Looking to diversify beyond VSS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VSS — 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 VSS.
Best Diversifiers for VSS
169 ETFs have low correlation with VSS (below 0.3), 26 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.41, down from -0.25 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.41 | -0.31 | -0.25 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VSS vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.28 | -0.03 | 0.11 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VSS vs UGA | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 99 | CLO | VSS vs ACLO | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VSS vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.11 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VSS vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VSS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VSS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.12, down from 0.16 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.09 | 0.11 | 0.24 | 72 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.08 | 0.11 | 0.24 | 65 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.08 | 0.09 | 0.20 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.06 | 0.11 | 0.25 | 70 | Energy |
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