.08 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VIG vs OILK |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VIG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VIG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.03, down from 0.29 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.03 | 0.20 | 0.29 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Valero Energy Corporation | -0.01 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 93 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.01 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 87 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 76 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.28 | 85 | Energy |
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