Direct Indexing at Adhesion. Index Investing, Reimagined.
Precision at Scale. Index Exposure. Flexibility. Individual Stocks.
Direct Indexing at Adhesion delivers a flexible, cost-efficient way for advisors to implement equity market exposure within a unified portfolio framework. The models are constructed with individual stocks by AssetMark Asset Management and seek to track indexes from Morningstar.
At the Core of the Equity Allocation
Direct Indexing is often positioned as the core equity holding within a Unified Managed Account, replacing traditional ETFs or mutual funds with a flexible, tax-efficient solution.*
As an Enhancement to the Portfolio
Direct Indexing can also be used to complement a portfolio, without having to search for managers with expertise in niche exposures.
Traditional vs. Modern Core
Direct Indexing modernizes portfolios, delivering market exposure with greater control, customization, and tax efficiency,* while complementing or replacing other strategies across the portfolio.
Four Ways Direct Indexing at Adhesion Can Help You Design Smarter Portfolios:
Institutionally Designed Equity Market Exposure
Direct Indexing strategies are built with individual stocks that seek to track indexes from Morningstar, managed by the experienced investment team at AssetMark Asset Management.
Open Architecture Investing
Easily combine Direct Indexing with other equity and fixed income strategies to build diversified portfolios tailored to client goals.
Tax-aware Capabilities
Eligible for tax management services, providing additional opportunities for personalization and tax efficiency.*
Cost-efficient Solution
A low-cost approach to delivering individual stock exposure with flexibility and customization.
*Tax Management Services (TMS) are optional and subject to an additional fee. Direct Indexing models seek to track, but do not guarantee tracking of, their respective Morningstar indexes.
Direct Indexing Strategies at Adhesion
AssetMark Global Direct Index
AssetMark International ADR Direct Index
AssetMark US All-Cap Direct Index
AssetMark US Dividend Direct Index
AssetMark US Large Cap Growth Direct Index
AssetMark US Large Cap Direct Index
AssetMark US Large Cap Value Direct Index
AssetMark US Small-Mid Cap Direct Index
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Important Information
This is for informational purposes only, is not a solicitation, and should not be considered investment, legal or tax advice. The information has been drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed and is subject to change.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will outperform a non-diversified portfolio. No investment strategy, such as asset allocation, can guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Actual client results will vary based on investment selection, timing, market conditions, and tax situation.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. Index performance assumes the reinvestment of dividends.
Investments in equities, bonds, options, and other securities, whether held individually or through mutual funds and exchange traded funds, can decline significantly in response to adverse market conditions, company-specific events, changes in exchange rates, and domestic, international, economic, and political developments. Investments in bonds and fixed income related securities involve market and interest rate risk (prices can decline, if interest rates increase), and default risk (an issuer being unable to repay principal and interest).
The Tax Management Services (TMS) is designed to improve the after-tax return for the client’s account, consistent with the risk/return profile of the investment models based on the selected tax sensitivity. Adding TMS customizations account’s tax and investment results.
For more complete information about the various investment solutions available, including the investment objectives, risks, and fees, please refer to the Disclosure Brochure and applicable Fund Prospectus. Please read them carefully before investing. For a copy, please contact AssetMark.
AssetMark, Inc. is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AssetMark Asset Management, a division of AssetMark, Inc., includes the firm’s proprietary investment strategies. AssetMark and third-party strategists and service providers are separate and unaffiliated companies. Each party is responsible for their own content and services.
Adhesion is an affiliate of AssetMark, Inc., an investment adviser registered with the SEC.
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