Can't get online quotes for some Fidelity/BlackRock investments

[John Ralls]

On Mar 1, 2014, at 6:08 AM, Andrew Kolbus <andrew.kolbus at gmail.com> wrote:

> For most of my investments, Finance::Quote works just fine.  I have a few
> in my 401k that I can't get working.
> 
> They are all BlackRock investments but have the disclaimer "This investment
> is not a mutual fund."  Fidelity lists their symbols as:
> 
>   - 999525090 (BlackRock Equity Index Fund Class T, price $67.898)
>   - 999892870 (BlackRock Extended Market Fund, price $74.182)
>   - ACI018PH2 (BlackRock MSCI EAFE Equity Index Fund M, price $13.125)
> 
> I have tried using Yahoo and Fidelity as the price source for these, and
> can't get a quote.  Without quotes for these investments, GnuCash reports
> the value of my 401k about 15% low.  Is there some prefix or suffix I
> should try?  Anyone know of any other workaround?

These are probably captive instruments offered only through the 401K, in which case it's unlikely that quotes are available from anywhere other than the 401K admin.

Your best course is likely to enter the prices by hand in the price editor.

Regards,
John Ralls