Looking to diversify beyond VUSE? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VUSE — 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 VUSE.
Best Diversifiers for VUSE
133 ETFs have low correlation with VUSE (below 0.3), 16 of which are negatively correlated.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.21 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VUSE vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.14 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VUSE vs CSHP | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -0.12 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 70 | Commodities | VUSE vs FAAR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.11 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VUSE vs IBID | |
| Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF | -0.09 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 98 | Ultrashort Bond | VUSE vs BAMU |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VUSE, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VUSE and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Brookfield Corporation (BN) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.69, roughly unchanged from 0.71 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Corporation | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 55 | Financial Services |
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