Looking to balance out your exposure to VRT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VRT — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VRT drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VRT.
Best Diversifiers for VRT
85 ETFs have low correlation with VRT (below 0.3), 27 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) (Ultrashort Bond) with a 1Y correlation of -0.18, down from -0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.18 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | VRT vs SGOV | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 100 | Ultrashort Bond, Government Bonds | VRT vs VGUS | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -0.13 | 0.02 | 0.19 | 87 | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | VRT vs FDL | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | -0.13 | -0.13 | -0.05 | 89 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | VRT vs VGSH | |
| Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index E... | -0.13 | -0.01 | 0.14 | 60 | Dividend | VRT vs LVHD |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VRT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VRT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Chubb Limited (CB) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.31, down from 0.06 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chubb Limited | -0.31 | -0.11 | 0.06 | 82 | Financial Services | |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. | -0.30 | -0.06 | 0.08 | 62 | Financial Services | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.28 | -0.21 | -0.08 | 64 | Utilities | |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company | -0.26 | -0.12 | -0.03 | 56 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Waste Management, Inc. | -0.25 | -0.04 | 0.08 | 56 | Industrials |
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