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VGSH tax-loss harvesting alternatives
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (Vanguard) tracks Bloomberg US Treasury (1-3Y). If you hold VGSH at a loss, these ETFs track a different index, which generally makes them less likely to be considered “substantially identical” — while still moving closely with VGSH during the 31-day wait.
| Held fund | Index tracked | Issuer | Expense ratio | AUM | Holdings | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | Bloomberg US Treasury (1-3Y) | Vanguard | 0.03% | $35.62B | 94 | US Treasury |
Sources: issuer fund page · public fund profile. Fund data as of 2026-10-16.
VGSH wash sale alternatives (different index)
| ETF | Index tracked | Issuer | Expense ratio | AUM | 1-yr correlation | Holdings overlap | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | ICE BofA US Treasury Bond (1-3 Y) | BlackRock | 0.15% | $26.90B | 0.965 | n/a | different index |
| VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | Bloomberg US Treasury (3-10 Y) | Vanguard | 0.03% | $40.05B | 0.918 | n/a | different index |
| SCHR Schwab Intermediate-Term US Treasury ETF | Bloomberg US Treasury (3-10 Y) | Charles Schwab | 0.03% | $13.52B | 0.916 | n/a | different index |
| IGSB iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | ICE BofA US Corporate (1-5 Y) | BlackRock | 0.04% | $23.40B | 0.902 | n/a | different index |
| VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Bloomberg US Corporate (1-5 Y) | Vanguard | 0.03% | $45.03B | 0.899 | n/a | different index |
| IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | ICE BofA US Treasury (7-10 Y) | BlackRock | 0.15% | $41.22B | 0.861 | n/a | different index |
| SCHZ Schwab US Aggregate Bond ETF | Bloomberg US Aggregate | Charles Schwab | 0.03% | $10.57B | 0.838 | n/a | different index |
| BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Bloomberg US Aggregate - Float Adjusted | Vanguard | 0.03% | $162.85B | 0.832 | n/a | different index |
Sorted by 1-year correlation of daily total returns with VGSH (through 2026-10-16). Holdings overlap = sum of the smaller weight of each common stock, from issuer holdings files; “n/a” where the issuer does not offer a free download or for bond/international/commodity funds. Hover a value for its as-of dates.
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Avoid as a replacement: same index as VGSH
These track the same index (Bloomberg US Treasury (1-3Y)). Buying one of them within the window is the classic “substantially identical” risk.
| ETF | Index tracked | Issuer | Expense ratio | AUM | 1-yr correlation | Holdings overlap | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHO Schwab Short-Term US Treasury ETF | Bloomberg US Treasury (1-3Y) | Charles Schwab | 0.03% | $15.51B | 0.914 | n/a | same index — avoid |
30-day wash-sale calendar for VGSH
The window is 30 calendar days before and after the sale (61 days total, IRC §1091(a)). Buying the replacement fund right away is the point of a swap; the dates above are about buying back the fund you sold, or anything substantially identical to it.
Before you swap
- Turn off dividend reinvestment for VGSH in every account (including IRAs) for the window — a reinvested dividend is a purchase.
- Check automatic investments, a spouse’s accounts, and any VGSH bought in the 30 days before the sale.
- Your broker generally only flags wash sales for the identical security in the same account. You are responsible for the rest.
- Read how wash sales work and the FAQ, then confirm your plan with a tax professional.