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How do I find a stock’s date of death value? When a client passes away, most likely you’ll be asked for the valuation of the estate on the date of death. Can you retrieve this information from PortfolioCenter?
Why is there a positive Dollar Gain and a negative Time Weighted Return? Or vice versa? A positive Dollar Gain and a negative Time Weighted Return (or vice versa) occur more frequently than you might expect. Here's how it happens.
Time Warner Cable merger with Charter Communication Inc On May 18, 2016, Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) merged with Time Warner Cable Inc (TWR). If you have clients that held CHTR prior to the merger you need to handle this stock split a little differently.
What’s the difference between Time Weighted Return and Internal Rate of Return? PortfolioCenter provides two main performance calculations: Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWR). What's the difference?
Switching to Schwab Tax Lot Optimizer With the new matching method called "Tax Lot Optimizer", you can produce the smallest capital gain or largest capital loss when selling positions. Here's how to switch.
SEC Audit: Producing a trade blotter When the SEC Auditor knocks on your door, one item he will request is a spreadsheet containing a trade blotter for the time period under review. The easiest way to retrieve this information is using the Export Wizard.
How does Schwab process Tax Lot Optimizer? Need some help understanding how Schwab processes trade lots when using the Tax Lot Optimizer? The method takes losses before and gains.
Schwab Account Type Codes Confused about what the codes mean in the Schwab account type field? Here's the list.
Aloca (AA) spinoff Arconic (ARNC) On November 1, 2016, Alcoa Inc became two companies. The original Arcon shares (AA) became Arconic Inc (ARNC). Then ARNC spunoff a new Alcoa Corp (AA). Great news for investors, but a headache for PortfolioCenter users.
Cost basis adjusted, now what? Broker says: "Cost Basis Adjusted. No Action Required." But the cost basis in PortfolioCenter no longer reconciles with the broker. Now what?
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How do I find a stock’s date of death value? When a client passes away, most likely you’ll be asked for the valuation of the estate on the date of death. Can you retrieve this information from PortfolioCenter?
2017 Stock Market Holidays In 2017 The New York Stock Exchange will be closed for the following Holidays.
How does Schwab process Tax Lot Optimizer? Need some help understanding how Schwab processes trade lots when using the Tax Lot Optimizer? The method takes losses before and gains.
Schwab Account Type Codes Confused about what the codes mean in the Schwab account type field? Here's the list.
Understanding the Schwab Interface File Types Confused about the various files available for the Schwab Interface? Here are the differences between the 3 types of files.
Schwab Technology News Updates on Schwab's PortfolioCenter Hosted, Openview Gateway, and Integrated Office and eReports.
Explain the Contributions and Withdrawals on my PortfolioCenter performance report The client insists he didn't withdraw that much money from his accounts. How do you verify net contributions on your PortfolioCenter performance reports?
Understanding the 5 Matching Methods in PortfolioCenter The matching method you select for closing transactions greatly influences cost basis and your clients' taxes. Make sure you understand the 5 options available in PortfolioCenter.
When NET framework breaks PortfolioCenter Have you seen this error (or one like it) when using PortfolioCenter? I got this error when trying to use the Trade Lot Reconciliation Tool after Windows upgraded itself. Not only would the Trade Lot Reconciliation Tool fail, PortfolioCenter would crash instead of closing properly. None of these steps solved the problem, even though they are typically good things to try in this kind of situation. Restarting the computer.Reindexing the database.Checking the database.Updating the database statistics.Stopping/starting Microsoft's NET Framework. The solution is to repair Microsoft's Net Framework. Step 1: Manually stop NET Framework. Close all programs.Open the Windows Start menu.Type "Control Panel" into the search and open Control Panel.Go to Programs and Features.In the top corner, select Turn Windows features on or off.Find .NET Framework on the list.It should be checked. UNcheck it. APPLYRestart your computer. Step 2: Download and run Microsoft .Net framework Repair tool Follow the prompts.Let Windows download new files for you if it asks.When the Repair tool finishes, you'll see a prompt to reinstall NET Framework. At this point, turn Net Framework back on. Step 3: Go back to Control Panel and turn Net Framework back on. If prompted, restart your computer.
How to answer ADV Item 5F using PortfolioCenter Your Form ADV must be filed with the SEC by March 31. Wondering how to get the information out of PortfolioCenter? Here's one example.