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
290 ETFs have low correlation with VYM (below 0.3), 35 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.20, down from -0.04 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.20 | -0.07 | -0.04 | 61 | Leveraged Currency | VYM vs YCS | |
| Invesco DB Energy Fund | -0.15 | 0.05 | 0.19 | 71 | Oil & Gas | VYM vs DBE | |
| United States Oil Fund LP | -0.15 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 66 | Oil & Gas | VYM vs USO | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.14 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VYM vs IBIC | |
| United States Brent Oil Fund LP | -0.14 | 0.05 | 0.17 | 65 | Oil & Gas | VYM vs BNO |
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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 0.07, down from 0.40 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | 0.07 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 69 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Ventas, Inc. | 0.10 | 0.35 | 0.43 | 80 | Real Estate | |
| BP p.l.c. | 0.10 | 0.29 | 0.42 | 87 | Energy | |
| Valero Energy Corporation | 0.12 | 0.34 | 0.41 | 93 | Energy | |
| Welltower Inc. | 0.13 | 0.34 | 0.42 | 79 | Real Estate |
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