Looking to diversify beyond VXUS? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VXUS — 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 VXUS.
Best Diversifiers for VXUS
198 ETFs have low correlation with VXUS (below 0.3), 50 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (BITI) (Cryptocurrency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.45, down from -0.32 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -0.45 | -0.32 | — | 53 | Cryptocurrency | VXUS vs BITI | |
| T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF | -0.40 | — | — | 65 | Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities | VXUS vs MSTZ | |
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.38 | — | — | 70 | Derivative Income | VXUS vs WNTR | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.38 | -0.26 | -0.23 | 72 | Leveraged Currency | VXUS vs YCS | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.30 | -0.07 | 0.11 | 57 | Oil & Gas | VXUS vs DBE |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VXUS, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VXUS and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.22, down from 0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheniere Energy, Inc. | -0.22 | 0.08 | 0.20 | 56 | Energy | |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. | -0.22 | -0.00 | 0.09 | 69 | Utilities | |
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.18 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 78 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.16 | 0.07 | 0.24 | 83 | Financial Services | |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | -0.15 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 63 | Energy |
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