VEU — Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
3816 holdings · Vanguard · data as of 2026-04-30
Sector breakdown
Unclassified 98.2%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
VEU vs VXUS 89.2% VEU vs IXUS 86.7% VEU vs VEA 71.3% VEU vs IEFA 56.6% VEU vs EFA 52.5% VEU vs VYMI 45.5%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for VEU
Investors harvesting a loss in VEU 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 VEU | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 89.2% | similar exposure, different basket |
| IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 86.7% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 71.3% | similar exposure, different basket |
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 56.6% | looser substitute |
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 52.5% | looser substitute |