Looking to diversify beyond VAGVX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VAGVX — 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 VAGVX.
Best Diversifiers for VAGVX
0 mutual funds have low correlation with VAGVX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is SA International Value Fund (SAHMX) (Foreign Large Cap Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.51, roughly unchanged from 0.54 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA International Value Fund | 0.51 | 0.54 | — | 88 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAGVX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 0.52 | 0.53 | — | 75 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAGVX vs PTSIX | |
| Kopernik International Fund | 0.53 | 0.44 | — | 54 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAGVX vs KGIIX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class A | 0.57 | 0.60 | — | 74 | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | VAGVX vs EPDPX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund | 0.58 | 0.60 | — | 75 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAGVX vs EPDIX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VAGVX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VAGVX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Apple Inc (AAPL) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.34, down from 0.46 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.46 | 88 | Technology | |
| Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.51 | 0.44 | — | 96 | Communication Services |
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