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.

Get a demonstration and more information on the Positions tab.

Other ways to access Positions information

Several tools in the software, such as the Trade tool, Symbol Hub, and Option Chains will display a small position indicator tile if you hold a position in the symbol being displayed. Click the tile to display a pop-up window showing the positions held in the security. You also have the option of closing the position from this pop-up.
The Watch List can also display your positions. Right-click on a Watch List tab and select Open Watch List > My Positions. Columns with position-related data are also available in the Watch List. For more, see the Watch List section.

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.

Close All: If you wish to close only part of the order, uncheck Close All and specify the quantity you wish to liquidate.
Fractional shares: Close All must be selected to liquidate a position's fractional shares. Orders to sell only the whole share amount, leaving the fractions behind will be rejected. The Close All feature is also available when placing orders to close out a position from the Trade tool or Symbol Hub.

Cost Basis Method

The Cost Basis Method (CBM) at the top of the Positions tab indicates the lot selection method for your account, along with a link to more information on Schwab.com.

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. A "W" symbol indicates the position resulted in a Wash Sale. More information on Wash Sales
Cost (Total)	Cost basis for the lot, if available. A "W" symbol indicates the position resulted in a Wash Sale. More information on Wash Sales
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

You can export your Positions data to .xls (for Office XP and later versions), .csv, or .txt formats from the Actions menu or by right-clicking within the Positions display.

Choose one of the export options explained below. In the Export window that opens, select the save location and enter a name for the export file, if you wish to change it from the default, and click Save.

Export Positions...: Exports positions as they display at the top level of your Positions tab. Does not display a break down of lots on positions.
Export Positions with Lots...: Exports positions, including lot details.