Looking to balance out your exposure to VMC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VMC — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VMC drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VMC.
Best Diversifiers for VMC
0 ETFs have low correlation with VMC (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.39, down from 0.61 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.39 | 0.54 | 0.61 | 74 | S&P 500 | VMC vs SPY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VMC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VMC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) (Basic Materials) with a 1Y correlation of -0.10, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | -0.10 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 63 | Basic Materials | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 0.06 | 0.24 | 0.35 | 80 | Technology | |
| Tesla, Inc. | 0.09 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 58 | Consumer Cyclical | |
| NIO Inc. | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.24 | 65 | Consumer Cyclical | |
| Dow Inc. | 0.11 | 0.26 | 0.37 | 59 | Basic Materials |
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