This dialog is available from the File / Import / Positions / Interactive Brokers (Generic)... menu command.
Position data can be imported from <Account #>_Position_<Date>.csv files, available for download from Interactive Brokers. During the position import Fund Manager will look for corresponding Security files with the same base filename as the Position file. The Security file can contain additional information such as bond issue/maturity dates. If found, this additional information will also be imported.
Video Tutorial: See the Tutorial on Importing Position/Transaction Files.
Position File to Import |
Select which Position file to import. |
Accounts to Import |
Choose whether to import all accounts in the selected file, or only a particular account. Use the "Scan" button to fill in the list of available accounts in the importing file. |
Import Options |
Choose options for creating the new investments. Choose whether to import all positions into a new sub-portfolio:
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Press the "Next" button after filling in all of the above fields. The importing file will be read in, and you will be taken to the Preview Importing Positions page to see what transactions will be imported.
Download Instructions for Interactive Brokers
Importing Interactive Brokers Transactions (Generic)
Importing Interactive Brokers Prices (Generic)
Preview Importing Positions Dialog
Tutorial on Importing Position/Transaction Files