Positions

Open the Positions tab to view a list of all open positions in your account.

Positions can be found in the Account Detail tool.

Other ways to access Positions information

Close a Position

To initiate an order to close out a position in the Account Details tool, click on the position and click Close Position at the top of the tool, or right-click on the position and select Close [symbol]... An order entry screen will open in which you can customize the order before sending it.

View Lot Level Details for a Position

Lot details for positions that have been filled can be viewed by clicking on the arrow next to the position. This will generate drop-down with the following details.

Lot Level Detail Description
Open Date Lot purchase date
Quantity Quantity of each individual lot
Cost/Share Cost per share or contract for the lot, if available
Cost (Total) Cost basis for the lot, if available
Position Dollar Value Current market value for the lot. This is the number of shares/contracts multiplied by the current price.
P&L - Unrealized Market value less cost basis, if available
Hold Period Indicates whether you've held the position for more or less than 365 days. Long term means you've held the position more than 365 days (one year) and is helpful in understanding the tax impact of closing the position.
Source Indicates the source of the cost basis data, whether it's from a trade, advisor, third party, etc.

Export Positions

  1. Right-click in the Positions tab or click the Actions button and select Export.
  2. Select the save location and enter a name for the export file, if you wish to change it from the default, and click Save.