Manually add or delete holdings

Add holdings to a portfolio

You can manually add stocks, funds, cash, ETFs, and indices to any of your portfolios in Morningstar Investor. If you’re creating a new portfolio, choose Add Holdings.

If you’re adding to an existing portfolio, select Add Holdings in the top-right corner.

You’ll see a drop-down menu prompting you to add stocks and funds, bonds, or cash.

Add stocks to a portfolio

1. Select Add Stocks & Funds and choose the Stocks tab. Then use the search bar to enter the name or ticker symbol for the stock you're looking for.

2. Enter the date of purchase, number of shares, and commission (if applicable). The share price will automatically appear when you enter the date of purchase. When you're finished, select Save.

3. Add another transaction for this stock, or choose Save to add the holdings to your portfolio.

Add funds to a portfolio

1. Select Add Stocks & Funds and choose the Funds tab. Then use the search bar to enter the name or ticker symbol for the fund you're looking for.

2. Enter the date of purchase, number of shares, and commission (if applicable). The share price will automatically appear when you enter the date of purchase. When you're finished, select Save.

3. Add another transaction for this fund, or choose Save to add the holdings to your portfolio.

Add bonds to a portfolio

1. Select Add Bonds, then enter the name and current price. Optionally, you can also add the maturity date, coupon, and credit quality. Select Next to continue.

2. Add transaction information, including buy, sell, or mature; transaction date; quantity; unit price; and commission (if applicable).

3. Add another transaction for this bond, or choose Save to add the holdings to your portfolio.

Add cash to a portfolio

1. Select Add Cash, then give your cash holding a name before adding a total and date of deposit.

2. Add another cash transaction, or choose Save to add the holdings to your portfolio.

Delete holdings from a portfolio

To remove holdings from your portfolio:

1. Navigate to the Holdings tab, then select the Manage Holding icon. Choose Delete Holding at the bottom of the drop-down menu.

2. Confirm the holding’s removal by clicking Delete Holding.