The Investments tab in Manager.io allows users to record, monitor, and manage financial investments, providing a clear overview of portfolio performance.
To add a new investment:
If you have an existing investment quantity upon setup, you can enter starting balances via Settings → Starting Balances. Refer to Starting Balances — Investments for details.
Once you create an investment, Manager.io automatically adds two key accounts to your Chart of Accounts:
Your Investments account reflects the market value based on prices entered under Investment Market Prices. For guidance, see Investment Market Prices.
The difference between market value and your original cost is posted to the Investment gains (losses) account. To see realized and unrealized gains or losses separately, consult the Realized investment gains (losses) report under the Reports tab.
To record the purchase of an investment:
If the Qty column is not visible in the form, activate it by checking the Column — Qty checkbox. This allows you to enter the purchased quantity.
Selling an investment follows an identical procedure to purchasing. Categorize a transaction to the Investments account, then select the investment you're selling.
The Investments tab displays:
Investments can often be traded in foreign currency markets. In Manager.io, all investment values are maintained in your base currency, even if traded internationally or across multiple currencies (for instance dual-listed stocks, commodities, precious metals).
When foreign currencies fluctuate, investment prices typically adjust accordingly. Therefore, a price increase in foreign currency terms may not equate to an actual gain in your base currency. Manager.io ensures investment performance is always accurately tracked in your base currency.