Tax-Efficient Portfolio Transitions Using Direct Indexing

How direct indexing can help limit the tax consequences of transitioning portfolio assets to a new account.

Kevin Maeda, Chief Investment Officer, Direct Indexing, Natixis Investment Managers Solutions, describes how to transition an existing portfolio into an index-based separately managed account with minimal tax impact.

There are many reasons investors may want to move their investments to a new account – but liquidating a portfolio and starting from scratch can trigger an unwanted tax bill.
With a separately managed account, investors can transfer selected securities to the new account, selling only as much as necessary for proper diversification.
Because each account is customized, investors can specify capital gains limits to minimize, delay, or avoid any net taxes.

Tax-loss harvesting is the selling of securities at a loss to offset a capital gains tax liability.

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