Looking to balance out your exposure to VOC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VOC — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VOC drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VOC.
Best Diversifiers for VOC
3 ETFs have low correlation with VOC (below 0.3), 2 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) (Nasdaq-100) with a 1Y correlation of -0.11, down from 0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | -0.11 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 73 | Nasdaq-100 | VOC vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -0.07 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 68 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VOC vs VTI | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.12 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 80 | Dividend | VOC vs SCHD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.47 | 63 | Energy Equities | VOC vs XLE |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VOC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VOC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Black Stone Minerals, L.P. (BSM) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of 0.27, roughly unchanged from 0.35 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stone Minerals, L.P. | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.35 | 54 | Energy |
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