Re: Seems like an error

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In Reply to: Re: Seems like an error posted by Mark on February 11, 2005 at 14:40:40:

: : On my portfolio gain graph my portfolio shows a slight loss from 1/1/05 through 2/10/05. When I switch to the portfolio overlay graph, price + distribution, from 12/31/04 through 2/10/05 I find my portfolio ending at 100.02. Why does one graph show a loss and the other graph reports a gain?

: : Linda

:
: Hi Linda,

: A couple of ideas... Are you using the "Current" cost mode under "Graphs /
: Options / Historical Cost"? Also, if you've had some transactions
: within the date range of the graph, that will affect your current cost
: basis and gain. For example, if you sold something in the date range
: that would affect the hypothetical share price of the portfolio differently
: than it would affect the gain. The gain graph will ignore any gains/losses
: due to shares not owned on the ending graph date, where the hypothetical share
: price will include them.

: Thanks,
: Mark

For the portfolio gain graph I'm looking at "historical costs". Transactions have taken place withing the date range, but I would think each graph would take those tranactions into account. I still don't understand how one graph shows a loss and the other a gain. I sure the gain graph is correct where I have a small portfolio loss. Since I do have a loss then why would my portfolio in the overlay graph show 100.02? It seems like should be less than 100??

Linda

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: Mark Beiley
: Fund Manager, portfolio management software for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/00/XP/2003
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Replies:

• Re: Seems like an error Mark 18:50:37 02/11/05 (5)
  • Re: Seems like an error Linda 17:30:17 02/13/05 (4)
    • Re: Seems like an error Mark 11:06:40 02/14/05 (3)
      • Re: Seems like an error Linda 18:53:42 02/15/05 (2)
        • Re: Seems like an error Mark 21:13:28 02/15/05 (1)
          • Re: Seems like an error Linda 10:44:09 02/18/05 (0)