Looking to balance out your exposure to VPV? The ETFs below have historically moved differently from VPV, which may reduce portfolio volatility when combined in a suitable allocation. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies with the same low-correlation characteristics. Correlation can change and does not guarantee that one asset will rise when another falls.
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 -0.08, down from 0.06 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Energy ETF | -0.08 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 70 | Energy Equities | VPV vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | 0.11 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 73 | S&P 500, Equal Weight | VPV vs RSP |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for VPV, and a Risk / Return Rank of 50 or higher. Treat them as research candidates rather than evidence that they will offset a future decline. The least correlated is Realty Income Corporation (O) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.05, down from 0.23 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realty Income Corporation | 0.05 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 69 | Real Estate | |
| BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 80 | Financial Services |
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