Overview of Portfolio Tracking tool
You can use the PSX Portfolio tracking tool to keep an eye on your investments on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). With this tool, you can create multiple portfolios to organize your holdings.
There are two easy ways to add your transactions:
Manually: Enter each transaction one by one.
In bulk: Upload all your transactions at once using an Excel file.
How to access the page?
You can access the tool by the left navigational menu or by quickly typing /client shortcut in StockIntel's search bar.
How to create portfolio?
To get started, simply click the "Create Portfolio" button you see on the page to create your first PSX portfolio for tracking.
Next you add information about your portfolio.
Name Your Portfolio: Give your PSX stocks portfolio a clear and unique name. This could be something like "PSX Long-Term Portfolio" or "PSX Dividend Stocks."
Initial Deposit Date: Select the date when you made your first deposit into this portfolio. This helps with accurate record-keeping and performance tracking.
Portfolio Description (Optional): If you wish, you can add a brief description of the portfolio. For example, you might write "Focus on blue-chip stocks" or "Diversified portfolio for retirement."
Once you've entered these details, you have two options to proceed:
Save: Click this button to simply save the portfolio details. You can add transactions later.
Save and Add Transactions: Choose this option to save your new PSX portfolio and immediately begin adding your stock transactions.
How to Import your portfolio?
To save time, you can import your entire PSX portfolio at once instead of entering each transaction manually. Just follow these simple steps:
Start the Import Process:
Click on the Add Portfolio button.
Select the Import Portfolio option.
Download and Fill Out the Template:
You will find a link to download a template file. Click to get it.
Open the template and add all your PSX stock transactions to it. Make sure to fill in all the required fields accurately.
Upload and Add Portfolio Details:
Once your template is complete, upload it.
You will also be asked to provide some information about your portfolio:
Name Your Portfolio: Choose a unique and clear name for your portfolio, such as "PSX Long-Term Portfolio" or "PSX Dividend Stocks."
Initial Deposit Date: Select the date of your very first deposit into this portfolio. This is crucial for tracking your performance correctly.
Portfolio Description (Optional): You can add a brief description of your investment strategy or goals. For example, "Focus on blue-chip stocks" or "Diversified portfolio for retirement."
After uploading the completed template and adding these details, your entire portfolio will be imported and ready to track.
How to add trade in your PSX Portfolio?
Follow these steps to add your trading transactions to your portfolio:
Start a New Transaction:
Click the Create Transaction button.
Select Add Transaction.
Choose the Transaction Type: In the "Market Trades" section, you can select from the following common trade types on the PSX:
Buy: Use this for any shares you purchase.
Sell: Use this for any shares you sell.
Bonus: Record bonus shares you receive from a company. These are free shares given to existing shareholders.
Rights: Use this to record shares you acquire through a rights issue, where a company offers new shares to existing shareholders at a discount.
Enter Trade Details:
Date: Enter the exact date the transaction occurred.
Other Information: Fill in the remaining details about the trade, such as the stock symbol, quantity of shares, and price per share.
Save Your Transaction:
Once you've entered all the information, click Save to view your updated portfolio returns.
Alternatively, if you have more transactions to add, you can choose Save and Add Another Transaction.
Can I upload my PSX trades in bulk?
Yes, you can upload your PSX trades in bulk to save time from entering each one manually. This is a great way to quickly update your portfolio with a large number of transactions.
Here's how to do it:
Start the Import Process:
Click the Create Transaction button.
Select Import Bulk Transactions.
Download the Template:
A link will appear, allowing you to download an Excel template.
Click the link to get the file.
Fill Out the Template:
Open the template and carefully add all your PSX stock transactions.
Make sure you fill in all the required fields, such as the date, stock symbol, quantity, and price, to ensure accuracy.
Upload and Save:
Once your template is complete, upload the file.
How to add cash to my Portfolio?
To accurately track the cash flow within your PSX investment portfolio, you can add cash deposits at any time. Follow these steps:
Start a New Transaction:
Click the Create Transaction button.
Select Add Transaction.
Select the "Cash In" Option:
On the transaction screen, navigate to the Cash In tab.
Enter Cash Deposit Details:
Amount: Enter the exact amount of cash you are depositing.
Date: Select the date the cash deposit was made.
Save the Transaction:
Click Save. The cash deposit will now be reflected in your portfolio, and you can see its impact on your overall returns.
How to record a cash withdrawal or cash outflow from your portfolio?
To keep your PSX portfolio's performance metrics accurate, you need to record any cash that leaves your account. This includes withdrawals, charges, and taxes.
Follow these steps to record a cash outflow:
Start a New Transaction:
Click the Create Transaction button.
Select Add Transaction.
Select the "Cash Out" Option:
On the transaction screen, go to the Cash Out tab.
Choose the Transaction Type:
Specify the reason for the cash outflow by selecting a transaction type. Common types include:
Withdrawal: For any cash you manually withdraw.
CDC Charges: To account for charges from the Central Depository Company of Pakistan.
Taxes: To record any taxes deducted from your investment account.
Other: For any other type of cash outflow.
Enter Cash Out Details:
Amount: Enter the exact amount of cash that was withdrawn or paid out.
Date: Select the date the transaction occurred.
Save the Transaction:
Click Save. This will update your portfolio, and you can see how the cash outflow has affected your returns and cash balance.
How to Set Up Automatic Commission Slabs?
Setting up an automatic commission slab can save you time by automatically calculating brokerage fees on your future trades. Here's how to do it for a specific portfolio:
Access the Commission Settings:
Find the Create Transaction button on top right side.
Click on the three dots to the right of it.
From the dropdown menu, select Edit Commission Slab.
Define Your Commission Slab:
Set the Commission Rate: Enter the commission percentage (e.g., 0.15%) that applies to your trades.
Set the Range (if applicable): If your brokerage has a tiered structure, you may need to define the trade value range (e.g., up to PKR 10,000) for this specific rate.
Important Notes:
Future Transactions Only: This setting will only be applied to new transactions you add going forward. It will not change the commission for any trades already in your portfolio.
Portfolio-Specific: This commission slab only applies to the portfolio you are currently in. You'll need to set it up individually for each portfolio.
Manual Override: If you manually enter a commission amount when adding a trade, that value will take precedence over the automatic slab.
How to Set up automatic charges (like taxes, cdc and nccpl charges) in my portfolio?
To ensure your portfolio's performance is calculated accurately, you can set up automatic charges for taxes and other regulatory fees. This saves you from manually entering them for every transaction. Here's how to do it:
Access the Charges Settings:
Find the Create Transaction button on the top right side of your screen.
Click on the three dots next to it.
From the dropdown menu, select Edit Other Charges.
Define Your Automatic Charges:
In the settings window, you can set up automatic calculations for various charges. You have the option to set rules for the following:
CDC Charges: Fees from the Central Depository Company of Pakistan.
NCCPL Charges: Fees from the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited.
SECP Charges: Fees from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT): Applicable tax on profits from the sale of shares.
Withholding Tax: Tax deducted at the source of your income.
Sales Tax: Any sales tax applicable to your transactions.
Any Other Charges: For miscellaneous fees not listed above.
Important Notes:
Future Transactions Only: These automatic charges will only be applied to new transactions you add from this point forward. They will not be retroactively applied to trades already in your portfolio.
Portfolio-Specific: These settings are tied to the specific portfolio you are currently in. You must configure them for each of your portfolios individually.
Manual Override: If you enter a charge amount manually when adding a trade, that value will override the automatic calculation for that specific transaction.
How can I see my returns with the cash payouts that I have received?
Here's how to view returns that include any cash payouts/ cash dividends you have received from your investments at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Toggle the View:
Look for the toggle "With payouts" and "Without Payouts" on top.
Move this toggle to the "With Payouts" position to include all cash payouts in your performance calculation.
View Dividends Received:
You can also see a detailed breakdown of all the dividends you have received.
Navigate to the Transaction Summary section at bottom of the portfolio page.
Here, you'll find a list of all your transactions, including a clear record of each cash dividend payout.
Can I download my portfolio?
You can easily export your portfolio summary or a detailed transaction history of your PSX Portfolio to an Excel file for further analysis or record-keeping. Click on the "Export Excel" button.
