Looking to diversify beyond VNQI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VNQI — 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 VNQI.
Best Diversifiers for VNQI
163 ETFs have low correlation with VNQI (below 0.3), 30 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.53, down from -0.31 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.53 | -0.38 | -0.31 | 73 | Leveraged Currency | VNQI vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.27 | -0.08 | 0.05 | 60 | Oil & Gas | VNQI vs UGA | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.26 | -0.26 | -0.26 | 51 | Derivative Income | VNQI vs WNTR | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 99 | CLO | VNQI vs ACLO | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VNQI vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VNQI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VNQI and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Chevron Corporation (CVX) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.13, down from 0.19 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | -0.13 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 70 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.12 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 65 | Energy | |
| Energy Transfer LP | -0.07 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 70 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.07 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 74 | Energy | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.04 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 74 | Consumer Defensive |
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