Looking to balance out your exposure to VPV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VPV — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VPV drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VPV.
Best Diversifiers for VPV
2 ETFs have low correlation with VPV (below 0.3), 1 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) (Energy Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.07, down from 0.07 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Energy ETF | -0.07 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 56 | Energy Equities | VPV vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | 0.11 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 61 | S&P 500, Equal Weight | VPV vs RSP |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VPV, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VPV and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Realty Income Corporation (O) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.07, down from 0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realty Income Corporation | 0.07 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 74 | Real Estate | |
| BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II | 0.10 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 79 | Financial Services |
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