Re: Trouble with graphing and reporting % gains

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Posted by Mark on September 10, 2007 at 17:16:37:

In Reply to: Trouble with graphing and reporting % gains posted by Jon on September 10, 2007 at 15:14:52:

: Hello all,

: I am new to fund manager (and relatively new to investing), and am having trouble accomplishing two tasks:

: First, I would like my portfolio performance report to include a column that simply shows my percentage gain for the date range specified. However, when I choose the portfolio performance report, the "%Gain-I" column shows a number different than my actual gain.

: For instance, one small portfolio I have had an initial cash investment of $530. It now stands at $570, so I should show a 7.5% gain. Instead, FundManager shows 2.7%. Is there a feature or option I'm missing, or is my assumption on this math wrong?

: Second, I would like to graph my portfolio performance with my % gain/loss as the vertical access, but can't find an option for this.

: Thanks!

Hi Jon,

There are several different %Gains reported by Fund Manager. The %Gain-I should give you the number you are looking for here. Please check these possible items:

1) Did you have any distributions (either positive or negative)?
2) Did you take more money out, or put more money in?
3) Maybe your starting report date is after your initial purchase? In this case the %Gain-I on the Portfolio Performance report only reflects from the starting report date to the ending report date. If you want the historical %Gain, independent of starting report date, create a custom report with the "%Gain (inception).

Also, please see the %Gain-I formula:

http://www.fundmanagersoftware.com/help/def_percgaini.html

On your second question, you can plot the actual gain using "Graphs / Portfolio Gain". To see the increase/decrease in terms of a percentage, you can use the "Graphs / Portfolio/Investment Overlay / Price + Distribution". Choose "Help / Help on Graph" from within any graph type for an explanation of what you're seeing.

Thanks,
Mark
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Fund Manager - Portfolio Management Software

Replies:

• Re: Trouble with graphing and reporting % gains Jon 11:27:26 09/11/07 (1)
  • Re: Trouble with graphing and reporting % gains Mark 13:49:01 09/11/07 (0)