Looking to diversify beyond VIGIX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VIGIX — 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 VIGIX.
Best Diversifiers for VIGIX
54 mutual funds have low correlation with VIGIX (below 0.3), 3 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Energy Opportunities Fund Investor Shares (VGENX) (Energy Equities) with a 1Y correlation of -0.15, down from 0.24 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Energy Opportunities Fund Investor Shares | -0.15 | 0.07 | 0.24 | 78 | Energy Equities | VIGIX vs VGENX | |
| Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | -0.15 | 0.07 | 0.24 | 79 | Energy Equities | VIGIX vs VGELX | |
| Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio | -0.14 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 63 | Energy Equities | VIGIX vs FSENX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 91 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VIGIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 91 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VIGIX vs VTAPX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VIGIX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VIGIX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Altria Group, Inc. (MO) (Consumer Defensive) with a 1Y correlation of -0.34, down from 0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. | -0.34 | -0.13 | 0.00 | 79 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Duke Energy Corporation | -0.31 | -0.16 | -0.02 | 63 | Utilities | |
| Chubb Limited | -0.29 | -0.08 | 0.12 | 83 | Financial Services | |
| The Coca-Cola Company | -0.29 | -0.11 | 0.11 | 82 | Consumer Defensive | |
| Waste Management, Inc. | -0.29 | -0.02 | 0.17 | 51 | Industrials |
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