VXUS — Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
8692 holdings · Vanguard · data as of 2026-04-30
Sector breakdown
Unclassified 98.1%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
VXUS vs IXUS 89.4% VXUS vs VEU 89.2% VXUS vs VEA 71.6% VXUS vs IEFA 55.6% VXUS vs EFA 48% VXUS vs VYMI 41.7%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for VXUS
Investors harvesting a loss in VXUS 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 VXUS | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 89.4% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 89.2% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 71.6% | similar exposure, different basket |
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 55.6% | looser substitute |
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 48% | looser substitute |