How to Read Trade Confirmations
Learn how to interpret a trade confirmation document for securities
Example Trade Confirmation:
At the top of the confirmation, you’ll find:
- Account Number: A unique ID assigned to your investment account (e.g., 8JP 012345)
- Account Name: Your organization’s legal name
- Clearing Firm: Apex Clearing Corporation processes and safeguards all trades
This section confirms the trade was executed through your Infinite Giving investment account.
2. Trade Details Table
This table shows the key information from your trade confirmation, along with explanations and real values from the example:
*Note: there is often an SEC Fee of ~0.0008% of sale proceeds that accompanies security sales. This is a government mandated fee applied to sales of securities.
3. Trade Description & Notes
Beneath the table:
- Desc: Describes the security – Advanced Micro Devices Inc Common Stock
- Trailer: Indicates how the trade was handled – Discretion is exercised means it was placed by an advisor on your behalf.
- Currency: Trades are shown in USD.
4. Summary Section
This provides an at-a-glance view of the trade date’s activity:
- Summary for Current Trade Date: 03/05/25
- Total Shares Bought: 0.00
- Total Dollars Bought: $0
- Total Shares Sold: 150
- Total Dollars Sold: $11,250.00
This confirms that no shares were purchased, and 150 shares of AMD were sold.
5. Footer
At the bottom, you’ll see:
- Process Date: The date the confirmation was generated (e.g., 03/09/2025)
- Page Number: Page 1
Why This Matters
Trade confirmations provide transparency and a permanent record of every transaction made through your account. They are helpful for:
- Financial reporting and audit documentation
- Verifying trade execution details
- Tracking investment performance
Need Help?
If anything on your trade confirmation is unclear or if you’d like to revisit your portfolio strategy, reach out anytime to your Infinite Giving advisor or email us at support@infinitegiving.com.