IEFA — iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
2549 holdings · BlackRock (iShares) · data as of 2026-04-30
Sector breakdown
Unclassified 97.7%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
IEFA vs EFA 83.8% IEFA vs VEA 77.3% IEFA vs VGK 59.7% IEFA vs IXUS 58.2% IEFA vs VEU 56.6% IEFA vs VXUS 55.6%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for IEFA
Investors harvesting a loss in IEFA 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 IEFA | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 83.8% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 77.3% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 59.7% | looser substitute |
| IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 58.2% | looser substitute |
| VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 56.6% | looser substitute |