Portfolio
The Portfolio section lets you create and manage multiple portfolios, track transactions with execution prices, and monitor performance with real-time analytics.
Portfolio Management
Section titled “Portfolio Management”Creating Portfolios
Section titled “Creating Portfolios”Create as many portfolios as you need:
- Go to the Portfolio tab in the Terminal
- Click “Create Portfolio” in the top right corner
- Enter a portfolio name
- Optionally set a starting cash balance
- Choose a benchmark (S&P 500, NASDAQ, etc.)
Portfolio Types
Section titled “Portfolio Types”Organize your investments with different portfolio types:
- Live Trading - Track actual positions with real execution prices
- Paper Trading - Test strategies without real money
- Watchlist - Monitor stocks without position tracking
Portfolio Settings
Section titled “Portfolio Settings”Configure each portfolio individually:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Portfolio display name |
| Currency | USD, EUR, GBP, etc. |
| Benchmark | Index for performance comparison |
| Starting Capital | Initial investment amount |
| Visibility | Private or shared with team |
Transaction Tracking
Section titled “Transaction Tracking”Adding Transactions
Section titled “Adding Transactions”Record every trade with full details:
- Click “Add Transaction”
- Select transaction type (Buy, Sell, Dividend, etc.)
- Enter ticker symbol
- Input execution details:
- Quantity - Number of shares traded
- Price - Execution price per share
- Date - Transaction date
- Fees - Commission and fees (optional)
- Notes - Trade rationale (optional)
Transaction Types
Section titled “Transaction Types”Track all portfolio activities:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Buy | Open or add to a position |
| Sell | Close or reduce a position |
| Dividend | Cash dividend received |
| Split | Stock split adjustment |
| Transfer | Move shares between portfolios |
Transaction History
Section titled “Transaction History”View all transactions in a searchable table:
- Filter by ticker, date range, or transaction type
- Sort by any column
- Edit or delete past transactions
Real-Time PnL Tracking
Section titled “Real-Time PnL Tracking”Position Summary
Section titled “Position Summary”View current positions with live updates:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Ticker | Stock symbol |
| Shares | Current share count |
| Avg Cost | Average purchase price |
| Current Price | Real-time market price |
| Market Value | Current position value |
| Day Change | Today’s gain/loss |
| Total P&L | Overall profit/loss |
| Return % | Percentage return |
P&L Breakdown
Section titled “P&L Breakdown”Understand your gains and losses:
- Realized P&L - Profits/losses from closed positions
- Unrealized P&L - Paper gains/losses on open positions
- Total P&L - Combined realized and unrealized
- Cost basis - Total amount invested
Live Updates
Section titled “Live Updates”Portfolio values update in real-time during market hours:
- Price updates every few seconds
- P&L recalculates automatically
- Day change reflects intraday movements
- Visual indicators for gains (green) and losses (red)
Performance Analytics
Section titled “Performance Analytics”Overview Dashboard
Section titled “Overview Dashboard”Get a quick snapshot of portfolio health:
- Total Value - Current portfolio worth
- Day Change - Today’s performance
- Total Return - All-time return percentage
- vs Benchmark - Performance relative to index
Performance Charts
Section titled “Performance Charts”Visualize portfolio performance over time:
Equity Curve
Section titled “Equity Curve”- Track portfolio value day by day
- Compare against benchmark
- Identify drawdown periods
- Toggle between linear and log scale
Return Distribution
Section titled “Return Distribution”- Histogram of daily returns
- Compare to benchmark distribution
- Identify volatility patterns
Sector Allocation
Section titled “Sector Allocation”- Pie chart of holdings by sector
- Identify concentration risks
- Track allocation changes over time
Key Metrics
Section titled “Key Metrics”Advanced analytics for serious investors:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Return | Overall percentage gain/loss |
| CAGR | Compound annual growth rate |
| Volatility | Standard deviation of returns |
| Sharpe Ratio | Risk-adjusted return measure |
| Max Drawdown | Largest peak-to-trough decline |
| Beta | Correlation with benchmark |
| Alpha | Excess return vs benchmark |
| Win Rate | Percentage of profitable trades |
Time Period Analysis
Section titled “Time Period Analysis”Analyze performance across different periods:
- Today - Intraday performance
- Week - Trailing 7 days
- Month - Trailing 30 days
- YTD - Year to date
- 1 Year - Trailing 12 months
- All Time - Since inception
- Custom - Select specific date range
Portfolio Actions
Section titled “Portfolio Actions”Export Options
Section titled “Export Options”Download portfolio data:
- Holdings CSV - Current positions with cost basis
- Transactions CSV - Full transaction history
- Performance Report - PDF summary with charts
- Tax Report - Realized gains/losses for tax purposes
Portfolio Operations
Section titled “Portfolio Operations”Manage your portfolios:
- Duplicate - Copy a portfolio with all transactions
- Archive - Hide inactive portfolios
- Delete - Permanently remove a portfolio
- Share - Generate a read-only link
Tips for Effective Tracking
Section titled “Tips for Effective Tracking”- Record trades promptly - Add transactions right after execution for accurate tracking
- Include fees - Commission adds up; track it for true performance
- Add notes - Document your thesis for each trade
- Use benchmarks - Compare against relevant indices
- Review regularly - Check performance analytics weekly or monthly
Related Resources
Section titled “Related Resources”- Ticker Page - Research stocks before adding to portfolio
- Screeners - Find new investment ideas
- Terminal Overview - Full terminal feature guide