Looking to balance out your exposure to VST? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VST — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VST drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VST.
Best Diversifiers for VST
121 ETFs have low correlation with VST (below 0.3), 24 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) (Dividend) with a 1Y correlation of -0.13, down from 0.22 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -0.13 | 0.07 | 0.22 | 74 | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | VST vs HDV | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.13 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | VST vs SGOV | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 73 | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | VST vs FDL | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | -0.10 | — | — | 100 | Ultrashort Bond, Government Bonds | VST vs VGUS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.09 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VST vs USFR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VST, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VST and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is The Coca-Cola Company (KO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.35, down from -0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.35 | -0.18 | -0.01 | 82 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company | -0.30 | -0.15 | -0.03 | 50 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. | -0.26 | 0.01 | 0.15 | 62 | Financial Services | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.24 | -0.04 | 0.13 | 83 | Financial Services | |
| Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | -0.19 | -0.14 | 0.01 | 61 | Financial Services |
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