Question

What is an SMA (separately managed account)?

Answer

A separately managed account (SMA) is a professionally managed portfolio that you own directly, rather than pooling your money with other investors in a fund. Because you hold the individual securities, you gain control over cost basis, customization, transparency, and the ability to avoid embedded capital gains. SMAs typically require minimums of $100,000 to $1 million or more and are commonly used for direct indexing, municipal bonds, and specialty strategies. For investors who want personalized tax management and direct ownership, an SMA may be a powerful, flexible tool.

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