Looking to diversify beyond VPALX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VPALX — 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 VPALX.
Best Diversifiers for VPALX
17 mutual funds have low correlation with VPALX (below 0.3), 1 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio (DCARX) (Municipal Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of -0.04, down from 0.21 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio | -0.04 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 97 | Municipal Bonds | VPALX vs DCARX | |
| DFA Municipal Real Return Portfolio | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 96 | Municipal Bonds | VPALX vs DMREX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 74 | Technology Equities | VPALX vs VITAX | |
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Municipal Fund | 0.15 | 0.31 | 0.37 | 99 | Municipal Bonds | VPALX vs USMSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 64 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VPALX vs VTSAX |
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