Index funds are a popular investment choice for many reasons, one of which is their tax efficiency. As Adam Nash, CEO and co-founder of Daffy, explains, in our tax system, you owe taxes only when you sell a security. Actively managed funds sell securities all the time and trigger taxable distributions, while index funds mostly just hold the same stocks year in and year out. This means that by investing in index funds, you can potentially lower your tax liability. But how does this relate to Daffy? Daffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new, modern platform for giving. It's a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) that allows you to easily donate to almost every US public charity, track tax-deductible contributions, and access donation receipts all in one place. By investing in a diversified portfolio of index funds, you can grow your wealth in a tax-efficient manner, and then use Daffy to donate a portion of that wealth to the causes you care about. In addition to being tax-efficient, index funds also have very low fees and tend to outperform most active traders and active fund managers. This means that by investing in index funds, you can potentially increase your returns, which can then be used to make larger donations through Daffy. So, if you're looking for a tax-efficient way to grow your wealth and give back to your community, consider investing in a diversified portfolio of index funds and using Daffy as your DAF of choice. With Daffy, you can simplify your giving, track your donations, and make a difference in the world.