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Viewing Positions for Realized Gain/Loss

Realized Gain/Loss displays the details of closed lots across all LPL accounts on a particular date.

To view the Realized gain/loss of positions

  1. On the Positions page, click Realized Gain/Loss.

By default, the system displays open positions grouped by accounts in the Realized Gain/Loss grid for the YTD (year-to-date) timeframe.

Note: You can click Expand All to expand all the position details, or click Collapse All to collapse all the position details. You can also expand or collapse any one of the position details by clicking on the appropriate <Position Details by the Accounts Header>.

  1. Click All Available, Last 12 Months, Previous Year, or Custom Date to view the data in different timeframe.

For more information on the timeframe options, see About Timeframe Options.

Description of the realized gain/loss of positions

Header Name

Description

<Position Details by the Accounts Header>

The account header displays:

  • Institution's name where the account is held
  • Account number
  • Nickname of the account
  • Total market value of the account
  • Market value of securities in percentage

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Column Name

Description

Acquisition Date

Displays the purchase date of the security.

Symbol/CUSIP

Displays the symbol/CUSIP of the financial instrument.

You can click the link in this column to view market research data.

Description

Displays the description of the security.

Quantity

Displays the number of units.

Date Sold

Displays the date when the security was sold.

Sold Value ($)

Displays the sold value of the security.

Purchase Cost ($)

Displays the total purchase cost of the security.

Adjusted Cost ($)

Displays the adjusted cost of the quantity sold, matured, exercised, or redeemed.

Short Term Gain or Loss ($)

Displays the short term gain/loss.

Note: If the security falls under long term gain/loss, then the system displays the value as 'zero'.

Long Term Gain or Loss ($)

Displays the long term gain/loss.

Note: If the security falls under short term gain/loss, then the system displays the value as 'zero'.

Covered

Displays if the security is covered under cost basis legislation.

Average Cost Indicator

Displays if Cost Averaging Method is used.

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