EFA — iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
677 holdings · — · data as of 2026-04-30
Sector breakdown
Unclassified 97.9%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
EFA vs IEFA 83.8% EFA vs VEA 67.1% EFA vs VGK 62.9% EFA vs VEU 52.5% EFA vs VYMI 52.3% EFA vs IXUS 49.9%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for EFA
Investors harvesting a loss in EFA often look for a fund with similar — but not identical — exposure to stay invested without triggering the wash-sale rule. Overlap is one useful lens; funds tracking the same index are widely considered risky swaps regardless of ticker. Not tax advice — confirm with a professional.
| Candidate | Overlap with EFA | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 83.8% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 67.1% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 62.9% | looser substitute |
| VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 52.5% | looser substitute |
| VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 52.3% | looser substitute |