Looking to diversify beyond VCGSX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VCGSX — 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 VCGSX.
Best Diversifiers for VCGSX
6 mutual funds have low correlation with VCGSX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (GUSTX) (Government Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of 0.11, roughly unchanged from 0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 99 | Government Bonds | VCGSX vs GUSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 74 | Technology Equities | VCGSX vs VCSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Nasdaq-100 Index Fund | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 77 | Large Cap Growth Equities | VCGSX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | 0.21 | 0.17 | 0.11 | 76 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VCGSX vs VSTIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.36 | 62 | Government Bonds | VCGSX vs DFFGX |
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