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1.
What are exchange-traded funds?
Index funds that trade on an exchange. ETFs are generally index funds that trade like stocks on an exchange.
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How do tax-managed funds limit shareholders' tax burdens?
They avoid dividend-paying stocks, they hold securities for a long time, and they sell losing stocks to offset gains in winning stocks. Tax-managed funds use a variety of strategies--not just one--to limit taxes.
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Municipal bonds offer tax breaks; however, they often pay lower interest rates than taxable bonds. In these cases, what factor would decide whether an investor would choose a municipal bond over a taxable bond?
Her tax bracket. The higher her tax bracket, the more likely the municipal bond would actually work in her favor.
4.
If you're considering selling an appreciated investment that you bought 11 months ago, why might it make sense to hold it another month before selling it?
Because the capital gains tax would be lower after the 12 months. The lower capital gains tax can be quite an advantage for you.
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What is the tax attraction of variable annuities?
Contributions grow tax-deferred until retirement. Gains are then taxed as income upon withdrawal.
