Looking to diversify beyond VSMV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VSMV — 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 VSMV.
Best Diversifiers for VSMV
238 ETFs have low correlation with VSMV (below 0.3), 11 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.23, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.23 | -0.06 | -0.05 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VSMV vs YCS | |
| Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF | -0.08 | -0.03 | 0.00 | 73 | Commodities | VSMV vs BDRY | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.08 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VSMV vs IBIC | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.08 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VSMV vs USFR | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VSMV vs CSHP |
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