While TraderSync offers powerful insights into your trading performance, attempting to perfectly match your account balance stats with your broker’s statements can be a frustrating endeavor. Here’s why, and how to approach account adjustments effectively.
What are Account Adjustments?
These are transactions that affect your account balance but aren’t directly related to trades:
- Deposits and Withdrawals
- Internal Transfers (between sub-accounts, if applicable)
- Broker Fees (interest, transfer fees, wire fees, margin interest, etc.)
- Dividends, Interest, or Borrow Fees
- … and more!
Why Matching Is Difficult
- Incomplete Broker Data: Not all brokers provide a detailed breakdown of every fee or adjustment impacting your balance.
- Reporting Differences: Brokers may calculate account balances in unique ways (e.g., settled vs. unsettled funds) that don’t perfectly align with TraderSync’s calculations.
- The Time Investment: Manually tracking down and inputting every adjustment can be incredibly time-consuming and prone to error.
TraderSync’s Recommendation
We strongly advise focusing on analyzing your trading performance, rather than fixating on an exact account balance match. Account adjustments are provided as a tool for those willing to put in the significant effort, but the results may still be imperfect due to factors outside your control.
