Understanding the Platform
In this category you will find helpful videos that help you understand the GrowthInvest Platform.
We are always looking to expand this resource so please let us know if there is anything else you would like to see explained here, or something below that you would like us to explain in more depth.
Client Portfolio Report
This guide provides an overview of the Client Portfolio report, available via the GrowthInvest platform. This report allows you to export a clientfacing valuation report, providing you and the client with all the information needed. An ideal report to use as part of preparation for client reviews.
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1. Reports
First, click on the Reports tab available at the top of your screen.
2. Client Portfolio Report
On the left hand side, click Client Portfolio.
3. Select Client
Using the dropdown list, select the client which you would like to view.
4. Client Portfolio Report
Once the relevant client has been selected, their investment details will be visible on the page. You’ll notice that the information is identical to that shown on the Portfolio Details tab, however, they layout is slightly different, allowing all investment information to be accessed via one page. To note, the detailed roll outs that are available in the Portfolio Details section, and many other parts of the platform, are also available here.
5. Export
To export the report, select either of the highlighted buttons which will allow you to download a PDF or Excel.
To note, if your firm has added branding to the platform, it can be included on the report.
For further information and details on the Client Portfolio Report please review our factsheet “Understanding the Client Portfolio”. For about the GrowthInvest platform, please review our other educational materials or speak to a member of our team.
Exits and Disposals Reports
This guide provides an overview of the Exits and Disposals reports, available via the GrowthInvest platform. These reports provide an overview of all clients and investments impacted by such events.
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1. Click Reports
First click on the Reports tab, available at the top of your screen.
2. Exits and Disposals
On the left hand side, click Investments and select one of the three available reports: Sales; Failures and Negligible Value
3. Sales Report
On the Sales report, you can see all holdings that have been impacted by a positive exit. The table includes information on purchase date and cost, along with transaction date and sale proceeds. In addition, the duration of holding is noted so it is clear where tax relief could be clawed back if it is below the minimum holding period.
4. Select Client and Tax Year
If you wish to view information for a particular client or a tax year, use the highlighted dropdowns.
5. About this Report
By clicking the “About this Report” button you’re able to obtain further information about the report and access additional educational materials, including relevant links to HMRC websites.
6. Negligible Value Report
The Negligible Value report shows all holdings that are currently listed at a nil value but remain as active holdings. If the client wishes to submit a negligible value claim, the information collated on this report could be used to do so. Any supporting documents provided by the fund manager will also be available in the client’s platform library. Please note the report is only showing investments that could be available for a claim and a firm appearing here is no guarantee that any claim will be successful.
7. Select Client and Tax Year
To view a particular client and tax year, use the available dropdown filters.
8. About this Report
By clicking the “About this Report” button you’re able to obtain further information about the report and access additional educational materials, including our own factsheet specifically about Negligible Value claims.
9. Failures Report
The Failures report shows all holdings that have been liquidated, or sold at a loss to the client.
If the client wishes to submit a loss relief claim, the information collated on this report can be used to do so. Any supporting documents provided by the fund manager will also be available in the client’s platform library.
10. Select Client and Tax Year
Again, to view a particular client and tax year, use the available dropdown filters.
11. About this Report
Further information about the report and access additional educational materials can be obtained via the “About this Report” button.
12. Export
To export any of the Exits and Disposals reports, select either of the highlighted buttons which will allow you to download a PDF or Excel. To note, if your firm has added branding to the platform, it can be included on the report.
13. Library
To obtain any supporting documents for any of the Exit and Disposal events, navigate to the library.
14. Select the Client
Select the client whose library you would like to view, from the list of names on the left hand side or use the search bar.
15. Client Library
When you first open the client’s library you’ll be able to see all documents that have been uploaded such as application forms, tax certificates and fund manager documents.
16. Filters
Using the filters we are able to reduce the results shown in a client’s library.
17. Applying Filters
Using the advanced filters to search for a document can be the easiest way to find any supporting documents. In this example, we’ve selected to search for any documents with “loss” included in their name.
18. Downloading Documents
Applying this filter will show only documents labelled as such in the client’s library.
To download a document, simply click the highlighted button for each document.
For further information about the GrowthInvest platform, please review our other educational materials or speak to a member of our team.
Investment Reports
This guide provides an overview of the Investments Report, available via the GrowthInvest platform. These reports allow you to pivot the available data investment type and the relevant fund or product.
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1. Reports
First click on the Reports tab, available at the top of your screen.
2. Investments Reports
On the left hand side, click Investments and select one of the four available reports. These reports are designed to pivot all investment data in a different way, meaning that rather that viewing a single client’s investments that we can instead see which of your clients have holdings in a certain funds or products.
3. Investee Companies Report
The Investee Companies report shows all investee companies your clients have holdings in, whether directly or as part of a Fund Portfolio
4. Investee Company – Detailed Roll Out
By clicking the arrow next to the name of an investee company, you are able to roll out a detailed view of the investee company. This roll out will show not only the clients who have invested in the company, but the information about the investment too. This report is a great management tool, and allows you to see at a glance which clients will be impact by events like exits, for example, allowing you to have reinvestment conversations ahead of cash movements.
5. EIS and SEIS Funds Report
The EIS and SEIS funds report shows all EIS and SEIS portfolios your clients are invested in.
6. Fund Report – Detailed Roll Out
By clicking the arrow next to the portfolio’s name, you are able to see a detailed roll out containing each of the clients who have invested in that portfolio. In addition, you’re able to see valuation and investment data.
7. Venture Capital Trusts Report
The Venture Capital Trusts report shows every VCT your clients have invested in.
8. VCT Report – Detailed Roll Out
By clicking the arrow next to the VCT name you will be able to open the detailed roll out. you are able to see a detailed roll out containing each of the clients who have invested in that particular VCT.
9. NAV Toggle
If you wish to view the valuations at NAV, select the available toggle in the top right corner.
10. IHT and Estate Planning Services Report
The IHT and Estate Planning Services report lists each portfolio your clients have invested into.
11. Detailed Roll Out
Access the detailed roll out by clicking the arrow noted previously. you are able to see a detailed roll out containing each of the clients who have invested in that particular fund. In addition, you’re able to see valuation and investment data.
12. Export and Filter Options
Each of the reports we’ve looked at can be exported both as an Excel and PDF.
Additionally, you’re able to customise the view of the table by either filtering the results shown or by customising the columns visible.
For further information about the GrowthInvest platform, please review our other educational materials or speak to a member of our team.
Obtaining Client Valuations
The GrowthInvest platform provides one transparent reporting solution across tax efficient and alternative investments. Our secure online portal consolidates reporting across both new investments and any existing portfolios transferred over too, to provide a complete solution for you and your clients. This video will guide you on how to obtain the latest valuations for your client’s investments.
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1. Click “Portfolio”
Begin your journey by selecting the “Portfolio” tab and accessing “Portfolio Details”.
2. Select a Client
Using the highlighted dropdown, select the client who you wish to obtain valuations for.
3. Summary
The summary tab will open first, and will provide you with a top-level view of a clients holdings. For a more in-depth view, per product type, select the relevant tabs.
4. Single Company
Across each area, a clear view of the portfolio is provided, including total overall investment, current portfolio value, total distributions via dividends or exits, alongside a range of performance variables.
5. Single Company Roll-Out
By clicking on the arrow next to a portfolio or company name, you’ll be able to “roll-out” the investment and see information on the underlying investment , or information about each purchase, such as the investment date,
individual performance and total return.
6. EIS and SEIS
On the EIS and SEIS Funds tab, you’ll see a detailed view of each portfolio a client has invested in, along with the previously noted metrics.
7. EIS and SEIS Roll-Out
By clicking the “Roll-Out” you will then see information on each investee company included in that client’s portfolio. Including, purchase cost, current value, and any return metrics.
8. Venture Capital Trusts
A key column on the VCT tab shows clearly the total amount of dividends a client has received for each product from the date of purchase.
9. Venture Capital Trusts Roll-Out
Clicking the “Roll-Out” will show each tranche a client invested in for a single VCT, providing you with a granular view of all investments made.
10. NAV Based Value
Wish to view the available data at NAV based values rather than the default view? Select the highlighted icon.
11. Show Closed VCTs
By selecting the Show Closed toggle, you are able to see a full view of a client’s VCT holdings even if they have sold, providing a clear and historic view.
12. IHT and Estate Planning Services
On the IHT and Estate Planning Services tab, you’ll see a detailed view of each portfolio a client has invested in, along with the previously noted metrics.
13. IHT and Estate Planning Services
Again, by clicking the “Roll-Out” you will then see information on each investee company included in that client’s portfolio. Allowing you to monitor the client’s investments more closely than ever.
14. Private Market Funds
Finally, the Private Market Funds tab allows you to see each relevant holding and a detailed view of the available metrics, such as, Total Commitment, Cumulative Contributions and Distributions.
15. Exporting the Data
Each page of Portfolio Details can be exported as a PDF and Excel. However, if you are looking for a client facing document, we would recommend downloading a Client Portfolio report. This can be done by following these steps.
16. Adjusting the View
Highlighted here are two buttons, one allowing you to filter the information on the table and another allowing you to add or hide columns.
17. Downloading a Client-Facing Report
Click on the “Reports” tab.
18. Click “Client Portfolio”
Select the “Client Portfolio” report from the list of available reports.
19. Select a Client
Select the client you’d like to obtain a report for.
20. Download the Report
To download either a PDF or Excel, click the highlighted icons.
For further information about the GrowthInvest platform, please review our other educational materials or speak to a member of our team.
Tax Year Report
This guide provides an overview of the Tax Year report, available via the GrowthInvest platform. Along with how to use this report to track and download available tax certificates.
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1. Reports
First click on the Reports tab, available at the top of your screen.
2. Tax Year Report
On the left hand side, select the Tax Year report.
3. Select Client and Tax Year
On the report, select the client you would like to view along with the desired tax year.
4. Click “Investments”
The report will then populate with the all of the investments made by the client in the chosen tax year.
In the lower table, information about each investment is available, including investment date, shares purchased and current value.
5. Tax Certificates
Along with the investment information, there are two columns that allow for the tracking of available tax certificates. The Tax Certificates Column indicates if a particular tax certificate is available in the client’s platform document library. The Tax Certificate Date Colu indicates the date a tax certificate was made available.
6. Library
To obtain any available tax certificates, first navigate to the Library.
7. Select Client
Select the client whose document library you would like to view, from the list of names on the left hand side or use the search bar.
8. Client Library
When you first open the client’s library you’ll be able to see all documents that have been uploaded, not just the tax certificates.
9. Filters
Using the filter functionality we are able to reduce the results shown in a client’s library.
10. Applying Filters
Using the advanced filters to search for a document can be the easiest way to view a client’s available tax certificates.
In this example, we’ve selected EIS Certificates from the available dropdown, but this could easily be changed to VCT or SEIS certificates.
11. Client Library
You can now see that the client’s library only shows EIS Certificates.
Further filters can be added to search for a specific company name, or each column can be sorted depending on the desired view.
12. Downloading Documents
To download a document, simply click the highlighted button for each document.
For further information about the GrowthInvest platform, please review our other educational materials or speak to a member of our team.
Transactions
This guide provides an overview of the Transactions section, available via the GrowthInvest platform. This section provides detail on all transactions across a client’s entire portfolio.
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1. Transactions
Start by accessing the “Portfolio” section and selecting “Transactions” from the drop-down menu.
2. Client Selection
Select the client whose transaction history you would like to view, from the list of names on the left hand side . Alternatively use the search bar.
3. All Transactions
By clicking on the client’s name you will automatically open the All Transactions page, which is where every transaction that has occurred on the client’s account from will be visible. Please note this may include transactions from external fund accounts as well as the GrowthInvest platform itself.
4. Applying a Filter
Due to the amount of information available, if you are looking for a certain transaction or a set of transaction types, we would recommend using the filter highlighted here.
5. Applying a Filter
If you are looking for a certain type of investments, we’d recommend filtering for that type, for example a “dividend” or “fee”.
6. Filtered Results
Once the filter has been applied, the transactions page will update with the desired information.
7. Custody Account Selection
If you wish to see the transactions for an individual custody account, you are able to do so via the Accounts list for each client on the left hand side. To view the custody accounts, select the first option which will be noted as “Platform Account”.
8. Custody Account Transactions
By selecting the platform account, you will see all transactions that took place on the GrowthInvest platform, such as payments in, withdrawals, fees as well as transactions investments listed as in custody such as VCTs. You will also now see the account balance on the far right hand side
9. Fund (Non Custody) Account Selection
For non-custody investments, such as most EIS and IHT funds, a single account will be available for each relevant Fund portfolio To view further information, select one of the available accounts.
10. Non Custody Account Transactions
Once selected, you’ll be able to see all transactions that have occurred in relation to that client’s holdings in the chosen fund.
11. Additional Features
Selected transactions can be exported both as an Excel and PDF. Additionally, you are able to customise the view of the table by either filtering the results shown or by customising the columns visible using the Show/Hide Columns functionality.
For further information about the GrowthInvest platform, please review our other educational materials or speak to a member of our team.
VCT Maturity Report
This guide provides an overview of the VCT Maturity report along with our Buy-Back Calendar, available via the GrowthInvest platform. This report and calendar provides a clear view of holdings that can be sold, and the estimated dates of buy-backs across the tax-efficient market.
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1. Reports
First click on the Reports tab, available at the top of your screen.
2. VCT Maturity Report
On the left hand side, click Investments and select the VCT Maturity report.
3. VCT Maturity Report
The report shows all VCT holdings across an adviser’s clients that have been held for 4 years or more. Along with information on each investment, like the amount invested, current value and share quantity, the duration of holding is clearly listed. To note, clients can only participate in buy-backs when the shares have been held for 5 years, as this is the minimum holding period. However, the report displays those over the 4 year mark, to allow forward planning and to have conversations with clients in advance.
4. Select Client
If you wish to view a single client’s applicable investments, select them from the available Clients dropdown list at the top of the page
5. A Client’s VCT Portfolio
When viewing a client’s VCT portfolio, you now have the ability to select those you would like to request to sell.
6. Requesting A Sale
First, using the available tick boxes, select the holdings that you wish to request are put forward for a sale.
7. Requesting A Sale
Once you have selected all the relevant VCTs, press the Request Sale button which will become active as soon as one or more VCTs are selected
8. Requesting A Sale
After pressing the button you will see a confirmation “pop-out” with all the selected VCT holdings. Please review all the information carefully. If you wish to add notes, click on the name of the product. Once you are ready to submit the request, press the Send Request button
9. About this Report
For more information on the report, or to access our educational materials like our case study and VCT Rolling Program, click the “About this Report” button. In addition, a link to the popular GrowthInvest VCT Buy-Back Calendar is also available via this roll out.
10. VCT Buy-Back Calendar
The VCT Buy-Back Calendar provides a view of every Buy-Back that has happened across the entire tax efficient market for the last 12 months, along with the share price.
11. VCT Buy-Back Calendar
By collating this information, we are able to estimate when the next Buy-Back for each manager is expected to occur. Where a Buy-Back has been confirmed as having been scheduled, we have also noted this on the calendar. As the calendar covers the entire VCT market space, if you are looking for a particular product we’d recommend using the available search bar.
For further information about the GrowthInvest platform, please review our other educational materials or speak to a member of our team.