Viewing Unrealized Gain/Loss of Positions

Unrealized Gain/Loss displays the details of lots across all LPL accounts in the unrealized gain/loss as on a particular date.

To view the unrealized gain/loss of positions,

By default, the system displays open positions grouped by accounts in the Unrealized Gain/Loss grid.

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>.

Description of the unrealized 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
  • Nick name of the account
  • Total market value of the account
  • Market value of securities in percentage

 

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.

Price ($)

Displays the current price of the security.

Amount

Displays the market value of the securities.

Cost Basis

Displays the original purchase price, which includes commissions, fees, return of capital payments and other expenses.

Unit cost

Displays the average price per unit of bond/mutual fund/share. Formula:  Total cost basis (divided by) Total number of shares.

Short Term Gain or Loss

Displays the short term gain/loss.

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

Price As Of

Displays the date on which the price was updated.

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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