Entering Stock Information

[David Gilbert]

On Thursday 24 January 2002 15:04, Paul Lussier wrote:
> In a message dated: 23 Jan 2002 22:27:43 PST
>
> Dave Peticolas said:
> >Have you entered a security for the stock account?
> >Use the Edit Account dialog to do so.
>
> Hmmm, this brings up an interesting question.  What if there is no
> stock symbol.  For example, what if the stock is that of a private
> company, say a startup, and as part of your incentive, you're given
> an equity stake in the company, or even options to buy (which you
> purchase as you become vested)?
>
> These types of stock aren't traded anywhere, and therefore, have no
> symbol to enter.  How would you track that?

If they're not traded anywhere, you won't be able to download a price via the 
internet, so the symbol doesn't matter that much.  GnuCash still expects you 
to enter a symbol, so type "NONE" or something similar.

You can still enter a price manually in the Price Editor at any time - how 
you determine a sensible price is another issue...

Regards,

Dave Gilbert