Looking to diversify beyond VOOV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VOOV — 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 VOOV.
Best Diversifiers for VOOV
211 ETFs have low correlation with VOOV (below 0.3), 17 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.21 | -0.09 | -0.05 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VOOV vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.18 | -0.03 | 0.11 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VOOV vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VOOV vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.14 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VOOV vs USFR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.10 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VOOV vs IBID |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VOOV, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VOOV and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of 0.02, down from 0.34 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | 0.02 | 0.25 | 0.34 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 75 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | 0.04 | 0.26 | 0.35 | 70 | Energy | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 0.05 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 72 | Energy | |
| BP p.l.c. | 0.06 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 77 | Energy |
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