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Does the Wash Sale Rule Apply to Trading Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)?

Yes, ETFs are securities, so the wash sale rule applies; buying the same or a "substantially identical" ETF after a loss sale triggers the rule.
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Does the Wash Sale Rule Apply to Trading Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)?

Yes, the wash sale rule fully applies to ETFs because they are considered securities. Selling an ETF at a loss and buying the same ETF or a "substantially identical" ETF (e.g. one tracking the same narrow index) within the 61-day window will trigger the rule, disallowing the loss and adjusting the basis of the new ETF.

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