Looking to diversify beyond VXF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VXF — 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 VXF.
Best Diversifiers for VXF
188 ETFs have low correlation with VXF (below 0.3), 28 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.19, down from -0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.19 | -0.07 | -0.04 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VXF vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.17 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VXF vs USFR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VXF vs IBIC | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2027 Term TIPS ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 95 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VXF vs IBID | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.15 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VXF vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VXF, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VXF and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.20 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 70 | Consumer Defensive | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.16 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.12 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 62 | Utilities | |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | -0.11 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 68 | Energy | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.10 | 0.06 | 0.21 | 68 | Financial Services |
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