Looking to diversify beyond VFWSX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VFWSX — 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 VFWSX.
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 0.40, up from 0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | 0.40 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 81 | Short-Term Bond | VFWSX vs SSHIX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 75 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFWSX vs PTSIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 88 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFWSX vs SAHMX | |
| Kopernik International Fund | 0.66 | 0.57 | 0.67 | 54 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VFWSX vs KGIIX | |
| Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.71 | 87 | Large Cap Value Equities | VFWSX vs VVIAX |
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