When defining a new holding, use the holding’s Asset Class and Sub-class fields to properly classify the holding for data accuracy and reporting.
When adding new holdings, start by selecting an Asset Class.
If more detail is needed, you can choose from a refined list of sub-classes. This ensures each holding is classified at the right level, whether broad like Fixed Income or specific like GIC.
If nothing fits perfectly, you can always select Other and then free-type the value you want to classify the holding with.
A Few Helpful Tips
Sub-Class is required if there’s a list of options available. Example: If you choose Equity, you’ll need to pick Common Shares, Stock, or another associated Sub-class.
No Sub-Class needed for Cash or Accrued Interest—they’re simple enough on their own.
When in doubt, pick “Other.” We know not every holding fits neatly into a box, and “Other” is there to keep things flexible. You can then free-type the value you wish to use.
The Asset Class & Sub-Class List of Values
Here’s your go-to guide when adding a holding:
Accrued Interest: No Sub-Class required
Cash: No Sub-Class required
Derivative: Forward • Future • Option – Call • Option – Put • Right • Swap • Warrant
Equity: Common Shares • Preferred Shares • Closely-held Corporation • Co-operative Apartment • Stock • Other
Fixed Income: Bond • Debenture • GIC • Note
Mutual Fund / ETF: Fixed-Income Fund • Equity Fund • Balanced Fund
Other: Use this if your holding doesn’t fit anywhere else. Type the Class value you’d like to use. No Sub-class applies in this case.
Your Historical Holding Data (Already Taken Care Of)
For your existing holdings in already created files, we’ve automatically re-mapped the asset class values like this:
Old vs. New Mapping Reference
Here’s how the old asset class values align with the new Asset Class and Sub-Class options:
Old Asset Class | New Asset Class | Asset Sub-Class |
Stock | Equity | Stock |
Bond | Fixed Income | Bond |
Debenture | Fixed Income | Debenture |
GIC | Fixed Income | GIC |
Accrued Interest | Accrued Interest | N/A |
Cash | Cash | N/A |
Derivative | Derivative | Forward, Future, Option – Call, Option – Put, Right, Swap, Warrant |
Equity | Equity | Common Shares, Preferred Shares, Closely-held Corporation, Co-operative Apartment, Other |
Fixed Income | Fixed Income | Bond, Debenture, GIC, Note |
Mutual Fund/ETF | Mutual Fund/ETF | Fixed-Income Fund, Equity Fund, Balanced Fund |
Other | Other | N/A (or user-defined) |
You don’t need to lift a finger—your old entries are now aligned with the new structure.