Why does the Investing Portfolio view show a different amount for an Account in the left panel?

Question

My Home Office Fixed account is cash and the value in the accounts column on the left shows a different amount than the Investing Portfolio Show Value view.  So, the Totals do not match up between the two lists.

Sherlock · Answer

There may be a number of reasons the amounts differ.  For example, perhaps you're viewing the balance on different dates (check Current Balance) or you're not including the same securities (check No Security).