Looking to diversify beyond JVLIX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with JVLIX — 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 JVLIX.
Best Diversifiers for JVLIX
4 mutual funds have low correlation with JVLIX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is John Hancock California Municipal Bond Fund (TACAX) (Municipal Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of 0.20, up from 0.07 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock California Municipal Bond Fund | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 67 | Municipal Bonds | JVLIX vs TACAX | |
| John Hancock High Yield Municipal Bond Fund | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 57 | High Yield Muni | JVLIX vs JHTFX | |
| JHancock Municipal Opportunities Fund | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 71 | Municipal Bonds | JVLIX vs TAMBX | |
| JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 77 | Short-Term Bond | JVLIX vs JSNIX | |
| Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.65 | 82 | Large Cap Value Equities | JVLIX vs SVAIX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from JVLIX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to JVLIX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Chevron Corporation (CVX) (Energy) with a 1Y correlation of 0.02, down from 0.41 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | 0.02 | 0.27 | 0.41 | 70 | Energy | |
| Nebius Group N.V. | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 96 | Communication Services |
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