Tax Efficient Investing in Theory and Practice

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Tax Efficient Investing in Theory and Practice

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The primary goal of this paper is to relate tax-management theory to a set of practical solutions for investors. First, I begin with an overview of basic tax-management tactics, including  techniques,  investment  vehicles,  and  tax-ef?ciency measurements.  Next,  I discuss  more  advanced  tax-management  strategies  related  to  asset  allocation,  asset location,  and  portfolio  structure.  I  propose  that  tax-ef?cient  portfolio management has evolved through several phases: from the traditional style box approach, to core-satellite investing, to overlay portfolio management.

Then I review the early literature on tax-efficient investing and simulate the benefit to
returns  from  careful  tax  management.  In  conclusion,  I  compare  those  predictions  with
actual results realized over the last twelve years by Parametric across many thousands of
client accounts. The long track record, and the breadth of accounts that Parametric has
managed, makes this data set invaluable when assessing whether the benefits promised
by theory have been evident in practice.


http://www.parametricportfolio.com/wp-c ... 11.CA_.pdf
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Disclaimer: I am not a broker, dealer, investment advisor, physician, theologian or prophet.  I should not be considered as legally permitted to render such advice!
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