Looking to balance out your exposure to VTS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VTS — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VTS drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VTS.
Best Diversifiers for VTS
3 ETFs have low correlation with VTS (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) (S&P 500) with a 1Y correlation of 0.02, down from 0.23 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.02 | 0.23 | — | 70 | S&P 500 | VTS vs IVV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.02 | 0.23 | — | 70 | S&P 500 | VTS vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.02 | 0.23 | — | 70 | S&P 500 | VTS vs SPY |
Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VTS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VTS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.21, roughly unchanged from 0.29 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | 0.21 | 0.29 | — | 56 | Real Estate | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | 0.64 | 0.61 | — | 76 | Energy |
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