Help needed with split

[Derek Atkins]

Quoting "John K. Taber" <jktaber at charter.net>:

> ok, ok, I'm at a loss and need help. How do I enter this transaction?
>
> Sell 500 shares of XYX at 31.64            15,820.00
> Commission                10.95               (10.95)
> Fee                         .25               (  .25)
>
> I think this is a split transaction, but I haven't been able to make it
> come out as expected.
>
> How should I do it?

This is explained clearly in the docs.  but basically:

  Sell     -500 31.64    -15820.00
  Commission                 10.95
  Fee                          .25
  Bank                    15808.80

And dont forget to account for your capital gains.  Again, see the docs.

> John

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-derek

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