Looking to diversify beyond VSIGX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VSIGX — 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 VSIGX.
Best Diversifiers for VSIGX
13 mutual funds have low correlation with VSIGX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares (VITAX) (Technology Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.07, roughly unchanged from 0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 55 | Technology Equities | VSIGX vs VITAX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 99 | Government Bonds | VSIGX vs GUSTX | |
| DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Fund | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 69 | Emerging Markets Diversified | VSIGX vs DFCEX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.21 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 99 | Government Bonds | VSIGX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 65 | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | VSIGX vs VFIAX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VSIGX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VSIGX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.08, roughly unchanged from -0.00 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.08 | 0.05 | -0.00 | 53 | Financial Services |
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