Looking to diversify beyond VIS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VIS — 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 VIS.
Best Diversifiers for VIS
298 ETFs have low correlation with VIS (below 0.3), 63 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, down from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.25 | -0.03 | 0.11 | 71 | Oil & Gas | VIS vs DBE | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.23 | -0.03 | 0.09 | 71 | Oil & Gas | VIS vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.23 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VIS vs IBIC | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.23 | -0.02 | 0.11 | 66 | Oil & Gas | VIS vs USO | |
| United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.01 | 0.12 | 56 | Oil & Gas | VIS vs USL |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VIS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VIS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.14, down from 0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.14 | 0.09 | 0.20 | 67 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.03 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 85 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.02 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 76 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | -0.01 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 87 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.01 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 83 | Energy |
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