The Tax Hack Wall Street Is Finally Paying Attention To
The Rise of Section 351 ETF Exchanges in Wealth Management Consider the classic tax problem. You buy a stock for $10. It goes to $1,000....
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How Wealth Advisors Are Using Section 351 Exchanges
Managing concentrated stock positions is one of the biggest challenges facing wealth advisors today. How do you help clients diversify without triggering a massive tax...
5 Reasons Investors Use a Section 351 Exchange
For investors sitting on highly appreciated assets, a Section 351 exchange is a powerful—but often overlooked—tool. It enables investors to contribute assets in-kind to a...
ETF Strategies Likely to Attract 351 Exchange Assets
In today’s market, where many long-term investors hold highly appreciated stock portfolios, the prospect of selling to diversify is often met with the potential of...
Avoid Forced Capital Gains: Using a Section 351 ETF Exchange Before a Take-Private Deal
Imagine holding a stock for years, watching it appreciate 300%, only to see that position disappear from your brokerage account because a private equity firm...
The Biggest ETF Innovation You’ve Never Heard Of
The next major wave in ETFs won’t come from AI funds or thematic plays. It’s already here—and it’s hiding in the tax code. Section 351...
The Top 10% Added $5 Trillion in Wealth This Year — Mostly from Stocks
Summary: 2025 has been another banner year for the wealthy, powered by a stock market that continues to outpace the broader economy. As the top...
ETF Rebalancing After a 351 Exchange
The Challenge When new ETFs launch through Section 351 exchanges, they inherit a mix of securities from separately managed accounts that may not match their...
From Concentrated Stocks to Diversified ETFs: The Tax-Smart Way
How 351 tax-deferred exchanges help investors diversify without the capital gains hit The Challenge Every Concentrated Stock Investor Faces Picture this: You’ve held onto company...
ETF Look-Through Rule in Section 351 Exchanges Explained
The IRS look-through rule makes Section 351 tax-deferred exchanges easier when your portfolio includes diversified ETFs. What Is Section 351? Section 351 allows investors to...
How ETF Creation and Redemption Keep Prices Stable
The creation and redemption mechanism is what makes ETFs liquid, tax-efficient, and fairly priced—even during market volatility. What Are Authorized Participants? Authorized Participants (APs) are...
How ETF Market Makers Keep Share Prices Aligned with NAV
Explore comprehensive strategies for using diversified ETF portfolios to weather market storms while maintaining consistent long-term growth
Understanding ETF Tax Efficiency in 2025
Learn how ETFs provide superior tax advantages compared to mutual funds and discover strategies to maximize your after-tax returns through smart ETF selection.
Can You Use Section 351 to Transfer Assets to an Existing ETF?
A comprehensive beginner's guide to building a solid investment foundation with these carefully selected, low-cost ETF options that provide broad market exposure.
Investor Guide to What Happens When an ETF Liquidates
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