Looking to diversify beyond VIVIX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VIVIX — 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 VIVIX.
Best Diversifiers for VIVIX
6 mutual funds have low correlation with VIVIX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTSPX) (Inflation-Protected Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of 0.08, roughly unchanged from 0.15 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 90 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | VIVIX vs VTSPX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.16 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 100 | Ultrashort Bond | VIVIX vs DFIHX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 100 | Total Bond Market | VIVIX vs VUSFX | |
| Federated Hermes Equity Income Fund | 0.25 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 72 | Large Cap Value Equities | VIVIX vs LEIFX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Institut... | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 69 | Total Bond Market | VIVIX vs VFSIX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VIVIX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VIVIX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.38, down from 0.70 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.38 | 0.57 | 0.70 | 53 | Financial Services |
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