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  1. Can I create a portfolio graph?

    There are three ways in which portfolios can be used for graphing: Graphing the performance of the portfolio as a whole You can graph the performance of the portfolio as a whole in two ways: Click on the  Portfolio  link to view the portfolio se...
  2. How is the best/worst returns graph calculated?

    The best/worst returns graph shows a fund’s average annual return over the chosen period versus the range from its best to worst returns over the last 10 years. (Note that the best-worst range always looks at the full 10 years regardless of the time...
  3. Is bid-to-bid used for the data on your factsheets?

    Figures used in fund factsheets in Synaptic Research are on a bid-to-bid basis. Figures used in product research – i.e. for ranking etc. –are on a bid-to-bid basis. Ranking calculations take account of annual management charges only.  Bid-Offer s...
  4. Can I create bespoke Report Manager Suitability report templates?

    If your firm has paid for the additional functionality, bespoke templates can be created using a copy of Synaptic’s Report Manager Software. The templates are then uploaded from the desktop into Synaptic Research. Multiple templates can be created ...
  5. How do I find contracts, providers, funds, and clients?

    The area on the right of the software’s home page lets you search for contracts, product providers, funds, and clients. You simply click on the tab for the type of search you want to do, and then enter the text to search for. The first screenshot be...
  6. What browser software can I use?

    Synaptic Research is designed to run on the following platforms (and all later versions of each browser): Windows Internet Explorer   6.0, 7.0 (recommended) 8.0 or 9.0 Firefox 1.0 or   2.0, 3.0 or 6.0 Netscape 7.0 Google Chrome   15....
  7. What fund reports can I produce?

    You can generate suitability reports for fund research in exactly the   same way as for product research: you use the   Report   link on the menu bar of either the filtering screen or the ranking screen. As ever, it is worth bearing in mind that...
  8. Why do one (or more) providers not return quotes for me on Webline?

    How to check your Webline settings if there are no quote response
  9. Can I record notes on research?

    You can record notes about your research to remind you of key points, or to act as a to-do list. The note entry form is displayed as an extra tab above the list of fields, and is illustrated by the first screenshot below. You simply ente...
  10. Do you have any browser hints and tips?

    Security, privacy, and pop-up window settings The Browser configuration section describes the browser settings which are required in order to be able to use Synaptic Research. Printing The best way of printing pages in the software is to use ...