Looking to balance out your exposure to VVR? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VVR — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when VVR drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from VVR.
Best Diversifiers for VVR
22 ETFs have low correlation with VVR (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged (HYHG) (High Yield Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of 0.14, down from 0.27 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 0.14 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 57 | High Yield Bonds | VVR vs HYHG | |
| SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ET... | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 56 | Corporate Bonds | VVR vs SPIB | |
| Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 73 | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | VVR vs VRP | |
| First Trust Senior Loan Fund | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 61 | High Yield Bonds | VVR vs FTSL | |
| iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 57 | High Yield Bonds | VVR vs FALN |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VVR, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VVR and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) (Real Estate) with a 1Y correlation of 0.07, down from 0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinix, Inc. | 0.07 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 81 | Real Estate | |
| Tesla, Inc. | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 53 | Consumer Cyclical | |
| Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capita... | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 87 | Real Estate | |
| Capital Southwest Corporation | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 74 | Financial Services | |
| BlackRock Science and Technology Trust | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 88 | Financial Services |
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