[GNC] Setting up an account for stocks

[Max Hilbig]

Hi,

I am a newcomer to GnuCash and finding my way around this application. 
Having set up various Assets, Equity, Expenses and Income accounts I am 
now exploring the Stocks part of this application and have run into a 
brick wall. I have tried to get help from the FAQ area but not found an 
answer to my problem and am trying the User Mailing List. I hope this is OK.

My GnuCash version is 5.4 and Build 5.4+(2023-09-23) and I have been 
following the Tutorial and Concepts Guide accessible from the Help Menu. 
In particular the following section.

The Common Usage Investments Setup Investment Portfolio Setup Accounts 
for Stocks and Mutual Funds

I first note that the figure 9.6 differs from the New Account window 
that my version displays, but I have filled out this window using the 
information from Figure 9.6 as a guide. As soon as I then press OK I get 
a window that says “You must choose a commodity”

I suspect that I have missed something in setting up this application 
but have not been able to find it. Hope you can help. Attached  is a 
screenshot of the New account setup.

Sincerely

Max Hilbig
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