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Wealthfront manages taxable accounts by optimizing asset allocation for tax efficiency [1], utilizing specific investment vehicles like municipal bonds [2], and applying distinct liquidation assumptions and investment horizons compared to retirement accounts {fact:4, fact:5}.
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procedureWealthfront optimizes asset allocation recommendations for taxable accounts by considering federal and state tax rates to maximize after-tax expected returns while maintaining an appropriate risk level.
claimWealthfront uses a shorter investment horizon for taxable accounts compared to retirement accounts because clients may use those assets for nearer-term goals like home purchases or educational expenses.
claimWealthfront assumes that investments in taxable accounts will be liquidated in 10 years, while investments in retirement accounts will be liquidated in 30 years.
procedureWealthfront uses municipal bonds in taxable accounts because their dividends are exempt from federal income taxes.
measurementWealthfront's expense ratio data reflects the target asset allocations for taxable and retirement accounts, weighted by the amount of client assets in each target allocation as of November 2024.