Re: Performance figures

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Posted by Mark on August 19, 2006 at 11:00:32:

In Reply to: Performance figures posted by David on August 19, 2006 at 08:33:35:

: Hi,

: I have a portfolio named Indices in which I track the daily closing values of DJIA, S&P 500, etc. I noticed in the newspaper this morning these 12-month percent change figures:

: DJIA +6.20
: S&P500 +4.33

: But Fund Manager reports on the main screen these 1y figures:

: DJIA +7.83
: S&P500 +6.83

: As DJIA closed on 12/30/05 at 10717.50 and is now at 11381.47, it would seem the correct percentage gain is 6.19519%. Do I have a setting off somewhere? I've also noticed the performance percentages for the funds I track are higher than those reported by the fund company.

Hi David,

It sounds like the problem may be the date ranges being looked at are different. If you're looking at the "1y" figure above a graph that is covering a 1 year period, ending on the ending graph date. So, if your graph date ends 8/19/2006, this would cover 8/20/05 - 8/19/06. Notice, this is not the same as 12/30/05 to 8/19/06. Maybe the paper was reporting a YTD (Year To Date) figure, and not a 1 year figure?

Thanks,
Mark
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Fund Manager - Portfolio Management Software

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