Looking to diversify beyond VMBS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VMBS — 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 VMBS.
Best Diversifiers for VMBS
644 ETFs have low correlation with VMBS (below 0.3), 43 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.49, roughly unchanged from -0.49 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.49 | -0.46 | -0.49 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VMBS vs YCS | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.34 | — | — | 64 | Systematic Trend | VMBS vs FFUT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.26 | -0.13 | -0.10 | 70 | Commodities | VMBS vs FAAR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.25 | -0.11 | — | 55 | Commodities | VMBS vs PIT | |
| Bastion Energy ETF | -0.23 | -0.23 | -0.23 | 75 | Energy Equities | VMBS vs BESF |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VMBS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VMBS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is ConocoPhillips Company (COP) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.30, down from -0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.30 | -0.12 | -0.11 | 61 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.24 | -0.07 | -0.07 | 68 | Energy | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | 0.02 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 63 | Communication Services | |
| CVS Health Corporation | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 85 | Healthcare | |
| United Natural Foods, Inc. | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 93 | Consumer Defensive |
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