Looking to diversify beyond VUG? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VUG — 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 VUG.
Best Diversifiers for VUG
316 ETFs have low correlation with VUG (below 0.3), 46 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 | VUG vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.48 | — | — | 63 | Derivative Income | VUG vs WNTR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.21 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VUG vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.20 | -0.05 | 0.04 | 69 | Oil & Gas | VUG vs UGA | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VUG vs BAMU |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VUG, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VUG and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.30, down from 0.01 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.30 | -0.12 | 0.01 | 78 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.28 | -0.15 | -0.02 | 67 | Utilities | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.27 | -0.09 | 0.12 | 76 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.27 | -0.09 | 0.07 | 75 | Energy | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.27 | -0.07 | 0.13 | 73 | Financial Services |
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