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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. 

 

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