Blue Bell Private Wealth Management

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Rough Start, Smart Moves: Harvesting Losses and Buying Value

The market’s volatility so far this year doesn’t feel great, but remember: every dip creates opportunities. Two of the most valuable are tax loss harvesting and buying quality closed-end funds when they trade at larger discounts, and we’ve already been executing both on our clients’ behalf. 

The market’s volatility so far this year doesn’t feel great, but remember: every dip creates opportunities. Two of the most valuable are tax loss harvesting and buying quality closed-end funds when they trade at larger discounts, and we’ve already been executing both on our clients’ behalf. 

What We’ve Done So Far 

Strategy  Why It Matters  How We Executed 
Tax loss harvesting  Realized losses today can offset future gains and up to $3,000 of ordinary income per year.  We realized losses where appropriate, then reinvested the proceeds in similar positions so your allocation stays on target. Despite the market declines many clients still have little unrealized losses.  
Discount shopping in closed-end funds  In selloffs, discounts often widen creating value for investors.  We selectively rotated into funds trading at deeper than usual discounts to lock in higher yields and potential price upside. 

 

Bottom line: these advantages are built into our process—no action needed on your end. 

 

Roth Conversions: A Timely Opportunity: If the Numbers Work 

Moving assets from a traditional IRA to a Roth while values are down can turn the rebound into tax free growth. A conversion makes sense only when: 

  • Your current bracket is lower than the one you expect later 
  • You have outside cash to pay the conversion tax 
  • The move aligns with RMD timing and estate plans 

Because these factors differ for each family, we need a clear view of your tax picture before recommending next steps. 

 

Action Needed: Send Us Your 2024 Tax Return 

Please email or securely upload your 2024 return. With it we will: 

  1. Pinpoint your marginal and effective rates 
  1. Measure how much headroom remains in your current bracket 
  1. Coordinate any conversion proposal with your CPA 

No cost, no obligation: just actionable insight tailored to you. 

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