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Understanding the dashboard

Learn how to read and navigate your portfolio dashboard, including summary cards, charts, and the holdings table.

Your dashboard is the central hub for monitoring your portfolio. This guide explains each section and how to use it effectively.

Summary cards

At the top of your dashboard, you'll see summary cards showing key metrics:

Total value

Your portfolio's current market value based on live prices. This updates throughout market hours.

Total gain/loss

How much your portfolio has gained or lost overall:

  • Dollar amount — The actual money gained or lost
  • Percentage — Your return as a percentage of invested capital

Green indicates a gain, red indicates a loss.

Today's change

How much your portfolio value has changed since market open (or since midnight for crypto, which trades 24/7).

Performance chart

The performance chart shows your portfolio value over time. Use it to:

  • Track trends — See if your portfolio is growing
  • Spot patterns — Identify seasonal or market-wide movements
  • Compare periods — Switch between different time ranges

Time ranges

Select from several time ranges:

  • 1D — Past day
  • 1W — Past week
  • 1M — Past month
  • 3M — Past three months
  • 6M — Past six months
  • 1Y — Past year
  • 5Y — Past five years
  • MAX — All available history

Interacting with the chart

  • Hover on any point to see the exact value on that date
  • Click on a date to view your portfolio as it was on that day (time travel feature)

Holdings table

Below the charts, you'll find your holdings listed in a table showing:

ColumnDescription
SymbolStock ticker or crypto symbol
NameCompany or cryptocurrency name
SharesNumber of shares/units owned
PriceCurrent market price
ValueCurrent market value (shares × price)
CostYour average cost per share
Gain/LossProfit or loss on this holding
% GainReturn as a percentage

Sorting

Click any column header to sort by that column. Click again to reverse the sort order.

Searching

Use the search box to filter holdings by name or symbol. Useful for large portfolios.

Allocation chart

The pie chart shows how your portfolio is distributed:

  • By asset — See how much each holding contributes to your total
  • By market — See the split between US, Australian, and crypto holdings

This helps ensure your portfolio is diversified according to your goals.

Navigation

The sidebar (or bottom navigation on mobile) lets you access:

  • Portfolio — Your main dashboard
  • Watchlist — Stocks you're watching but don't own (PRO)
  • Markets — Explore market indices and search for stocks
  • Account — Account settings, subscription, and preferences

What's next?

Now that you understand the dashboard, explore these features:

  • Learn about different portfolio types and when to use each
  • Set up your watchlist to track stocks you're interested in
  • Explore the markets section to discover new investments

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