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Account StatementsTo find your account statements, current and archived, click on the My Account tab and choose Account History from the left navigation. Then, click the Account Statements tab.
Choose a month and year from the menu, and click the View button.
The Account Statement will be displayed in a separate browser window. The use of pop-up blockers may interfere with viewing Account Statements.
Note: Account statements are not generated when there is no account activity, but you will still see quarterly statements after the end of March, June, September and December.
Reading Your Account Statement
Use this guide to help you understand the different sections of your account statement. View Graphic ![]()
A. Information Update View Graphic ![]()
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B. Account Summary View Graphic ![]()
This summarizes your total account value, which consists of all priced securities and account money balances (debit or credit) for the statement period.
C. Activity Summary View Graphic ![]()
This section provides a list of cash flows in and out of the account for the statement period. Credits include dividend/interest income and other credits, which include deposits and sale proceeds. Debits include purchases, margin interest paid, and money withdrawn from the account.
D. Security Positions View Graphic ![]()
All the securities held in your account are listed here, based on settlement date. They are identified by account type, symbol, quantity, description and estimated market price and value as of the close of the statement period. The approximate current price is obtained from an independent reliable source; however, it is not intended to reflect prevailing market prices.
E. Estimated Annual Income View Graphic ![]()
This is calculated with a projected methodology, taking the latest regular cash dividend paid multiplied by payment frequency. The date and rate of the last dividend payment will show in the security's description when available.
F. Estimated Annual Yield View Graphic ![]()
This is calculated by taking the estimated annual income per share divided by the estimated market price.
G. Account Activity View Graphic ![]()
Information in this section of your statement will be customized to your specific type of account. A cash account is shown here. Other account types include a margin account or a short margin account.
H. Trades Pending Settlement View Graphic
These are transactions which have been executed, but have a settlement date beyond the close of the statement period. This section only appears on your statement if you have unsettled trades.
I. Bank Deposit Activity View Graphic ![]()
For qualifying accounts, this section will reflect cash related activity within the Bank Deposit Program.
J. Bank Deposit Program Balances View Graphic ![]()
For qualifying accounts, this section will reflect deposits held at program banks.
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