Looking to balance out your exposure to VOC? The ETFs below have historically moved differently from VOC, which may reduce portfolio volatility when combined in a suitable allocation. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies with the same low-correlation characteristics. Correlation can change and does not guarantee that one asset will rise when another falls.
Best Diversifiers for VOC
3 ETFs have low correlation with VOC (below 0.3), 2 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 -0.09, down from 0.13 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | -0.09 | 0.06 | 0.13 | 67 | S&P 500 | VOC vs SPY | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -0.08 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 67 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VOC vs VTI | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 95 | Dividend | VOC vs SCHD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 76 | Energy Equities | VOC vs XLE |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for VOC, and a Risk / Return Rank of 50 or higher. Treat them as research candidates rather than evidence that they will offset a future decline. The least correlated is Black Stone Minerals, L.P. (BSM) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of 0.28, roughly unchanged from 0.34 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stone Minerals, L.P. | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 81 | Energy | |
| Devon Energy Corporation | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 76 | Energy |
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