Looking to diversify beyond VT? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VT — 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 VT.
Best Diversifiers for VT
184 ETFs have low correlation with VT (below 0.3), 30 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.31, down from -0.10 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.31 | -0.13 | -0.10 | 65 | Leveraged Currency | VT vs YCS | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.21 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VT vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 96 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VT vs IBID | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VT vs CSHP | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.13 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VT vs USFR |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VT, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VT and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, down from 0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.22 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.15 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 69 | Energy | |
| Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | -0.14 | -0.13 | 0.12 | 52 | Financial Services | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.14 | 0.12 | 0.28 | 68 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.13 | 0.11 | 0.24 | 60 | Energy |
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