Looking to diversify beyond VYM? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VYM — 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 VYM.
Best Diversifiers for VYM
220 ETFs have low correlation with VYM (below 0.3), 19 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (WNTR) (Derivative Income) with a 1Y correlation of -0.29, roughly unchanged from -0.33 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Short MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | -0.29 | -0.33 | -0.33 | 51 | Derivative Income | VYM vs WNTR | |
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.21 | -0.08 | -0.04 | 73 | Leveraged Currency | VYM vs YCS | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.15 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | VYM vs USFR | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.11 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VYM vs IBIC | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.11 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 60 | Oil & Gas | VYM vs UGA |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VYM, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VYM and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of 0.04, down from 0.38 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | 0.04 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 74 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Ventas, Inc. | 0.08 | 0.33 | 0.43 | 89 | Real Estate | |
| Innoviva, Inc. | 0.09 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 58 | Healthcare | |
| Welltower Inc. | 0.12 | 0.33 | 0.41 | 87 | Real Estate | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | 0.12 | 0.29 | 0.43 | 74 | Consumer Defensive |
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