Let's say I own two Vanguard funds, a REIT fund (VGSLX), and the total stock market index fund (VTSAX).
Taxable account.
I want to move funds from VGSLX to VTSAX. Is that a taxable event? Is it basically a sale of VGSLX, with realization of gains, followed by a purchase of VTSAX?
Is there a way to exchange Vanguard funds without triggering a taxable event?
Thanks!