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How can I find my cost basis and tax lot information?

Updated over 2 weeks ago

You can access your full cost basis and tax lot information for equities via our clearing firm, Apex Clearing. You will need to create an account with Apex Clearing directly to access this information.

To get started, find your brokerage Public account number:

  1. Tap the menu icon (≡) in the top left corner (or right corner on the website)

  2. You will see your account number under the All accounts box. Your account number should be 8 characters, with a combination of numbers and letters only (no hashtags or dashes)

Once you have your Public account number, you can follow the instructions to create a login with Apex Online.

How to access Apex Clearing:

  1. Select Create User ID

  2. Enter your Public Account Number

  3. Fill out the rest of your information

  4. After you’ve completed Step 5, select ‘Click here to start now

  5. Login to your account using the email and password you just created

  6. Once logged in, you can review your cost basis and tax lots by selecting Menu at the top, then ‘Cost Basis’

If you need further assistance, our Member Support Team is always here to help through the Public App chat or email at support@public.com.

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