Looking to diversify beyond VRSAX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VRSAX — 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 VRSAX.
Best Diversifiers for VRSAX
0 mutual funds have low correlation with VRSAX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Voya Russell Large Cap Value Index Portfolio (IRVIX) (Large Cap Value Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.64, down from 0.78 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voya Russell Large Cap Value Index Portfolio | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 93 | Large Cap Value Equities | VRSAX vs IRVIX | |
| Voya Mid Cap Research Enhanced Index Fund | 0.64 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 56 | Mid Cap Blend Equities | VRSAX vs VYMSX | |
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 70 | Target Retirement Date | VRSAX vs TDIFX | |
| MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 61 | Target Retirement Date | VRSAX vs LTTIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 0.73 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 65 | Target Retirement Date | VRSAX vs FRIMX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VRSAX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VRSAX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Apple Inc (AAPL) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.41, down from 0.62 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc | 0.41 | 0.49 | 0.62 | 87 | Technology |
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