Adding Positions- Simple Mode
A simple way to add position(s) is from the Positions tab. Once you go to My Portfolios and Positions, click the Add Position button.
Then, fill out the form that appears.

- Select the Portfolio you will be adding the position to (1)
- Enter the position(s) that you would like to add, with your buy date, buy price and number of shares. (2)
- Set the "Long" and "Short" trade type. (3) Long is for a holding you buy in the hope you will profit on an increase in value and Short is for a holding you sell to profit on a decrease in value.
- Select the alert you would like to apply from the available templates (4)
- Click Save and Close
Note: You cannot add manual positions to synchronized portfolios.
*Note—The tabs and features you see on your TradeSmith Finance site will vary based on your subscription(s) and subscription level(s). The pictures in our Education Center articles are taken from a TradeSmith Platinum account.
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