Looking to diversify beyond VYMI? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with VYMI — 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 VYMI.
Best Diversifiers for VYMI
172 ETFs have low correlation with VYMI (below 0.3), 27 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.46, down from -0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.46 | -0.32 | -0.24 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | VYMI vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.25 | -0.02 | 0.15 | 55 | Oil & Gas | VYMI vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.20 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VYMI vs IBIC | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | -0.16 | — | — | 99 | CLO | VYMI vs ACLO | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.13 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | VYMI vs CSHP |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VYMI, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VYMI and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Equinor ASA (EQNR) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of -0.05, down from 0.34 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinor ASA | -0.05 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 66 | Energy | |
| ConocoPhillips Company | -0.05 | 0.14 | 0.30 | 65 | Energy | |
| Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. | -0.05 | 0.20 | 0.32 | 63 | Energy | |
| Ovintiv Inc. | -0.02 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 76 | Energy | |
| Chevron Corporation | -0.01 | 0.20 | 0.36 | 70 | Energy |
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