When defining a new holding, use the Asset Class and Sub-class fields to properly classify the holding for data accuracy and reporting.
Start by selecting an Asset Class.
If more detail is needed, choose a sub-class from the refined list. This ensures each holding is classified at the right level — whether broad like Fixed Income or specific like GIC.
If nothing fits, select Other and free-type the value you want.
A few helpful tips
Sub-Class is required if there's a list of options available. For example, if you choose Equity, you must also 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." Not every holding fits neatly into a box. Select Other and free-type the value you want to use.
Asset Class and Sub-Class values
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 — No Sub-Class. Free-type the class value you'd like to use.
Historical holding data — already migrated
For existing holdings in already-created files, old asset class values have been automatically re-mapped to the new Asset Class and Sub-Class structure. You don't need to update anything manually.
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) |
Conclusion
Holdings are now properly classified for accurate reporting. Contact [email protected] if you need help.
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