incorrect share balance

[glenm]

I have two investments that show incorrect share balances in
Portfolio editor view. The investment currency is $, with the
Portfolio default currency set to C. There is an initial purchase
of 200 shares, followed by a sale of 200 shares, resulting in a
correct zero share balance in the portfolio editor view.
A subsequent purchase of 500 shares does not change the share
balance indicated in the portfolio editor view, it remains zero.
Examination of the data register shows a balance of 500 shares.

I created several trial investments in an effort to replicate the problem.
I did manage to create another investment with the same fault by changing,
the exchange rate adjustment between transaction entries.That is some
transaction were entered with the exchange rate adjustment on, and others with
it off. Examination of the data register shows that the contents are
correct with exchange rate adjustment on, or off, and that the share balance
is non zero. The portfolio editor view, however, shows zero share balance.

Has anyone seen this before?

Thanks for your help,

glenm

[Mark]

Hi glenm,

The currency and status of the exchange rate option should have no impact on your share balance. My guess would be that your new transaction for 500 shares occurred after the current computer date. The Portfolio Editor shows values as of the current computer date. So, if you record a transaction in the future, this won't be reflected in the Portfolio Editor. You can create a Portfolio Value report, and create it for any date you want.

[glenm]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your reply. Your "guess" is correct. I posted the transaction when I received the brokers transaction confirmation slip, which was three days befor the settlement date of November 28. Sure enough the share balance was correct when I checked it this morning.

Thanks again.

Glen