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
269 ETFs have low correlation with VOOG (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 | -0.26 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VOOG vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.21 | -0.04 | 0.05 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VOOG vs UGA | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | VOOG vs BAMU | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VOOG vs IBID | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.15 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VOOG vs YCS |
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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 -0.30, down from 0.02 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.30 | -0.12 | 0.02 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.27 | -0.14 | -0.00 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.26 | -0.06 | 0.10 | 72 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.25 | -0.07 | 0.12 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.23 | -0.11 | 0.03 | 66 | Communication Services |
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