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How to edit a stock holding classification

Change a holding’s sector or industry so reports and filters group it correctly. Quick steps and tips for clean, consistent reporting.

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Written by Navarre Trousselot
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Why You Might Edit It

Occasionally a holding arrives with the wrong sector or industry. Updating the classification ensures your reports, filters and groupings reflect reality.

Before You Start

  • Classification applies to this holding only. It will not change any other holding of the same code.

  • Updating classification affects report grouping and filters, not performance or CGT calculations.

Steps

  1. Open the Holding
    Go to your portfolio, select the holding, then open the Settings tab.

  2. Choose A Classification
    In Classification, open the menu and pick the correct sector or industry.

  3. Save
    Click Save. Your holding will now appear under the new group in reports and filters.

Where You’ll See The Change

  • Performance and activity reports that group by Sector or Industry

  • Filters on holdings and reports that use Classification

Tips For Clean Reporting

  • Stay consistent. Use the same sector or industry across all holdings of the same type.

  • Double-check ETFs and stapled securities. Providers may label these differently. Pick the group that best reflects how you want to view results.

  • Document your rule. Add a short note on the holding explaining why you chose a specific category. Future you will thank you.

FAQs

Does this change tax outcomes?
No. Classification is for grouping and display. It does not alter cost base, performance or Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

Can I bulk-edit classifications?
Open each holding and update its Settings. This keeps changes deliberate and accurate.

What if I cannot find a perfect match?
Choose the closest category that keeps your reports meaningful and consistent across the portfolio.

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