Looking to diversify beyond VUSUX? The mutual funds below have the lowest correlation with VUSUX — 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 VUSUX.
Best Diversifiers for VUSUX
8 mutual funds have low correlation with VUSUX (below 0.3), 0 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (GUSTX) (Government Bonds) with a 1Y correlation of 0.14, roughly unchanged from 0.05 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 99 | Government Bonds | VUSUX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 65 | Technology Equities | VUSUX vs VITAX | |
| Fidelity Growth Company Fund | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 74 | Large Cap Growth Equities | VUSUX vs FDGRX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.24 | 0.09 | 0.31 | 59 | Government Bonds | VUSUX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.24 | 0.17 | 0.07 | 66 | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | VUSUX vs VFIAX |
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Low-Correlation Stock Ideas
If you're looking for individual stocks that move independently from VUSUX, these are worth exploring. The table shows U.S. companies ($1B+ market cap) with low correlation to VUSUX and solid risk/return profiles. The least correlated is Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD) (Financial Services) with a 1Y correlation of 0.40, roughly unchanged from 0.47 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund | 0.40 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 78 | Financial Services |
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