Looking to diversify beyond VRTL? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VRTL — 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 VRTL.
Best Diversifiers for VRTL
305 ETFs have low correlation with VRTL (below 0.3), 45 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.24 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VRTL vs IBID | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.17 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VRTL vs IBIC | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | VRTL vs BAMU | |
| Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 94 | Mortgage Backed Securities | VRTL vs FTSD | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Treasury Bond 1-3 Year ... | -0.13 | — | — | 80 | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | VRTL vs BBSB |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VRTL, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VRTL and solid risk/return profiles.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.13 | — | — | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.08 | — | — | 68 | Energy | |
| Monster Beverage Corporation | 0.03 | — | — | 85 | Consumer Defensive | |
| American Express Company | 0.14 | — | — | 56 | Financial Services | |
| Apple Inc | 0.22 | — | — | 88 | Technology |
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