Looking to diversify beyond VOOG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VOOG — 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 VOOG.
Best Diversifiers for VOOG
320 ETFs have low correlation with VOOG (below 0.3), 82 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Oil Fund LP (USO) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.32, down from 0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.32 | -0.07 | 0.04 | 66 | Oil & Gas | VOOG vs USO | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.31 | -0.07 | 0.06 | 71 | Oil & Gas | VOOG vs DBE | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.30 | -0.06 | 0.05 | 65 | Oil & Gas | VOOG vs BNO | |
| Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF | -0.29 | — | — | 56 | Derivative Income | VOOG vs USOY | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.27 | -0.08 | -0.08 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VOOG vs IBIC |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VOOG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VOOG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.27, down from 0.03 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.27 | -0.10 | 0.03 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.26 | -0.13 | 0.01 | 53 | Utilities | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.24 | -0.05 | 0.11 | 85 | Energy | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.21 | -0.11 | 0.03 | 59 | Communication Services | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.19 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 76 | Energy |
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