Looking to diversify beyond VRP? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VRP — 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 VRP.
Best Diversifiers for VRP
214 ETFs have low correlation with VRP (below 0.3), 33 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) (Oil & Gas) with a 1Y correlation of -0.23, down from 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.23 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VRP vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.20 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VRP vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.16 | -0.14 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VRP vs YCS | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.16 | -0.04 | -0.04 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VRP vs CSHP | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | -0.11 | 0.06 | — | 57 | Commodities | VRP vs PIT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VRP, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VRP and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.28, roughly unchanged from 0.29 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Capital Inc. | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 88 | Financial Services | |
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 0.30 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 79 | Financial Services | |
| Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 67 | Financial Services |
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