Looking to diversify beyond VSGX? The ETFs below have historically moved differently from VSGX, 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 VSGX
259 ETFs have low correlation with VSGX (below 0.3), 85 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (BITI) (Cryptocurrency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.46, down from -0.33 over 3 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.46 | -0.33 | — | 61 | Cryptocurrency | VSGX vs BITI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | -0.46 | — | — | 55 | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | VSGX vs SBIT | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.42 | — | — | 61 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | VSGX vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.40 | — | — | 75 | Derivative Income | VSGX vs WNTR | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.34 | -0.11 | 0.05 | 72 | Oil & Gas | VSGX vs DBE |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for VSGX, 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 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of -0.01, down from 0.40 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | -0.01 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 61 | Financial Services | |
| Novartis AG | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 89 | Healthcare | |
| Pan American Silver Corp. | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 75 | Basic Materials | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 56 | Technology |
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