How do you edit data in a brokerage account i.e. the # of shares?

Question

I incorrectly entered the wrong number of shares of a mutual fund when I created a new investment - brokerage account.  I do not see anywhere where I can fix the incorrect data.

Frankx · Accepted Answer

Hi @pcuhl

You should be able to edit the initial entry you made.  Open up the brokerage account register in Quicken and find the first entry.  If you click on the entry, you should see an "Edit" button within the highlighted entry.  If you click on the button, it will open up a window where you can change the number of shares to the correct number.

Let me know f you have any followups.

Frankx

Jim_Harman · Accepted Answer

If you select the investing account, do you see a list of transactions, or just a dashboard?

If it is a dashboard, click the gear at the top right of the account then Edit Account Details. Under Tracking method, select Complete.

Once you can see the Transaction List, look at the transactions. There might be a Placeholder or an Added transaction that has the incorrect number of shares. Select that transaction then Edit to make any corrections.

Frankx · Accepted Answer

Hi again @pcuhl,

Yes there could be a difference in valuation due to the potential change in the share price between the time when you bought the shares and the closing price of the shares when the market closed.  Just make sure that the "cost basis" of the shares you bought agrees to the total amount that you actually paid when you bought the shares.

Frankx