Distribution Entry Problem

[Ivan]

Hi Mark,

I have an ETF which I sold and rebought a few days later. The period when I didn't own it included the ex-dividend date, so I didn't receive the dividend, even though I owned it on the payable date. I am trying to back enter that dividend (not reinvested, of course) to track how the ETF is performing, but FM won't let me enter it, presumably because I owned it on the payable date. When I enter "0" for the value, it doesn't bring up the next dialog to enter "Distribution per share." Not a major issue, but is there any way to get it in?

Thanks,
Ivan

[Mark]

Hi Ivan,

Yes, you can do this. Edit the investment properties, and on the "Other" tab, set the transaction entry preference to "Commission". Now, when you record your distribution you will see a date box that says "For Shares Owned On". You can enter the ex-dividend date, where you didn't own any shares. You will then be prompted for the distribution per share amount.