Looking to diversify beyond VLUE? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VLUE — 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 VLUE.
Best Diversifiers for VLUE
231 ETFs have low correlation with VLUE (below 0.3), 24 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.14, down from -0.03 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.14 | -0.06 | -0.03 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VLUE vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.12 | -0.06 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VLUE vs USFR | |
| Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF | -0.12 | — | — | 100 | Money Market | VLUE vs MMKT | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.10 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VLUE vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.09 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VLUE vs IBID |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VLUE, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VLUE and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.26 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.10 | 0.26 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.14 | 0.12 | 0.21 | 62 | Utilities | |
| The Southern Company | -0.07 | 0.15 | 0.24 | 55 | Utilities | |
| Johnson & Johnson | -0.03 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 95 | Healthcare | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.02 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 74 | Consumer Defensive |
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