Tax-Aware Long-Short vs. Tax Loss Harvesting: Which Strategy Actually Adds More Value?

Описание: Tax-loss harvesting (TLH) has evolved from a manual, year-end process into a sophisticated, automated technique — but even the most modern versions still have major limitations, especially in rising markets. In this video, Hilary Hendershott breaks down how Tax-Aware Long-Short (TALS), implemented through AQR Flex SMA, compares to both ETF-based TLH and direct indexing using real model-based data.

You’ll learn:
• How ETF-based TLH works and where it falls short
• Why direct indexing creates more loss-harvesting opportunities
• Why both of these approaches eventually lose efficiency
• How TALS generates losses in both up and down markets
• The real 12-month comparison: ETF TLH vs. Direct Indexing vs. TALS
• How TALS harvested over $356K in losses — and even over $1M in an aggressive model

For tax-sensitive investors, the data is clear: thoughtful loss-harvesting and tax-aware long-short tools can dramatically improve long-term tax outcomes — and keep more wealth working for you.
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Timestamps
00:05 – Why HWM created Ultra Tax Efficient Wealth Management® (UTEWM®).
00:31 – Why AQR Flex SMA was chosen after deep due diligence.
01:07 – History of tax-loss harvesting and wash-sale challenges.
01:33 – ETF-based TLH and how automation improved the process.
02:34 – Introducing TALS: tax-aware long-short investing.
02:45 – How long and short positions generate losses in all markets.
03:00 – Why TALS provides far more consistent tax losses over time.
03:09 – Trade-offs: costs, risks, and benefits of each method.
03:56 – Direct indexing harvested 2.5x more losses than ETF TLH.
04:30 – Aggressive TALS models generated over $1M in losses.
05:27 – Key takeaway: TLH + TALS can turn drops into tax benefits.
05:49 – CTA: Schedule a complimentary conversation.