Looking to diversify beyond VTIPX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VTIPX — 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 VTIPX.
Best Diversifiers for VTIPX
13 mutual funds have low correlation with VTIPX (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 0.02, roughly unchanged from 0.11 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 55 | Technology Equities | VTIPX vs VITAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Credit Opportunities Fund | 0.07 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 96 | High Yield Bonds | VTIPX vs PRCPX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.15 | 65 | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | VTIPX vs VFIAX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 64 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VTIPX vs VTSAX | |
| Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.12 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 93 | Emerging Markets Bonds | VTIPX vs FNMIX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VTIPX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VTIPX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.02, roughly unchanged from 0.08 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 53 | Financial Services |
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