Step 1: define the portfolio boundary
Decide which brokerage accounts, investment accounts, and cash balances belong in the view. The boundary should follow the portfolio decision you want to make, not the institution that happens to hold each asset.
- List every account that can change the portfolio's allocation, cash position, or return.
- Exclude balances that belong to a different financial objective.
- Choose one reporting currency for the combined view.
Step 2: inventory each source before moving data
Record the provider, account type, currency, data source, and statement date for every account. This makes missing cash, stale exports, and mismatched dates visible before they distort the combined portfolio.
- Use the blank worksheet on this page to map the accounts first.
- Note whether each source includes holdings, cash, and income.
- Keep the original export or statement as the source record.
Step 3: choose the input method account by account
Compatible CSV import remains available only for currently verified import paths. DEGIRO, Investing.com and IBKR file imports are currently unavailable while their financial contracts are being verified. Manual entry remains available for other sources. Upogee does not connect directly to brokers.
- Preview every compatible CSV before confirming the import.
- Use manual entry for smaller accounts or unsupported sources.
- Do not invent a continuous feed where the source only provides a dated snapshot.
Step 4: reconcile the records before reading performance
Bring the sources to a comparable date and check that holdings, cash, income, transfers, and currencies have been treated consistently. A combined total is only useful when the records behind it agree.
- Use the same as-of date where the providers allow it.
- Check that transfers between your own accounts are not counted twice.
- Resolve missing cash or duplicate positions before judging allocation or return.
Step 5: review the combined portfolio and preserve the source trail
Read allocation, concentration, cash, and performance at portfolio level. Then retain the dated exports and reconciliation notes so the next update starts from a known source rather than a reconstructed memory.
- Review the portfolio as one decision surface, not as a stack of broker dashboards.
- Treat unresolved records as data gaps rather than precise portfolio facts.
- Update only when a decision or review needs fresher data.
Choose the input method account by account
The right method depends on the source. Use the least fragile route that preserves a clear record of where the data came from.
| Method | Best when | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible CSV | The source matches a currently verified import path. | A dated file that should be previewed and confirmed before import. |
| Manual entry | The source is unsupported or the account is small enough to maintain directly. | More deliberate upkeep, with control over every transaction entered. |
| Direct broker connection | Continuous account sync is a firm requirement. | This belongs to a different product model; Upogee does not offer broker sync. |
| Inventory worksheet | You need to define scope, dates, and gaps before choosing an input method. | A planning record only. It does not calculate performance or import into Upogee. |
A dated export and a manual record can coexist in the same portfolio. The important constraint is to keep their dates and source assumptions explicit.
Frequently asked questions
How can I track investments across multiple brokers?
Define which accounts belong in the portfolio, inventory each source, choose compatible CSV or manual entry account by account, reconcile the records to a comparable date, and then review the combined view.
Does Upogee connect directly to brokers?
No. Upogee uses compatible CSV imports and manual entry. DEGIRO, Investing.com and IBKR file imports are currently unavailable while their financial contracts are being verified. Manual entry remains available for those and other sources.
Should every account use the same input method?
No. A larger compatible account may suit CSV import while a smaller or unsupported account may be clearer to maintain manually. What must stay consistent is the portfolio boundary, reporting date, and reconciliation method.
Is the downloadable CSV an Upogee import template?
No. It is a planning worksheet, not an Upogee import file. It helps document accounts and data gaps before you use each provider's source export or enter records manually.