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
188 ETFs have low correlation with VIG (below 0.3), 24 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.24, down from 0.06 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.24 | -0.06 | 0.06 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VIG vs UGA | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.21 | -0.06 | -0.04 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VIG vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VIG vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.16 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VIG vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VIG vs CSHP |
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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 -0.06, down from 0.28 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.06 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Valero Energy Corporation | -0.04 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 91 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.03 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 70 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.03 | 0.18 | 0.27 | 72 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.02 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 65 | Energy |
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