Looking to diversify beyond VSGX? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VSGX — 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 VSGX.
Best Diversifiers for VSGX
168 ETFs have low correlation with VSGX (below 0.3), 34 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.40, down from -0.23 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.40 | -0.27 | -0.23 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VSGX vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.33 | -0.08 | 0.06 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VSGX vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.21 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VSGX vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.06 | -0.04 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VSGX vs USFR | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.14 | -0.05 | -0.00 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | VSGX vs SGOV |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VSGX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VSGX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Novartis AG (NVS) (Healthcare) with a 1Y correlation of 0.36, roughly unchanged from 0.38 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis AG | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 81 | Healthcare | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 72 | Technology | |
| Pan American Silver Corp. | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 72 | Basic Materials |
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