Looking to diversify beyond VUIAX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VUIAX — 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 VUIAX.
Best Diversifiers for VUIAX
7 mutual funds have low correlation with VUIAX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLCAX) (Large Cap Blend Equities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.15, down from 0.37 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.15 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 58 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VUIAX vs VLCAX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.16 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 62 | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | VUIAX vs VFIAX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.17 | 0.29 | 0.38 | 62 | Large Cap Blend Equities | VUIAX vs VTSAX | |
| Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.19 | 0.33 | 0.41 | 65 | Diversified Portfolio | VUIAX vs VBIAX | |
| Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares | 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.44 | 58 | Diversified Portfolio | VUIAX vs VWELX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VUIAX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VUIAX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) (Utilities) with a 1Y correlation of 0.63, down from 0.78 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy, Inc. | 0.63 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 85 | Utilities |
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