Looking to diversify beyond VLU? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VLU — 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 VLU.
Best Diversifiers for VLU
279 ETFs have low correlation with VLU (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 -0.23, down from 0.17 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.23 | -0.00 | 0.17 | 71 | Oil & Gas | VLU vs DBE | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.22 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 66 | Oil & Gas | VLU vs USO | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.21 | 0.01 | 0.15 | 65 | Oil & Gas | VLU vs BNO | |
| ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF | -0.19 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VLU vs OILK | |
| United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP | -0.19 | 0.03 | 0.18 | 56 | Oil & Gas | VLU vs USL |
See all 1600 diversifiers for VLU
To view more results, upgrade your current subscription plan.
Diversification Analysis
Build a portfolio that complements VLU
Add VLU to the Diversification Analyzer to see how it overlaps with your other holdings and which assets balance it best.
Analyze a portfolio with VLU