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VXF tax-loss harvesting alternatives
Vanguard Extended Market ETF (Vanguard) tracks S&P Completion. If you hold VXF 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 VXF during the 31-day wait.
| Held fund | Index tracked | Issuer | Expense ratio | AUM | Holdings | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | S&P Completion | Vanguard | 0.05% | $30.34B | 3349 | US small cap |
Sources: issuer fund page · public fund profile. Fund data as of 2026-10-16.
VXF wash sale alternatives (different index)
| ETF | Index tracked | Issuer | Expense ratio | AUM | 1-yr correlation | Holdings overlap | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VB Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | Morningstar US Small Cap TR USD | Vanguard | 0.03% | $77.74B | 0.975 | 73.9% | different indexhigh overlap |
| VTWO Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | Russell 2000 | Vanguard | 0.06% | $16.54B | 0.967 | 35.1% | different index |
| IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Russell 2000 | BlackRock | 0.19% | $77.08B | 0.966 | 35.1% | different index |
| IWO iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | Russell 2000 Growth Benchmark | BlackRock | 0.24% | $13.70B | 0.957 | 21.6% | different index |
| SCHA Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Dow Jones US Total Stock Market Small-Cap | Charles Schwab | 0.03% | $21.66B | 0.946 | n/a | different index |
| IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | S&P Mid Cap 400 | BlackRock | 0.05% | $122.65B | 0.942 | 41.9% | different index |
| SCHM Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF | Dow Jones US Total Stock Market Mid-Cap | Charles Schwab | 0.03% | $14.58B | 0.941 | n/a | different index |
| IWR iShares Russell Midcap ETF | Russell Midcap | BlackRock | 0.18% | $56.69B | 0.941 | 34.8% | different index |
Sorted by 1-year correlation of daily total returns with VXF (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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30-day wash-sale calendar for VXF
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 VXF in every account (including IRAs) for the window — a reinvested dividend is a purchase.
- Check automatic investments, a spouse’s accounts, and any VXF 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.