Looking to diversify beyond VMAX? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VMAX — 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 VMAX.
Best Diversifiers for VMAX
184 ETFs have low correlation with VMAX (below 0.3), 17 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (BITI) (Cryptocurrency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.37, roughly unchanged from -0.34 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.37 | -0.34 | -0.34 | 57 | Cryptocurrency | VMAX vs BITI | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.16 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 53 | Oil & Gas | VMAX vs DBE | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.10 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VMAX vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.08 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VMAX vs CSHP | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.08 | — | — | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VMAX vs BIL |
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