π¦ Financial Instruments
This section covers the building blocks of any portfolio: the instruments you can hold, the transactions that move them, and the events that affect their value.
π What's Inside
π Asset Types
The asset classes LibreFolio supports β from equities and ETFs to bonds, crypto, and real estate. Each type has specific pricing behaviors, dividend/interest handling, and tax implications.
πΈ Transaction Types
Every financial operation that changes your portfolio: buying, selling, dividends received, fees paid, and more. Understanding transactions is critical for accurate P&L and tax reporting.
π Asset Events
Corporate actions and scheduled occurrences that affect an asset globally β dividends declared, stock splits, price adjustments, interest payments, and maturity settlements. Events are distinct from transactions: they happen to the asset, not to your portfolio.
π Related Sections
- π Fundamentals β Day count conventions, returns & growth rates, taxation
- π Technical Analysis β Chart overlays and indicators
- π Portfolio Theory β Diversification, allocation, risk metrics