VGK — Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
1214 holdings · Vanguard · data as of 2026-04-30
Sector breakdown
Unclassified 99.1%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
VGK vs EFA 62.9% VGK vs IEFA 59.7% VGK vs VEA 50% VGK vs VYMI 42.9% VGK vs IXUS 36.4% VGK vs VEU 36.1%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for VGK
Investors harvesting a loss in VGK 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 VGK | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 62.9% | looser substitute |
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 59.7% | looser substitute |
| VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 50% | looser substitute |
| VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 42.9% | looser substitute |