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
115 ETFs have low correlation with VST (below 0.3), 11 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) (Dividend) with a 1Y correlation of -0.12, down from 0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 70 | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | VST vs HDV | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -0.11 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 69 | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | VST vs FDL | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | -0.10 | 0.02 | -0.00 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | VST vs SGOV | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.05 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 77 | Dividend | VST vs SCHD | |
| iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF | -0.05 | -0.03 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VST vs TFLO |
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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 -0.34, down from 0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.34 | -0.17 | 0.01 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.20 | -0.00 | 0.15 | 69 | Financial Services | |
| PepsiCo, Inc. | -0.20 | -0.15 | 0.02 | 61 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | -0.17 | -0.13 | 0.02 | 55 | Financial Services | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.15 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 72 | Energy |
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