Looking to diversify beyond VFWSX? The mutual funds below have historically moved differently from VFWSX, which may reduce portfolio volatility when combined in a suitable allocation. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies with the same low-correlation characteristics. Correlation can change and does not guarantee that one asset will rise when another falls.
Best Diversifiers for VFWSX
0 mutual funds have low correlation with VFWSX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund (SSHIX) (Short-Term Bond) with a 1Y correlation of 0.37, up from 0.24 over 5 years.
How candidates are selected| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | 0.37 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 84 | Short-Term Bond | VFWSX vs SSHIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 88 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFWSX vs IVFIX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 0.44 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 61 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFWSX vs GSINX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 0.44 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 61 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFWSX vs GSIMX | |
| GQG Partners International Quality Dividend Income... | 0.49 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 71 | Quality Factor, Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFWSX vs GQJPX |
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