Capital gains distributions from mutual funds are usually minor, especially with broadly diversified index funds. In terms of the after-tax money eventually available from an investment, it makes no difference when the tax on the capital gains is paid, provided that the tax RATE is no different. But the difference between mutual funds and ETFs in that regard is a minor consideration for me and should also be for most other investors.
For me, it is a matter of control and knowing when I can lock in a gain or even a loss specifically as it applies to my particular tax scenario for a given tax year. I have done the math many times and it is to my personal benefit to go with ETFs.
I have been unpleasantly surprised by huge cap gains from mutual funds in previous tax years—even pushing me into a higher tax bracket more than once—and I had no control over it whatsoever. ETFs are a whole lot simpler to me than dealing with mutual funds—which I did for many years. That is my personal experience with both ETFs and mutual funds.
It is up to the individual investor and their personal experiences with both. I will take an ETF anyday over a mutual fund. One of the characteristics of a financial system based largely on free market principles is that individuals have the right to make their own investment decisions, but that also entails a responsibility for assuming the risk of losses or, at least, below-market returns. It is fine for people to publicize decisions that they have made that worked out well for THEM.
But they are doing the public a disservice if they imply that everybody would benefit by following the same practices.
You are not the only one who has a background in economics Curtis S. Welcome to my club, although I do not tout it at every chance in print. You remind me of an economics professor I once had who overcomplicated every query beyond necessity and the results were a mish-mash so confusing to students that the original point was lost and the student left to ponder what the heck the professor said. Your post on August 21 is an example of same—written in a foggy maze of confusion which has no actual point when an attempt is made to analyze it.
I read it twice and gave up. One thing is for sure after reading all of the posts about ETFs. They remain misunderstood by many. Why they remain so misunderstood is beyond me. As I have previously commented, an investor must follow his own gut instincts. Personally, I have been very successful with ETFs since their inception. I have had no negative experiences with them vs. Yes, a degree or two in economics helps of course; however, I have found investing to be an art to be learned through personal experience, extensive research—and also a lot of luck.
Regards to all. This is my very last post on ETFs—an investment product not fully understood by many investors—and that is a shame. Tax-advantaged accounts it would not be a taxable event. In taxable accounts it may be a taxable event. But if you call Vanguard and have them do it, then it is a non-taxable event. The change will take a bit longer having Vanguard do it, but no tax.
How about it Vanguard? Am I mistaken? If you decide in the future to sell your Vanguard ETF Shares and repurchase conventional shares, that transaction could be taxable.
If you have questions, contact us. If you own your Vanguard mutual fund shares through another broker, keep in mind that some brokers may not be able to convert fractional shares, which could result in a modest taxable gain for you.
Other brokers may also charge a fee for a conversion. Contact your broker for more information. In having an ETF was the kiss of the death. The could be bought as everyone wanted out but the ETF was not allowing anyone to get their money out. Or more importantly are the ETF allowing people to exit in a down market?
Remember that for ETFs that they trade at a market price rather than the exact value of the containing securities NAV price. Also, there is the bid-ask spread that you must negotiate mutual funds do not have this spread as the buyer-seller receive the same price.
For long-term investments, these tend to matter very little over time. However, both can be significant during strong market movements. I am not certain what the case was back in it was before I started investing , but during March there were some ETFs with major discrepancies between the market price and the NAV price.
If you are investing in ETFs like I usually do, I would recommend treating it like a mutual fund and hold them during these bear storms I use ETFs a lot for their more selective positions and lower minimums. Usually, re-balancing would suggest you buy rather than sell; I actually bought quite a bit during this time because of discounts and it worked out for me. For traders and those with short-term horizons; it is just a risk you must accept. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile.
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