VEA — Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
3863 holdings · Vanguard · data as of 2026-03-31
Sector breakdown
Unclassified 98.7%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
VEA vs IEFA 77.3% VEA vs VXUS 71.6% VEA vs VEU 71.3% VEA vs IXUS 70.4% VEA vs EFA 67.1% VEA vs VGK 50%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for VEA
Investors harvesting a loss in VEA 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 VEA | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 77.3% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 71.6% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 71.3% | similar exposure, different basket |
| IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 70.4% | similar exposure, different basket |
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 67.1% | similar exposure, different basket |