Looking to balance out your exposure to VTR? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VTR — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VTR drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VTR.
Best Diversifiers for VTR
17 ETFs have low correlation with VTR (below 0.3), 8 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) (Technology Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.11, down from 0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | -0.11 | 0.06 | 0.21 | 76 | Technology Equities | VTR vs VGT | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | -0.04 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 58 | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | VTR vs VOOG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | -0.04 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 67 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VTR vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -0.04 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 68 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VTR vs VTI | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | -0.04 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 68 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VTR vs ITOT |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VTR, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VTR and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN) (Consumer Cyclical) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.12 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc | -0.20 | -0.04 | 0.12 | 60 | Consumer Cyclical | |
| Oracle Corporation | -0.19 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 58 | Technology | |
| Valero Energy Corporation | -0.10 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 93 | Energy | |
| UOL Group Ltd ADR | -0.07 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 89 | Real Estate | |
| International Business Machines Corporation | -0.07 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 53 | Technology |
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