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
218 ETFs have low correlation with VIS (below 0.3), 34 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 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.24 | -0.04 | 0.09 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VIS vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.23 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VIS vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.22 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VIS vs IBID | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.20 | -0.06 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VIS vs USFR | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.16 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VIS vs YCS |
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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 -0.12, down from 0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.20 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.06 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 72 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.04 | 0.18 | 0.30 | 70 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.04 | 0.11 | 0.27 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.03 | 0.17 | 0.29 | 65 | Energy |
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