Price Source for Mutual Fund and Stock

[Derek Atkins]

"Charles Day" <cedayiv at gmail.com> writes:

> On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 5:16 PM, Yogesh Agrawal <agrawaly at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>     Thanks Charles, I think for now that is a good idea, but I don't know how
>     many people will be interested in having their report shown by the basis.
>     It would be good if we can have an option in the price source, like we
>     have in advanced portfolio report FIFO.
>
> Yes, an option for a "basis method" would be nice (FIFO, average cost, etc.).
> The unrealized gains could be reported on a separate line using the "price
> source" method, or not included at all. But someone would have to contribute
> these enhancements...

I think the way to compute basis would just be to compute the
total count of stocks left and the total VALUE left in the account.
This would take into account gains and losses as well.  That would
tell you what's left and you could compute a basis price.

-derek

PS: Please trim your replies...
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