Maximize Your After-Tax Returns
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Maximize Your After-Tax Returns
Introduction
To reduce taxable distributions from mutual fund investments, consider including tax-efficient funds in your portfolio.
Overview
In tax-efficient investing, the focus is on what you retain after taxes, aiming to maximize after-tax returns. These strategies typically apply to investments outside of IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-deferred accounts.
T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm, notes the growing popularity of tax-efficient mutual funds, even amid recent tax rate reductions.
Understanding Tax-Efficient Investing
Taxes are often an unwelcome consideration, requiring constant attention to portfolio holdings, distributions, and transactions. However, Don Peters, a manager of tax-efficient portfolios at T. Rowe Price, emphasizes that tax-efficient investing is more than merely avoiding taxes.
"Successful tax-efficient investing involves building and managing securities for the long term to achieve strong after-tax performance," he explains.
Common Misconceptions
There are misconceptions around tax-efficient investing. For instance, some believe avoiding dividend-paying stocks is essential to prevent taxes, which is an oversimplification, according to Peters.
Another belief is to never sell holdings to avoid capital gains tax. Peters warns against letting "tax phobia" hinder smart investment choices.
"The selling decision can be challenging, especially with significant unrealized capital gains," says Peters. A practical tax-efficient strategy should accept minimal gains rather than none at all.
By understanding and addressing these misconceptions, investors can develop a robust, tax-efficient strategy that aligns with their long-term financial goals.
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