--- title: "Portfolio Investments: Securities" description: Create, manage, and maintain securities within ark Portfolio Investments. This guide explains security types, security creation workflows, portfolio attribute configuration, exporting and deleting securities, and how securities serve as the foundation for holdings, investment transactions, valuations, and Schedule of Investments reporting. --- [Skip to content](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en-us) [My Tickets](https://connect.arkpes.com/tickets?hsLang=en-us) [![ark](https://connect.arkpes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ARK__Logotype_fullcolor.png?width=200&height=68&name=ARK__Logotype_fullcolor.png)](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge?hsLang=en-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [My Tickets](https://connect.arkpes.com/tickets) - [Email Ark Support](mailto:support@arkpes.com) [Email Ark Support](mailto:support@arkpes.com) Search the knowledge base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[NEW Portfolio Investments](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/new-portfolio-investments?hsLang=en-us) # Portfolio Investments: Securities ###### **Portfolio Investments: Securities** This guide walks you through creating and managing Securities in Portfolio Investments, which define the financial instruments associated with investments in portfolio Assets. ###### **Jump to Section** - [What You'll Learn](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#whatyou) - [Who Can Use This Feature](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#whocan) - [Before You Begin](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#beforeyou) - [What Are Securities?](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#whatare) - [Step-by-Step: Navigate the Securities Page](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#stepnav) - [Step-by-Step: Create a Security](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#stepcreate) - [Security Types](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#sectypes) - [Security Details](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#secdetails) - [Portfolio Attributes on Securities](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#portfolioattonsec) - [After Creating a Security](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#after) - [Step-by-Step: Export Securities](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#stepexport) - [Step-by-Step: Delete Securities](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#stepdelete) - [Best Practices](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#best) - [Next Steps](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/portfolio-investments-securities#next) ###### **What You’ll Learn** In this guide, you’ll learn how to: - Navigate the Securities page - Create and manage securities associated with Assets - Select the correct security type - Complete security details - Apply Portfolio Attributes to securities - Export securities data --- ###### **Who Can Use This Feature** **Ark Client Admin** - Access to all funds within their client - Can create and manage securities **Basic Admin** - Access limited to funds on their Fund Team - Can create and manage securities where applicable **Fund User Admin** - Read-only access - Can view securities but cannot create or edit them - Can edit Portfolio Attribute values on Securities if the attribute is configured with “Read Only User Can Edit.” --- ###### **Before You Begin** Before creating a security: - The associated Asset must already exist. - Any required Portfolio Attributes should be configured in the Portfolio Attributes page. - You should understand the type of financial instrument being recorded (e.g., common equity, preferred equity, debt). --- ###### **What Are Securities?** Securities represent the financial instruments through which funds invest in an Asset. A single Asset may have multiple securities, representing different ownership structures or financing rounds. Within Portfolio Investments, securities fit into the investment structure as follows: Asset → Security → Holding / Purchase → Investment Activity  • Transactions  • Valuations  • *(Optional: Send to GL)* → Schedule of Investments (SOI) Securities define the structure of an investment and determine how holdings, transactions, and valuations are recorded within Portfolio Investments. --- ###### **Step-by-Step: Navigate the Securities Page** Follow these steps to access and navigate the Securities page. 1. Navigate to **Portfolio Investments → Securities**. 2. Use the **Search Securities** field to locate a specific security. 3. Review the **Securities table** to view key information such as Security ID, Security Name, Security Type, and Asset. 4. Select **View Details** to open a security record. 5. Click **Add Security** to begin creating a new security. **Securities Table** The table displays securities configured within the system. Columns may include: - Security ID - Security Name - Security Type - Type Group - Asset Users can sort, scan, or filter these columns to locate securities. --- ###### **Step-by-Step: Create a Security** Follow these steps to create a new security associated with an Asset. 1. Navigate to **Portfolio Investments → Securities**. 2. Click **Add Security**. 3. Select the **Security Type**. 4. Complete the **Security Details** form. 5. Click **Create Security**. Once created, the security can be used to create purchases (holdings) and record investment activity. --- ###### **Security Types** The first step when creating a security is selecting the Security Type. The security type defines the structure of the investment instrument and may determine which fields appear when recording Holdings or Investment Transactions. Selecting the correct security type ensures the investment activity is captured accurately. Examples of available security types include the following. **Equity – Preferred**Represents a preferred equity class associated with an Asset. **Equity – Common**Represents common equity ownership in an Asset. **Equity – Interest**Represents ownership in a pass-through entity such as an LLC or partnership. **Equity – Commitment Based**Represents ownership in commitment-based investment structures. **Convertible Security**An instrument that may convert into another security type under defined conditions. **Warrants & Options**Rights to acquire equity at a predetermined price. **Digital Tokenized**A blockchain-based representation of a security. **REIT**Represents units of a private Real Estate Investment Trust. **Other**A general category for securities that do not fit standard classifications. **Debt**Represents a contractual obligation to repay borrowed capital, typically with interest. --- **Important** Each security type may trigger different fields or requirements when recording Investment Transactions, depending on how the investment is structured. --- ###### **Security Details** After selecting a security type, users must complete the **Security Details** form. Fields may include: **Asset** The portfolio entity associated with the security. Each security must be linked to an **Asset**. **Security Name** The name used to identify the investment instrument. --- ###### **Portfolio Attributes on Securities** Portfolio Attributes may appear within the security creation form. Two sections may be displayed: **Required Portfolio Attributes** These attributes must be completed before the security can be created. **Optional Portfolio Attributes** Optional attributes may be added if relevant to the investment. Portfolio Attributes are configured on the Portfolio Attributes page and may vary depending on the organization’s setup. --- ###### **After Creating a Security** After successfully creating a security, users will see a confirmation screen. From here, users can choose to: **Create Purchase** Begin creating a **purchase (holding)** for the newly created security. This allows users to immediately continue the investment workflow. **Return to Securities** Return to the **Securities** page to view or manage securities. --- ###### **Step-by-Step: Export Securities** **Export All Securities** 1. Navigate to the **Securities** page. 2. Click **Actions**. 3. Select **Export All**. This downloads a file containing all securities currently listed on the page. **Export Selected Securities** Users can also export specific securities by selecting them in the table. 1. Navigate to the **Securities** page. 2. Select one or more securities using the **checkboxes in the left column**. 3. Click **Actions**. 4. Select **Export Selected**. This downloads a file containing only the selected securities. --- ###### **Step-by-Step: Delete Securities** Users can delete one or more securities directly from the **Securities table**. Follow these steps to delete securities: 1. Navigate to **Portfolio Investments → Securities**. 2. Select one or more securities using the **checkboxes in the left column**. 3. Click **Actions**. 4. Select **Delete Selected**. 5. Review the system prompt and confirm the deletion. **System Validation** The system will check whether the selected securities have related investment records. Users will receive a prompt indicating which securities **can be deleted** and which **cannot be deleted**. A security can only be deleted if it **does not have associated:** - Holdings (Purchases) - Investment Transactions Securities that are already used in investment activity must remain in the system to preserve historical records. **Example Behavior** If multiple securities are selected: - Securities **without holdings or investment transactions** will be eligible for deletion. - Securities **with holdings or investment transactions** will not be deleted. The system will notify the user accordingly. **Important** Deleting a security removes the record from the system. This action should only be taken if the security was created in error or is no longer needed. --- ###### **Best Practices** - Use clear naming conventions for securities (for example, *Series A Preferred* or *Common Units*). - Create separate securities when an asset has multiple financing rounds or instrument types. - Confirm the correct security type before creating the record. - Ensure required Portfolio Attributes are properly configured. --- ###### **Next Steps** After creating a security, users typically proceed to: - **Create a Purchase (Holding)** for the security - Record **Investment Transactions** - Update **Valuations** - Review investment data in the **Schedule of Investments (SOI)** - [NEW Portfolio Investments](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/new-portfolio-investments?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Portfolio Investment Uploading Guides](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/new-portfolio-investments?hsLang=en-us#portfolio-investment-uploading-guides) - [Client Management](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/client-management?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Client Portal Setup](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/client-management?hsLang=en-us#client-portal-setup) - [Branding & Communication Settings](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/client-management?hsLang=en-us#branding-communication-settings) - [Transaction & Metric Mapping](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/client-management?hsLang=en-us#transaction-metric-mapping) - [Report Configuration](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/client-management?hsLang=en-us#report-configuration) - [Feature Configuration](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/client-management?hsLang=en-us#feature-configuration) - [Client Onboarding & Go-Live](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/client-management?hsLang=en-us#client-onboarding-go-live) - [Data & Transaction Management](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/data-transaction-management?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Transactions & Metrics](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/data-transaction-management?hsLang=en-us#transactions-metrics) - [Fund Allocations](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/data-transaction-management?hsLang=en-us#fund-allocations) - [Document Management](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/document-management?hsLang=en-us) - [Financial Management](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/financial-management?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [General Ledger & Chart of Accounts](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/financial-management?hsLang=en-us#general-ledger-chart-of-accounts) - [Journal Entries & Entity Tagging](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/financial-management?hsLang=en-us#journal-entries-entity-tagging) - [Bank Integrations](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/financial-management?hsLang=en-us#bank-integrations) - [Cash Receipts](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/financial-management?hsLang=en-us#cash-receipts) - [GL Reports & Reporting Tools](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/financial-management?hsLang=en-us#gl-reports-reporting-tools) - [Fund & Investor Management](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/fund-investor-management?hsLang=en-us) - [Investor Communications](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/investor-communications?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Capital Calls & Distributions](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/investor-communications?hsLang=en-us#capital-calls-distributions) - [General Mailings](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/investor-communications?hsLang=en-us#general-mailings) - [Product Updates](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/product-updates?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Release Notes](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/product-updates?hsLang=en-us#release-notes) - [User & Access Management](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/user-access-management?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Admin Users & Teams](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/user-access-management?hsLang=en-us#admin-users-teams) - [Contacts & Impersonation](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/user-access-management?hsLang=en-us#contacts-impersonation) - [Authentication & Login](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/user-access-management?hsLang=en-us#authentication-login) - [Audit & Activity Reporting](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/user-access-management?hsLang=en-us#audit-activity-reporting) - [LP Portal](https://connect.arkpes.com/knowledge/lp-portal?hsLang=en-us) [![ARK\_\_Logotype\_fullcolor-1](https://connect.arkpes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ARK__Logotype_fullcolor-1.png?width=200&height=68&name=ARK__Logotype_fullcolor-1.png "ARK__Logotype_fullcolor-1")](http://arkpes.com) [mailto:support@arkpes.com](mailto:support@arkpes.com) Copyright © 2025, Ark PES