Buying bonds

Use this transaction type to record bonds bought.

1. Select the investment account you want to use and click the Transactions tab..

2. Click the Transactions tab and then click the New Transaction icon in the register toolbar.

3. Select Buy Bonds from the Transaction Types list.

4. Add these details:

   • Date - Enter the date of purchase. This is important if you want to track complete investment performance and tax information.

   • Bond Description - Select name of the bond from the drop-down list.

   • Face Value - Enter the face value (par value) of the bonds purchased.

   • Price - Enter the price per $100.

   • Commission - Enter the amount paid towards commission. Based on the amount entered as commission, the principal/cost basis is adjusted.

   • Memo - Enter the note you want to associate with the transaction.

   • Tags - Enter the tags that you want to use when searching for the transaction.

5. To add an attachment, go to the Attachments tab, click the Add attachment button, and select the file you want to attach to the transaction.

6. Click Save when you are done.