Capital Losses Checklist

The Smart Investor's Checklist for Harvesting Capital Losses

Tax-loss harvesting—i.e., selling underperforming investments at a loss to offset your capital gains taxes while re-investing the proceeds to maintain your market exposure—is a popular strategy with investors these days. But how do you know if it’s the right move for you?

Our Smart Investor’s Checklist for Harvesting Capital Losses can help. It’s your guide to 16 essential criteria you should consider when deciding which investments to offload and when. You’ll gain more clear-eyed understanding of:

  • The effect harvesting losses may have on your overall portfolio goals
  • Some common pitfalls and rules to be aware of when harvesting losses
  • The potential tax benefits and consequences that may arise
  • And more!
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