Looking to diversify beyond VONG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VONG — 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 VONG.
Best Diversifiers for VONG
275 ETFs have low correlation with VONG (below 0.3), 38 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 | -0.24 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VONG vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VONG vs IBID | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | VONG vs BAMU | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.16 | 0.15 | 0.28 | 57 | Energy Equities | VONG vs EINC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VONG vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VONG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VONG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.27, down from -0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.27 | -0.15 | -0.01 | 62 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.27 | -0.08 | 0.11 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.26 | -0.08 | 0.08 | 68 | Energy | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.25 | -0.10 | 0.01 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.25 | -0.04 | 0.09 | 68 | Energy |
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