Looking to diversify beyond VAIGX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VAIGX — 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 VAIGX.
Best Diversifiers for VAIGX
0 mutual funds have low correlation with VAIGX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund (PTSIX) (Foreign Large Cap Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.34, roughly unchanged from 0.40 over 3 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 0.34 | 0.40 | — | 75 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAIGX vs PTSIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 0.38 | 0.42 | — | 88 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAIGX vs SAHMX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class A | 0.42 | 0.44 | — | 74 | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | VAIGX vs EPDPX | |
| Kopernik International Fund | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 54 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAIGX vs KGIIX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund | 0.42 | 0.44 | — | 75 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VAIGX vs EPDIX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VAIGX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VAIGX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Apple Inc (AAPL) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.37, down from 0.48 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.48 | 88 | Technology |
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