Looking to diversify beyond VNM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VNM — 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 VNM.
Best Diversifiers for VNM
1354 ETFs have low correlation with VNM (below 0.3), 84 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.31 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VNM vs IBIC | |
| DoubleLine Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.22 | -0.04 | -0.04 | 76 | Commodities | VNM vs DCMT | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.04 | 0.01 | 65 | Oil & Gas | VNM vs BNO | |
| United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.02 | 0.03 | 56 | Oil & Gas | VNM vs USL | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.21 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 66 | Oil & Gas | VNM vs USO |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VNM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VNM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is MSCI Inc. (MSCI) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, down from 0.19 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Inc. | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 50 | Financial Services | |
| NIO Inc. | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 67 | Consumer Cyclical |
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