Looking to diversify beyond VSS? The ETFs below have historically moved differently from VSS, 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 VSS
260 ETFs have low correlation with VSS (below 0.3), 72 of which are negatively correlated.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | -0.45 | — | — | 55 | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | VSS vs SBIT | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.45 | -0.32 | — | 61 | Cryptocurrency | VSS vs BITI | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.43 | — | — | 61 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | VSS vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.42 | -0.41 | -0.41 | 75 | Derivative Income | VSS vs WNTR | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.34 | -0.30 | -0.26 | 56 | Leveraged Currency | VSS vs YCS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
The table shows companies with at least $1B in market capitalization, historical correlation data for VSS, 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 Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from 0.12 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.21 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 66 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Allstate Corporation | -0.18 | 0.06 | 0.19 | 82 | Financial Services | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.16 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 89 | Financial Services | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.15 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 84 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.14 | 0.07 | 0.18 | 90 | Consumer Defensive |
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