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Understanding Trade Logic: Best Fit vs Minimum Transaction

Trade Logic Options & How They Impact Trades & Portfolio Alignment

Updated over a week ago

Overview

SMArtX provides two default trade logic options when generating rebalance trades within the Pending Rebalance tile.


Best Fit (Target Precision)

  • Aligns portfolio as close to target as possible

  • May result in more trades

Best for:

  • Model accuracy

  • Full realignment


Minimum Transaction (Efficiency)

  • Minimizes total trading activity

  • Keeps positions within tolerance bands

Best for:

  • Reducing costs

  • Managing tax impact


Where to Compare Trade Logic

Pending Approval β†’ Select Account β†’ Compare Tax Impact


Key Consideration

Trade logic can significantly impact:

  • Tax outcomes

  • Number of trades

  • Portfolio precision



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