Looking to diversify beyond VNQ? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VNQ — 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 VNQ.
Best Diversifiers for VNQ
658 ETFs have low correlation with VNQ (below 0.3), 19 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.37, down from -0.18 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.37 | -0.25 | -0.18 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VNQ vs YCS | |
| Fidelity Managed Futures ETF | -0.11 | — | — | 64 | Systematic Trend | VNQ vs FFUT | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.07 | -0.02 | -0.01 | 70 | Commodities | VNQ vs FAAR | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.06 | -0.01 | — | 55 | Commodities | VNQ vs PIT | |
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | -0.06 | -0.00 | — | 77 | Commodities | VNQ vs ISCMF |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VNQ, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VNQ and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of -0.07, down from 0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | -0.07 | 0.05 | 0.24 | 76 | Technology | |
| CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | -0.06 | 0.10 | 0.23 | 66 | Technology | |
| Broadcom Inc. | -0.04 | 0.12 | 0.28 | 75 | Technology | |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | -0.03 | 0.09 | 0.22 | 99 | Technology | |
| AppLovin Corporation | -0.02 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 61 | Communication Services |
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