September 14, 2023
What makes ETFs tax efficient?
ETFs may offer some advantages for tax-sensitive investors. We take a look under the hood of this investment vehicle to explain why these advantages are there.
Tax-smart investing
When it comes to handling fund distributions, there are ways to mitigate the tax burden. We offer a range of products and tax-related perspectives to help advisors and their clients go down the path of building tax-smart portfolios.
Capital gains can be distributed even in down markets. What's the outlook for your portfolio?
A number of strategies can be employed to manage your exposure to capital gains distributions and taxable investment income. Be sure to consult your financial representative and tax advisor to review your options.
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Consider ETFs for their tax efficiency
The structure of ETFs and how they trade generally makes them more tax efficient than mutual funds.
Review potential advantages in municipal bonds
Municipal bond funds pursue tax-free income, which can be particularly beneficial for investors in higher tax brackets and higher-tax states.
Consider proven core and core-plus options
Our flagship fixed-income funds offer investors strong long-term risk-adjusted returns and the expertise of a veteran management team.
Explore the potential advantages of SMAs
Separately managed accounts (SMAs) are designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking tailored investment solutions along with direct ownership of securities.
See how our mutual funds and ETFs stack up.
Explore our Fund Compare tool to learn more.
Tax-related viewpoints
October 20, 2023
Tax-loss harvesting: the silver lining in a market drawdown
Market drawdowns can present opportunities for those with taxable investment accounts: investors may have more chances to reduce taxable exposure from capital gains through a strategy called tax-loss harvesting.
October 13, 2023
SMAs, ETFs, and mutual funds: which one's right for you?
What's the difference between mutual funds, ETFs, and SMAs, and which one's right for you?
Compare portfolios with Portfolio Insight.
Take your portfolio modeling to the next level.
Tax-planning conversations are critical
It's never too early to start planning for tax-related events that may affect your portfolio. To that end, conversations with tax specialists, financial representatives, and our own Investment Consulting Group can help you become more tax aware.
1 Learn about strategies for booking portfolio losses
Portfolios with embedded losses are worth close attention—especially when considering how to offset taxable gains from other parts of a total portfolio.
2 Explore replacement funds to maintain specific allocations
Comparing funds on the basis of their net flows, historical tax ratios, turnover, and distribution yields can provide clues around the likelihood of future distributions.
3 Talk to our Investment Consulting Group
Our Investment Consulting Group is dedicated to helping financial professionals through one-on-one consultations, educational programs, and our proprietary market dashboard.
Visit our tax center
Download the latest information available on John Hancock Investment Management fund-specific distributions, including ordinary income and capital gains distributions.
Download our latest tax-planning guide
Get the latest information on tax brackets, long-term capital gains/qualified dividend rates, and more.
Review cost basis information
Learn about John Hancock Investment Management funds' organizational actions that affect basis of securities, such as tax-free reorganizations and nontaxable distributions.
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Important disclosures
Fixed-income investments are subject to interest-rate and credit risk; their value will normally decline as interest rates rise or if an issuer is unable or unwilling to make principal or interest payments. Investments in higher-yielding, lower-rated securities include a higher risk of default. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, has additional risks, such as currency and market volatility and political and social instability. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, and may be subject to early repayment and the market's perception of issuer creditworthiness.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or eliminate the risk of a loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Internal Revenue Service has guidelines commonly referred to as the “wash sale” rule. In short, it outlines that investors cannot buy a “substantially identical” security 30 days before or after the sale of the funds chosen when conducting tax-loss harvesting. This can potentially be avoided by buying a new or different exchange-traded fund (ETF), mutual fund, or security within a similar industry. Consult with your tax professional to consider your options.
This material does not constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice, and neither John Hancock nor any of its agents, employees, or registered representatives are in the business of offering such advice. It was not intended or written for use, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any IRS penalty. It was written to support the marketing of the transactions or topics it addresses. Anyone interested in these transactions or topics should seek advice based on his or her particular circumstances from independent professional advisors.
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