Hi all, I’m reviewing last FY’s Vanguard distributions and noticed something about how cost base adjustments are displayed. This is from the Vanguard statement showing a cost base increase:
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Here’s what that looks like when editing the distribution. I didn’t enter that number myself, it was pre-filled by the platform:
So far, so good. Both showing a cost base increase in the same amount. What confuses me is how it’s displayed on the distribution list page: red font and negative number, which to me looks like a decrease in cost base. What am I missing?

