Looking to diversify beyond VGTSX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VGTSX — 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 VGTSX.
Best Diversifiers for VGTSX
0 mutual funds have low correlation with VGTSX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund (SVPFX) (Large Cap Blend Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.37, up from 0.20 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.20 | 95 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VGTSX vs SVPFX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.68 | 63 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VGTSX vs IVFIX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 68 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VGTSX vs ORDNX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 83 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VGTSX vs PTSIX | |
| Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.68 | 83 | Technology Equities | VGTSX vs FSPTX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VGTSX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VGTSX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) (Communication Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.24, roughly unchanged from 0.29 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholastic Corporation | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 97 | Communication Services |
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