Overview
Cost Basis
Footnotes
Field Definitions
- View Open/Unrealized Positions
- View Open Lots (If entitled)
- View Loaned Securities
- Calculate Estimated Gain/Loss
- View Unknown Cost
- Update Cost Basis
- Convert Cost Basis
- Display Fewer Positions
- Group Positions
- Filter Positions
- Print Positions
- Export Positions
- Customize the Window
For each retirement and nonretirement account to which you are authorized, view a list of equity, mutual fund, option, fixed income, currency, and other open/unrealized held positions.
Pricing on the Account Positions window is intraday. When available, view intraday information in the following columns: Security ID, Recent Price, Recent Market Value, and Recent Quantity. Securities priced less frequently include:
For accounts enabled for international trading, view holdings of securities traded in foreign currency, as well as in U.S. dollars, display.
A shortcut menu displays when you right-click a row. Choices enable you to copy and then paste content into other applications. When you copy a single row or multiple rows, column headers are included with the row information.
View the hypothetical gain or loss of a held position, which is the comparison between its current value and its original cost. These gains or losses are sometimes referred to as "paper" profits or losses, since the gain or loss is not realized until the position is sold. (Calculate Estimated Gain/Loss)
In the Security ID column, select a link and choose Position Details. (Field Definitions)
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In the Security Description column, select a link.
Convert Cost Basis
View Unknown Cost Basis
Update Cost Basis
Change how cost basis information is tracked for open-end mutual funds. Fidelity's default cost basis option for open-end mutual funds is the Average Cost (ACSC) method. However, to use one of the supported cost basis disposal methods, you must first convert the cost basis method from ACSC to ID Cost. You may request this conversion at either the account level or position level within an account; the new cost basis method takes effect the next day.
Note
Fidelity accommodates requests to convert cost basis methods from the ACSC method to the ID Cost method. Fidelity cannot accommodate requests to convert back to the ACSC after the position has already been converted to ID Cost.
View lots (open or closed) for which cost basis is unknown when the account holds at least one position with unknown cost.
On the Account Cartridge, select the Account Number tab and select Unknown Cost. (Field Definitions)
TopAn account may have a position for which cost is unknown. This usually occurs because the securities were acquired and transferred in from another institution. At some point, the customer or third party, such as an estate executor, may advise you of the original or adjusted cost of the security and you can add that information to the position record.
Changes entered on the current day will not be available for viewing until the next business day. The Update Pending column indicates whether current day updates are pending for the shares. If you decide to proceed with your update, a message explains that the information you enter will override pending information already entered.
In the Security ID column for an eligible position, select the link.
Select Update Cost.
Eligible lots list in order by Date Acquired. (Field Definitions)
In the Cost field, enter the total original amount paid for the shares, and press Tab.
The calculated value of one share of the security displays in the Cost/Share column based on the Cost/Quantity entered. This value always displays as positive regardless of short/long position.
Select the source of the cost information:
Third Party
Customer Provided (Default)
To continue accounting for shares in the original quantity, select Add Row.
- Add up to 197 lots to the original quantity.
- To delete a row, next to the row, select Delete Row.
Updates to an ACSC position are not complete until you have accounted for all shares in the original lot quantity. For example, if the original lot quantity is 500, you cannot enter cost for only 250 shares and leave the remaining 250 unknown. This is not true, however, for an ID Cost position.
Select Verify.
If cost method is ID Cost and the lot has not been fully allocated, a message prompts you to confirm whether you want to continue. Select OK.
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If cost method is Average Cost and lot has not been fully allocated, a message prevents you from continuing. Select OK to finish allocating the original lot quantity.
Select Submit.
View your updates on the next business day.
View up to 500 positions per page. If the account has more than 500 positions, use the links at the bottom of the window to navigate between the available pages.
When positions in an account exceed 500:
When positions are 500 or fewer or when you filter the displayed positions to 500 or fewer (Filter Positions):
Note
When you print or export account positions, all account positions are included in the generated file, even if the account holds more than 500 positions.
Group displayed positions by Currency, Custodian, or Security Type. Based on what is held in the account, positions are organized within the categories defined for a group. For example, if you group by Security Type, based on securities held, positions are organized by Common Stock/EFTs, Certificates of Deposit, Units, etc.
You can also choose group setting to display by default upon opening the Positions window. (Customize the Positions Window)
From Group By, choose how to group positions:
None
Currency
Custodian
Security Type (Security Type Sorting)
If you selected Currency or Security Type, grouping occurs only if there is at least one security in the account.
Select the + (plus) or - (minus) next to the group heading to expand or collapse the group.
Use filters to reduce the number of displayed positions to focus on specific holdings. The number of positions, whether filtered or not, displays above the grid.
When filtering by security type, the following selections perform a super search of global categories of positions:
From Search By, select a search filter:
CUSIP
Fund Number
ISIN
Pool ID
SEDOL
Symbol
Account Type
Core Fund
Currency
Security Type
- If prompted, enter or choose a value.
- Select the magnifying glass to look up a symbol. (Look Up a Symbol)
Note
Options you can search by are based on the actual holdings of the account. For example, if you select Account Type, only those account types held by the account are available to choose.
To clear the filter and display all positions, select Clear.
Note
The filter is also cleared when you navigate away from the window.
When you generate a PDF of the displayed positions, choose to include either the columns currently displayed or columns you choose specifically for the PDF.
If you selected Print Customized Columns, do any of the following:
To add columns, in the Available Columns box, select one or more column names and select Add.
To remove columns, in the Selected Columns box, select one or more column names and select Remove.
To change the order of columns, select one or more column names in the Selected Columns box and select Move Up or Move Down.
Select Save & Apply.
The print settings are used the next time you generate a PDF from the Positions window.
When you export a CSV file of the displayed positions, choose to include either the columns currently displayed or columns you choose specifically for the CSV.
If you selected Export Customized Columns, do any of the following:
To add columns, in the Available Columns box, select one or more column names and select Add.
To add all columns, select Add All.
To remove columns, in the Selected Columns box, select one or more column names and select Remove.
To change the order of columns, select one or more column names in the Selected Columns box and select Move Up or Move Down.
Select Save & Apply.
The export settings are used the next time you export from the Positions window to a CSV file.
Choose settings that control the display of positions upon accessing the Positions window. These settings are saved when you leave the Positions window.
Above the window, select the Customize icon; the following tabs display:
Display Options
Group positions based on Currency, Custodian, or Security Type. Choose a primary and secondary column to sort positions, and then indicate Ascending or Descending order. (Sorting is available only when 500 positions or less positions display, and your sort selections must be consistent with your column selections.
Also, to include the value of the core fund and other money market funds in the total cost, select the Include Core Fund and Money Market Funds in the Cost Calculation check box. When selected, the value of positions for the Cash & Cash Equivalents Security Type is included in the calculated total cost (Closing Market Value displays in the Cost column). Clearing the check box excludes the funds from the calculated total cost.
Display Columns
Specify columns to display and the order to display them in:
Print Columns & Size (PDF)
Select columns and choose the paper size when you generate a PDF of displayed positions. (Print Positions)
Export Columns (CSV)
Select columns to include in the CSV file when export displayed positions. (Export Positions)
Positions
Unknown Cost
Update Cost
Where applicable, some fields might display one of the following values:
| Field | Definition |
|---|---|
| % Gain/Loss | The percentage of the hypothetical gain or loss realized if the shares were to be sold based at the current market value. |
| % of Total | The percentage of the position relative to the total of holdings that display: Recent Quantity x Closing Price |
| Account Source | The source of the account. For a held-away account, this is the name of the third-party custodian, such as Advent, Black Diamond. CGF Donor Advised Fund
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| Account Type | The account type: Cash
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| As of Date & Time | The date and time the position was last updated in Fidelity's database, in DD-Mmm-YYYY HH:MM AM/PM ET format. |
| Average Cost | The total cost for all shares, regardless of holding period or acquisition date, divided by the total number of shares. For accounts with international positions, an adjacent Foreign Average Cost column displays this value in the foreign trading currency. The calculated cost of one share includes any reinvested dividends and cost adjustments as a result of wash sales, corporate actions, and so forth. If held short, this amount represents the proceeds per share. Note
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| Capital Gain Instruction | The tax code indicating the source of long term reinvested funds and the way they are treated for Federal tax purposes. |
| Change since last close ($) | For brokerage accounts only
Recent Market Value (Recent Quantity x Recent Price) – Closing Market Value (Closing Quantity x Closing Price) |
| Change since last close (%) | For brokerage accounts only
Change since last close ($) ÷ Closing Market Value |
| Change since last close (per share) | For brokerage accounts only
Closing Price – Recent Price |
| Closing House Req | For brokerage accounts only
The total minimum dollar amount of the position that Fidelity requires the customer to cover securities held on margin. |
| Closing House Req (% or $ per share) | For brokerage accounts only
The percentage amount or per share amount of the position that Fidelity requires the customer to cover securities held on margin. This amount is stated as a percentage of the closing value of the margin account. In instances where the security is valued under $10, the requirement is stated in $ per share. |
| Closing Market Value | The market value of the position based on the price and quantity as of the close of the previous business day. If grouped, each sub-section displays a total for this field. Closing Quantity x Closing Price |
| Closing Price | The closing price of the security as of the close of the previous business day. |
| Closing Quantity | The number of shares of the security as of the close of the previous business day. A negative quantity indicates a short position, or an option position held in a margin account type. |
| Cost | The position cost as represented by the total cost of purchases or exchanges (including commissions). Based on whether Include Core Fund and Money Market Funds in the Cost Calculation is chosen, one of the following displays: Core Fund Amount + Money Market Funds Amount + Closing Market Value OR Closing Market Value. (Customize the Positions Window)
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| Cost Method | The cost basis method of the open lots: ACSC (Average Cost-Single Category)
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| Cost Source | For brokerage account only
Customer (Customer Provided)
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| Currency | The three character, ISO-Standard abbreviation of the currency in which the security is traded. |
| Current Face | The current amount of principal outstanding on the security: Recent Quantity x Factor |
| CUSIP | The number issued by CUSIP for the corresponding security, annuity/insurance fund, or charitable gift pool that identifies it throughout the financial community. Note
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| Custodian | The name of the custodian or financial institution that has the physical custody of the assets in the account, when known. |
| Dividend Instruction | The instructions for deposit or investment of dividends; eligible mutual funds and equities only: Deposit to Core Account
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| Factor/Inflation Factor | For factored fixed income securities
Recent Market Value = (Recent Quantity x Factor x Recent Price) ÷ 100 |
| Foreign % Gain/Loss | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the % Gain/Loss field. |
| Foreign Average Cost | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Average Cost field. |
| Foreign change since last close ($) | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Change since last close ($) field. |
| Foreign change since last close (%) | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Change since last close (%) field. |
| Foreign change since last close (per share) | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Change since last close (per share) field. |
| Foreign Closing Market Value | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Closing Market Value field. |
| Foreign Closing Price | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Closing Price field. |
| Foreign Cost | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Cost field. |
| Foreign Gain/Loss | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Gain/Loss field. |
| Foreign Recent Market Value | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Recent Market Value field. |
| Foreign Recent Price | For a foreign security
The foreign equivalent of the value in the Recent Price field. |
| Fund # | The number used to identify the mutual fund. |
| Gain/Loss | The value of the hypothetical gain or loss realized if the shares were to be sold based at the current market value, calculated as follows:
For positions held in retirement accounts, reinvestments of dividends and capital gains are treated as having $0.00 cost and the calculation and display of Unrealized Gain/Loss is reflected accordingly. if grouped, each sub-section displays a total for this field. |
| ISIN | If account is enabled for International
The International Securities Identifying Number (ISIN), which is an international code that identifies a specific securities issue. All internationally traded securities issuers are urged to use this numbering scheme, which is now the accepted standard by virtually all countries. An ISIN identifies a security but not an exchange on which it trades. |
| Maturity Date | The earliest effective date available on which the security matures; the principal is redeemed along with any remaining interest payments. For insurance and annuities, displays the date the contract matures, as provided by a third party. If an event is affecting the Maturity Date, an indicator represents the type of Maturity Date that displays. When no indicator displays, the date is the original Maturity Date. F (Fully Called)
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| Money Source | For Fidelity 403(b)/401(k) and CGF Donor-Advised Fund accounts
The name of the money source for the retirement plan or Donor-Advised Fund. |
| Moody's | S&P Rating | The rating used either by Moody's or Standard & Poor's (S&P) to indicate their assessment of the credit quality of a bond based on the safety of payment of principal, interest, or dividends. |
| Pool ID | For CGF Donor-Advised Fund accounts
The numerical identifier for the charitable gift pool. |
| Recent Market Value | The market value of the position as calculated using the recent price and the updated position quantity (after selecting the Refresh icon): Recent Quantity x Recent Price. Factored positions calculate this value as follows: Recent Quantity x Factor x Recent Price ÷ 100. This column is totaled at the bottom of the list; if grouped, each sub-section displays a total for this field. |
| Recent Price | The last trade price for the security. For accounts with international positions, the Foreign Recent Price column displays this value in the foreign trading currency. Use of Closing PriceIf this trade price reflects the closing price of the previous business day (domestic) or previous session (international), a Closing Price footnote displays in the field.
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| Recent Quantity | The number of shares of the security based on intraday account activity. A negative value indicates a short position, or an option position held in a margin account type. A 0.00 value indicates the position was fully sold. |
| Security Description | The description of the security, usually indicating the name of the issuer. |
| Security ID | The market identifier for the security. An asterisk (*) denotes it as the core fund, if one is applicable for the account. If the core fund is included in the display, it displays at the top of the list regardless of the sort options selected. Select a link in this column to display a menu containing links; the options vary based on the security that you select. |
| Security Type | The type of security. Positions can be grouped by Security Type. (Security Type Sorting) |
| SEDOL | If account is enabled for International
The Stock Exchange Daily Official List (SEDOL) code of the security. This is an identification code, consisting of seven alphanumeric characters, that is assigned to all securities trading on the London Stock Exchange and on other smaller exchanges in the U.K. It is used to identify foreign stocks, especially those that aren't actively traded in the U.S. and do not have a CUSIP. |
| Shares With No Redemption Fees | For shares in a mutual fund, the number of shares that have been held longer than the minimum holding period defined in the fund's prospectus. These shares may not be subject to redemption (short-term trading) fees. Note
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| Shares With Redemption Fees | The number of shares that have been held less than the minimum holding period defined in a fund's prospectus. Short-term shares may be subject to redemption (short-term trading) fees. Note
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| State Issued | For Municipal Debt securities
The state associated with a municipal bond holding. |
| Symbol | The symbol of the security, annuity/insurance fund, or charitable gift pool. For annuity and insurance contracts and policies, the symbol consists of a 4-digit Fidelity fund number, followed by a 2-digit division code, followed by a 2-digit account code. |
| Field | Definition |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | The number issued by CUSIP for the corresponding security, annuity/insurance fund, or charitable gift pool that identifies it throughout the financial community. |
| Date Received | The date on which the shares were added to the account, in MM/DD/YYYY format. |
| Lot Quantity with Unknown Cost | The number of shares of the security for which cost is Unknown. |
| Security Description | The description of the security, annuity/insurance fund, or charitable gift pool, usually indicating the name of the issuer. |
| SEDOL | If account is enabled for International
The Stock Exchange Daily Official List (SEDOL) code of the security. This is an identification code, consisting of seven alphanumeric characters, that is assigned to all securities trading on the London Stock Exchange and on other smaller exchanges in the U.K. It is used to identify foreign stocks, especially those that aren't actively traded in the U.S. and do not have a CUSIP. |
| Symbol | The symbol of the security, annuity/insurance fund, or charitable gift pool for the position. For annuity and insurance contracts and policies, the symbol consists of a 4-digit Fidelity fund number, followed by a 2-digit division code, followed by a 2-digit account code. |
| Total Quantity | The total number of shares for the given security. |
| Field | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cost | The total original amount paid for the shares. Enter a value with up to two places to the right of the decimal. Fixed Income PositionsFidelity may adjust cost basis for fixed income positions to reflect principal payments. Additionally, Fidelity may adjust cost basis to reflect amortization of premiums or accretion of discounts. Lastly, Fidelity will adjust cost basis for phantom interest received on certain original issue discount (OID) securities. |
| Cost/Share | The amount paid for one share of the security. This value is calculated automatically when you enter Quantity and Cost. You cannot edit this calculated value. Instead, re-enter Quantity and/or Cost to recalculate the value. |
| Cost Source | The origin of the cost information: Customer (Customer Provided)
Wash Sale Disallowed Loss: For a nonretirement account, this indicates the loss associated with the closed shares was disallowed as a result of a wash sale. |
| Date Acquired | The date on which the shares were added to the account, in MM/DD/YYYY format. For example, if shares were received into one account on 5/14/2019 and transferred to a second account on 8/13/2019, the Date Acquired is the date they were received into the first account, in this case 5/14/2019. |
| Quantity | The number of shares in the position to assign cost information. Once you enter this quantity, the amount in Quantity Remaining is reduced by that amount. Enter fractional amounts, up to 4 decimal places.
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When grouping by Security Type:
- Securities are grouped as shown below, which cannot be changed.
- If a position for a security type does not exist, the group does not display.
- The Core Fund always displays at the top of the list.
| Order | Description | Security Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash & Cash Equivalents | Cash |
| 2 | Common Stock/ETF | Equity |
| 3 | Preferred Stock | |
| 4 | Right/Warrant | |
| 5 | When Issued | |
| 6 | Option | Option |
| 7 | Fidelity Mutual Funds | Mutual Fund |
| 8 | Other Mutual Funds | |
| 9 | Corporate Debt | Fixed Income |
| 10 | Municipal Debt | |
| 11 | Government Debt | |
| 12 | Bankers' Acceptance | |
| 13 | Commercial Paper | |
| 14 | Certificate Deposit | |
| 15 | Unit | Unit |
| 16 | Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency |
| 17 | Fixed Account | Annuity |
| 18 | Variable Fund | |
| 19 | Gift Pool | Gift Pool |
| 20 | Other | Other |
Only footnotes applicable to the positions in the list are included in the legend.
| Footnote | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Adjusted Cost |
| cp | Closing Price |
| c | Core Sweep/Fund |
| t | Custodied by a Third Party |
| Orange Triangle | Intraday Activity |
| m | Mutual Fund w/Short-Term Shares |
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