> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.edgeanalyzer.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Purchases & Payouts

> Track your prop firm investments and payouts for true ROI calculation

The Purchases and Payouts features help you track your prop firm finances, giving you a clear picture of your trading business profitability.

## Managing Purchases

Track money spent on prop firm accounts to understand your true investment.

### Recording a Purchase

**1. Navigate to Purchases**

Go to **Purchases** in the sidebar.

**2. Add New Purchase**

Click **Add Purchase**.

**3. Enter Details**

Enter the purchase amount, date, and currency.

**4. Link Account**

Select the associated trading account.

**5. Upload Receipt**

Optionally upload a receipt image for your records.

**6. Save**

Save the purchase to add it to your records.

### What to Track

| Purchase Type | Example |
| - | - |
| Evaluation fees | \$150 for an Apex 50K evaluation |
| Funded account activation | \$99 activation fee |
| Monthly data feed fees | \$40/month Rithmic data |
| Reset fees | \$35 for failed evaluation reset |
| Platform fees | Any recurring subscription costs |

### Receipt Storage

You can upload receipt images for each purchase. Receipts are stored securely in Edge Analyzer and associated with the purchase record.

**Supported formats:**

* JPG
* PNG
* PDF

> [!TIP]
>
> Keep receipts for all prop firm purchases for tax purposes and expense tracking.

## Auto-Import from MT5/MT4

When importing trades from MetaTrader 5 or MetaTrader 4, Edge Analyzer automatically detects balance-type transactions (deposits and withdrawals) in your trade history file.

* **Deposits** are imported as purchases linked to the account
* **Withdrawals** are imported as payouts linked to the account
* Non-USD amounts are automatically converted to USD using historical exchange rates from the ECB

This happens in Step 6 of the [import wizard](https://help.edgeanalyzer.com/connections/trade-import.md), after your trades have been imported.

## Managing Payouts

Track every payout received from your prop firms to understand your income.

### Recording a Payout

**1. Navigate to Payouts**

Go to **Payouts** in the sidebar.

**2. Add New Payout**

Click **Add Payout**.

**3. Enter Amount**

Enter the payout amount, date, and currency.

**4. Link Account**

Select the associated trading account.

**5. Upload Confirmation**

Optionally upload a receipt or confirmation screenshot.

**6. Add Exchange Details**

If received in a different currency, add exchange rate details.

**7. Save**

Save the payout record.

### Payout Status

Payouts progress through a workflow:

| Status | Description |
| - | - |
| **Requested** | You have requested the payout from the prop firm |
| **Processing** | The prop firm is processing your withdrawal |
| **Completed** | Funds have been received |
| **Rejected** | The payout was denied by the prop firm |

### Currency Exchange Tracking

If your prop firm pays in USD but you receive funds in a different currency, you can record:

* The original payout amount (USD)
* The exchange rate applied
* The actual amount received in your local currency

This keeps your ROI calculations accurate regardless of currency conversion.

## ROI Calculation

Edge Analyzer calculates your prop trading ROI automatically:

> [card] ROI Formula
>
> **ROI = (Total Payouts - Total Purchases) / Total Purchases × 100%**

### Example

| Metric | Amount |
| - | - |
| Total Purchases | \$2,500 |
| Total Payouts | \$4,200 |
| Net Profit | \$1,700 |
| **ROI** | **68%** |

### What's Included

Your ROI calculation includes:

* All evaluation fees paid
* All reset fees paid
* Monthly subscription costs
* All payouts received
* Currency conversion effects

> [!NOTE]
>
> This gives you a clear view of whether your prop trading business is profitable overall, factoring in all the costs of evaluations, resets, and account fees.

## Filtering and Reports

### Filter By

* **Account** — View purchases/payouts for specific accounts
* **Date range** — Filter by month, quarter, or custom range
* **Status** — Filter payouts by their current status
* **Prop firm** — View finances by firm

### Export

Export your purchase and payout records for:

* Tax preparation
* Business expense tracking
* Personal finance software


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