Matching to security that doesn't exist

Harish88

Hi - when I download transactions from brokerage accounts, if it's a new security (e.g., Options), Quicken always "suggests" matching with a security symbol CAIB, CUSIP 0CAR..IF3025000. I found this security in the security list and deleted it, but Quicken still matches with this security.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

jr7107

Options sometimes will act strangely on a download and attempt a match to existing. Usually you can hit the "No" radio button and accept the Option using the name. And different brokers handle the naming differently. I haven't seen this with a stock position with a unique ticker/CUSIP.

With Options I have the practice of matching them to a reusable generic Security so they don't start to pile up in the Security list. I put the expiration details in the memo line if it doesn't auto-populate there.

I choose to clean up my Security list where there are positions that have no history and sometimes get created on downloads.