Looking to diversify beyond VOT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VOT — 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 VOT.
Best Diversifiers for VOT
210 ETFs have low correlation with VOT (below 0.3), 30 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.24, down from 0.07 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.24 | -0.05 | 0.07 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VOT vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VOT vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.16 | -0.05 | -0.04 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VOT vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VOT vs IBID | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.13 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VOT vs USFR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VOT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VOT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.21 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.18 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 72 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.18 | 0.01 | 0.14 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.14 | -0.00 | 0.07 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | -0.12 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 66 | Communication Services |
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