Question

How do tax-managed mutual funds compare to direct indexing?

Answer

Tax-managed funds use strategies like low turnover and loss harvesting at the fund level, but you do not control which securities are sold or when. Direct indexing gives you individual security ownership, so losses are harvested at the stock level and can be coordinated with your personal tax situation, charitable giving, and concentrated positions. It offers more personal control, while tax-managed funds may be less complex and require a lower minimum investment.

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