Looking to diversify beyond VV? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VV — 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 VV.
Best Diversifiers for VV
212 ETFs have low correlation with VV (below 0.3), 28 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF (IBIC) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, down from -0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.25 | -0.05 | -0.05 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VV vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.24 | -0.05 | 0.07 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VV vs UGA | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VV vs YCS | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VV vs CSHP | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VV vs IBID |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VV, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VV and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.21, down from 0.12 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.21 | -0.00 | 0.12 | 72 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.18 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 72 | Energy | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.17 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.16 | -0.01 | 0.10 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.14 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 70 | Energy |
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