Example — not your records
Example trading cost checkup
Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2026 · Real money · 1 account · Status: Reconciled
Trading result after recorded fees
-$2,400
Additional costs
$1,100
Classes $800 · Data & software $300
Total financial result
-$3,500
Account equity at period end
$1,500
Statement date Jun 30, 2026 — not a live balance
Your largest winning trade was $1,800. Across the full period, your trading result was negative. Your classes and subscriptions added another $1,100 in costs.
Breakdown
Expenses
| Category | Vendor | Paid | Amount | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| classes | Futures class (example) | 2026-02-10 | $800 | Paid outside account |
| data | Market data (example) | 2026-01-05 | $180 | Paid outside account |
| software | Charting software (example) | 2026-01-05 | $120 | Paid outside account |
Deposits, withdrawals & transfers
No deposits, withdrawals, or transfers in this period.
Reconciliation · ✓ Reconciled
How this was calculated
Opening $3,900 + deposits $0 − withdrawals $0 + net result −$2,400 = expected closing $1,500. Actual closing $1,500. Difference $0.00 — the supplied records reconcile; this is not broker certification.
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