Looking to diversify beyond VSPMX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VSPMX — 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 VSPMX.
Best Diversifiers for VSPMX
0 mutual funds have low correlation with VSPMX (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 0.59, down from 0.71 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 65 | Technology Equities | VSPMX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 67 | Diversified Portfolio | VSPMX vs VWELX | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admi... | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.75 | 64 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | VSPMX vs VTIAX | |
| Gotham Enhanced Return Fund | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.82 | 74 | Mid Cap Blend Equities | VSPMX vs GENIX | |
| 13D Activist Fund | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.88 | 68 | Mid Cap Blend Equities | VSPMX vs DDDIX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VSPMX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VSPMX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) (Technology) with a 1Y correlation of 0.28, down from 0.49 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 76 | Technology |
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