I've been wondering about this too. I'm also trying to get our investments into Quicken so that they make sense. We also have 6 accounts (maybe 8 now that we had to do a non-deductible IRA for 2007), and multiple stocks/funds and duplication of funds across accounts.
Up until now, I have been downloading my account info from our brokerage firms. I'm wondering if that's a bad way to do it -- that the brokerage firms aren't telling Quicken what it needs to give me the info that I want. So I'm thinking I might have to set it up manually, and simply reconcile my investment accounts like I would reconcile my bank statement/credit cards. The good news about inputting things manually is that I will have a greater understanding of what goes on, and it won't be "And A Miracle Occurred!" and BLAM we have an extra $2k this month. The bad news is that it will take time to do the inputting.
Anyway, Zetta, if you can give me a little time get a little more knowledgeable, I might be able to help you find a solution within Quicken.
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