Looking to diversify beyond VTC? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VTC — 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 VTC.
Best Diversifiers for VTC
342 ETFs have low correlation with VTC (below 0.3), 74 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.45, roughly unchanged from -0.46 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.45 | -0.44 | -0.46 | 73 | Leveraged Currency | VTC vs YCS | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.40 | -0.21 | -0.12 | 57 | Oil & Gas | VTC vs DBE | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.39 | -0.19 | -0.11 | 84 | Oil & Gas | VTC vs UGA | |
| iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF | -0.37 | -0.17 | -0.10 | 52 | Commodities | VTC vs COMT | |
| iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | -0.36 | -0.16 | -0.08 | 54 | Commodities | VTC vs GSG |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VTC, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VTC and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.07, roughly unchanged from 0.12 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 53 | Financial Services |
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