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
339 ETFs have low correlation with VONG (below 0.3), 67 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.45 | — | — | 60 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | VONG vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.43 | — | — | 65 | Derivative Income | VONG vs WNTR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.25 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VONG vs IBIC | |
| Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund | -0.22 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 77 | Energy Equities | VONG vs TPYP | |
| VanEck Energy Income ETF | -0.21 | 0.13 | 0.28 | 78 | Energy Equities | VONG vs EINC |
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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 Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.45, down from -0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. | -0.45 | -0.24 | -0.04 | 68 | Utilities | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.34 | -0.13 | 0.01 | 79 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.31 | -0.16 | -0.02 | 63 | Utilities | |
| Waste Management, Inc. | -0.29 | -0.02 | 0.18 | 51 | Industrials | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.29 | -0.10 | 0.12 | 82 | Consumer Defensive |
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