Unwinding Concentrated Stock Positions: A Strategic, Tax-Efficient Approach
Learn how investors holding Apple, Tesla, or Berkshire Hathaway stock can reduce risk and manage taxes when diversifying.
Why Concentrated Stock Holdings Are Risky
Over the past few decades, many successful investors, executives, and business owners have found themselves in a unique position—holding a significant portion of their wealth in a single stock. Whether it’s due to long-term employment at a publicly traded company, early-stage investment in a high-growth firm, or the result of a lucrative liquidity event, these concentrated stock positions often carry emotional attachment, historical loyalty, and substantial unrealized gains.