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Tracking Holdings

A Holding represents your position in a specific security (stock, ETF, bond, etc.) within an account. It shows how many shares you own and their current market value.

Creating a Holding​

Method 1: From the Holdings Page​

  1. Navigate to Holdings from the main menu
  2. Tap the "+" button or "Add Holding"
  3. You'll see the holding creation form:

Method 2: From an Account​

  1. Go to Accounts and select a specific account
  2. Tap the "+" button to add a holding to that account
  3. The account will be pre-selected

Adding a Security​

When creating a holding:

  1. Search for Asset:

    • Type the company name or ticker symbol (e.g., "AAPL", "Apple")
    • Select from the search results
    • Or add a new security if not found

  2. Enter Quantity:

    • Number of shares or units owned
    • Can be fractional (e.g., 10.5 shares)

  3. Entry Selection (optional):

    • If you have multiple purchase lots, you can select a specific entry
    • Or create a new entry for this purchase batch

  4. Additional Details:

    • Purchase Price (optional): Price per share when purchased
    • Purchase Date (optional): When you acquired this position
    • Notes (optional): Any additional comments

  5. Tap Save

Viewing Holdings​

Holdings List View​

The Holdings page displays:

  • Asset Name/Ticker: The security name
  • Quantity: Number of shares owned
  • Current Price: Latest market price
  • Market Value: Total value (quantity × current price)
  • Gain/Loss: Unrealized gain or loss since purchase

Detailed Holding View​

Tap on any holding to see:

  • Position details and statistics
  • Entry history (multiple purchase lots)
  • Performance metrics
  • Associated transactions
  • Cost basis information

Editing a Holding​

  1. Go to Holdings or view a holding detail
  2. Tap the Edit button (pencil icon)
  3. Update:
    • Quantity
    • Purchase price
    • Notes or other details
  4. Tap Save

Managing Multiple Entries​

If you've purchased the same security at different times and prices:

  1. Click "Add Entry" or "Add Position" in the holding details
  2. Enter the details for this purchase batch:
    • Quantity: Shares purchased
    • Price: Purchase price per share
    • Date: When purchased
  3. Save the entry

Each entry is tracked separately, allowing you to:

  • See your cost basis for each batch
  • Calculate accurate capital gains
  • Understand your average cost

Transferring Holdings​

You can move a holding from one account to another:

  1. Select the holding
  2. Tap Transfer (or the transfer icon)
  3. Choose the destination account
  4. Confirm the transfer

Recording Asset Sales​

When you sell a holding:

  1. Go to Holdings
  2. Select the holding you're selling
  3. Create a Sell Transaction (see Transactions Guide)
    • Enter the number of shares being sold
    • Record the sale price
    • Note the transaction date
  4. The holding displays remaining shares

Closing a Position​

When you sell all shares of a holding:

  1. Record a sell transaction for all shares
  2. The holding quantity becomes zero
  3. You can choose to:
    • Keep it in your history (appears in reports)
    • Archive or hide closed positions (via Settings)
    • Delete the holding entirely

Tips​

  • Use corporate action features (splits, dividends) to keep holdings accurate
  • Review your holdings regularly to monitor performance
  • Use the quantity decimal feature for fractional shares (ETFs, fractional buying)
  • Add notes to explain why you own certain positions
  • Check the Reports Guide to analyze holdings across your portfolio