Enhanced Direct Indexing
Diversify a concentrated stock position while harvesting tax losses to offset capital gains. Direct indexing replaces the index fund with individual stocks, generating systematic losses that can offset the gains from selling your concentrated position.
How EDI Works
A systematic approach to unwinding a concentrated position while minimizing the tax cost.
Sell & Realize Gains
Gradually sell the concentrated stock over your chosen unwind period. Each sale realizes long-term capital gains on the embedded appreciation — the tax you're trying to offset.
Build a Direct Index
Reinvest proceeds into a direct index portfolio — individual stocks tracking the S&P 500. Unlike an ETF, owning individual names means you can sell losers while keeping your market exposure.
Harvest & Offset
Systematically harvest tax losses from the direct index to offset the gains from selling concentrated stock. Beta and leverage amplify both the exposure and the loss harvesting opportunity.
Why Direct Indexing?
Investment Alpha with Tax Benefits
Harvest 2–4% of portfolio value in tax losses annually, especially in the early years.
Beta Matching
Match the risk profile of your concentrated stock by adjusting the beta exposure.
Loss Carry-Forward
Unused losses carry forward indefinitely, offsetting future gains and up to $3K/year of ordinary income.
Leverage Amplification
Modest leverage increases both market exposure and the pool of stocks available for loss harvesting.
EDI Tax Simulator
Model the tax impact of unwinding a concentrated position with direct indexing.
Configure Your Unwind
Adjust inputs to model your concentrated stock scenario
How Altar Rock Can Help
Managing a concentrated stock unwind requires precision across tax strategy, portfolio construction, and execution timing.
Tax-Optimized Unwind
Designing the pace and timing of sales to maximize loss harvesting against realized gains.
Direct Index Construction
Building and managing a custom direct index with systematic loss harvesting across 300+ individual names.
Beta & Leverage Strategy
Calibrating beta exposure and prudent leverage to match your risk profile while amplifying investment alpha and tax benefits.
Multi-Strategy Integration
Combining EDI with GRATs, installment sales, and exchange funds for comprehensive wealth transfer.
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This calculator is for illustrative purposes only. Tax-loss harvesting involves risks including wash sale rules, tracking error, and leverage costs. Actual results depend on specific stock characteristics, market conditions, and tax circumstances. Consult a qualified tax advisor before implementing. Altar Rock LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser.