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
217 ETFs have low correlation with VT (below 0.3), 43 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.47 | — | — | 60 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | VT vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.45 | — | — | 65 | Derivative Income | VT vs WNTR | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.26 | -0.13 | -0.10 | 75 | Leveraged Currency | VT vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.04 | 0.09 | 72 | Oil & Gas | VT vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.21 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VT vs IBIC |
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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 -0.24, down from 0.14 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.24 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 79 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Waste Management, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 51 | Industrials | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.18 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 63 | Utilities | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.18 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 83 | Financial Services | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.16 | 0.10 | 0.26 | 67 | Energy |
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