(Natixis Investment Management) Q1 2024 represented a somewhat muted period from a tax loss harvesting perspective. Investors oftentimes have at least some exposure to underperforming names. This harvesting opportunity varies quite a bit based on client-specific events
The “lockup” narrative around direct indexing suggests tax benefits vanish after initial loss harvesting. Jerry Michael, President of Smartleaf, dismantles the myth by showing how direct indexes can deliver tax efficiency across every client milestone—from onboarding legacy positions to withdrawals, charitable giving, and rebalancing. The issue isn’t whether direct indexes work long term; it’s whether advisors understand tax management beyond loss harvesting alone.
The US economy added 119,000 positions in September, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Thursday.