Which Investments Should Go Into Which Accounts?

Choosing where to hold your investments can be just as important as choosing the investments themselves.
Which Investments Should Go Into Which Accounts?
Investors can potentially boost after-tax returns by placing tax-efficient assets in the right types of accounts. Maxx-Studio/Shutterstock
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As an investor, you’ve heard about the importance of diversification. You want a mix of assets like stocks and bonds that adheres to your investment goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. But once you have the right asset allocation, it doesn’t stop there.

It continues with taxation—another thing that can significantly diminish your returns. And different types of accounts have different tax treatments. So where you keep your investments matters, too. This is a strategy known as asset location.

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Javier Simon
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Javier Simon is a freelance personal finance writer for The Epoch Times. He specializes in retirement planning, investing, taxes, fintech, financial products and more. His work has been featured by major publications including Fox Business, The Motley Fool, NerdWallet, and Money Magazine.