This dialog records buy or sell transactions for investments with their "Transaction Entry Preference" set to "No Fees". The following fields are contained in this dialog:
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Date |
The date of the purchase or sale. (Example: 11/19/2004) |
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Value |
The value of your purchase or sale. (Example: 1,000.00) |
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Shares |
The number of shares purchased or sold. (Example: 40) |
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Price |
The share price paid or received. (Example: 25) |
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Memo |
Optional transaction note associated with this buy/sell |
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Exchange Rate to Default |
Optionally specify the exchange rate between this investment's currency and the default currency to use for this particular transaction. If no exchange rate is specified, the global currency exchange rate settings will be used. This option is only available for investments that are not assigned to the default currency. (more info) |
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Use Cash Account |
When recording a buy or sell transaction the corresponding cash will be entered into your default cash account. In the case where the investment is not in the default currency and you have multiple cash type investments of differing currencies in the same sub-portfolio as the investment, you will be given the choice of which cash investment to use. Otherwise, your specified default cash account will be used. |
Select the appropriate radio button to choose either a Buy or a Sell transaction.
All entries should be entered as positive value for both buy and sell transactions.
Recording Transactions Without Rounding Errors
Buy or Sell Transaction Dialog