Looking to diversify beyond VTI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VTI — 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 VTI.
Best Diversifiers for VTI
227 ETFs have low correlation with VTI (below 0.3), 34 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 | -0.51 | — | — | 62 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | VTI vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.48 | — | — | 63 | Derivative Income | VTI vs WNTR | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.04 | 0.08 | 69 | Oil & Gas | VTI vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.19 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VTI vs IBIC | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.19 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 73 | Leveraged Currency | VTI vs YCS |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VTI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VTI and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.28, down from 0.09 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. | -0.28 | -0.06 | 0.09 | 70 | Utilities | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.24 | -0.01 | 0.13 | 78 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Equinor ASA | -0.22 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 69 | Energy | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.19 | -0.01 | 0.12 | 67 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.16 | 0.04 | 0.22 | 76 | Consumer Defensive |
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