Sometimes, a trade in your account needs to be corrected - for example, if an exchange adjusts an execution price after settlement or if we need to adjust a trade so your account reflects the correct outcome.
When this happens, we update your transaction history and account balances so they reflect the correct position.
Why is a transaction corrected?
A correction may happen for different reasons, the below list is non-exhaustive:
- Exchange-enforced change: The external venue where your trade was executed has modified or cancelled the trade. We do not control that decision.
- Incorrect execution price: The original execution price didn't match the prevailing market price at the time.
- Best execution adjustment: The original execution wasn't in line with the market and needs to be amended under our best execution obligations.
- Regulatory requirements: The execution must be amended to meet a regulatory requirement.
What types of corrections are there?
Price or quantity correction
The original trade stays on record, but the price, quantity, or both are updated to the correct values. You'll see both the original and the corrected values in your history.
💡 Example
You bought 10 shares of Company X at €50 per share on 3 March. The exchange later reports that the correct execution price was actually €48 per share. We correct the trade to reflect €48 per share, and the €20 difference is returned to your free funds.
Reversal
The trade is cancelled entirely - we bring your account to the state as if the trade never happened. If a trade is reversed, any related transactions that depended on it (like a later sale of those same shares) may also be adjusted automatically.
💡 Example
You bought 5 shares of Company Y on 1 March, and sold them on 4 March. If the buy is reversed, the sell also needs to be adjusted since it depended on shares you no longer hold. You would have a negative amount of shares after the sell. Both transactions are reversed, and your account is recalculated.
Will I be notified?
Yes. When a correction is applied to your account, you'll receive a notification. You can review the full details at any time in your transaction history.
What will I see in my account?
Finding corrected transactions
Corrected and reversed transactions are grouped under a "Modified transactions" section in your History. The modified transactions entry is shown at the date when the correction was applied and lists all transactions affected.
For a price or quantity correction
In your History tab, the corrected transaction appears with a "Corrected" label. In the transaction details, you'll see the original values alongside the corrected ones, plus the reason for the change and when it was made.
For a reversal
Reversed transactions appear with a "Reversed" label. In the transaction details, you'll see the original trade marked as voided, the reason for the reversal, and when it was applied.
You will also find all details in the trade confirmation accessible in the transaction details.
How does a correction affect my account?
A correction recalculates everything impacted by the original trade:
- Your cash balance: If the corrected price or quantity changes the cost of a trade, your free funds are adjusted. For example, if you bought an instrument and the corrected price is lower than the original execution, the difference is credited back to you.
- Your positions: Open and closed positions are updated. Realised profit or loss on affected closed positions is recalculated.
- Related transactions: If a correction impacts subsequent transactions (like later sales), we update these transactions automatically, so you don't need to take any action.
After a correction, your account reflects the state it would have been in if the trade had been executed correctly from the start.
Can a correction reduce my available funds?
Yes, in some cases. If a correction increases the cost of a trade (for example, the corrected price is higher than the original), your free funds will decrease to reflect the difference. Similarly, if a profitable trade is reversed, the profit that was credited to your account is removed.
If your free funds become insufficient as a result, you may need to deposit additional funds or close a position to restore a positive balance.
Can a correction affect my margin? (CFD accounts)
Yes. For CFD positions, a correction triggers a recalculation of your margin requirements. If the correction changes your free funds, your margin level may drop or increase. When it falls below the required threshold, we aim to notify you of margin changes, however, the standard close-out process remains an automated safety mechanism to prevent further losses and positions will be closed automatically, in accordance with your close-out preference.
You'll see any margin changes reflected in your account immediately after the correction is applied.
📄 Note
Not applicable for clients registered under Trading 212 AU Pty Ltd.
What about my account statements?
If a corrected transaction was part of a statement you have previously generated, you can generate a new statement at any time in the app. The new statement will include the corrected transaction details. Previously generated statements are not automatically resent.
A note on account balances in regenerated statements: If you generate a statement for a date in the past after a correction, the account balance shown may not accurately reflect the correction. The regenerated statement reflects the corrected trade history, not the balance as it would have been at the time.
💡 Example
- You deposited €1,000 and bought shares worth €500 on 1 March
- At the end of day, those shares were worth €700, giving you an account value of €1,200
- On 4 March, the buy needs to be reversed.
If you now regenerate the statement for 1 March, the account balance will not represent the theoretical value accounting for the correction.
How do corrections affect taxes? (German tax residents)
If you're a German tax resident registered under Trading 212 EU GmbH, a reversal or correction may trigger a tax recalculation. Your taxes are automatically recomputed based on the corrected trade history. This can affect:
- Capital gains tax withheld
- Exemption order usage
- Loss pots and Foreign withholding taxes
- Solidarity surcharge and church tax (where applicable)
Any resulting tax adjustment - whether a refund or an additional charge - is applied to your account automatically. Generally, you don't need to take any action. However, if a correction impacts the taxation of a previous year for which you have already submitted a tax return, you may need to file an amended return with the tax office.
📄 Note
Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances and regulations which may change.
Do I need to do anything?
No. In most cases, you do not need to do anything. Corrections are applied to your account automatically when required. Your cash balance, positions, and tax obligations (where applicable) are all updated without any action on your part. If you want to keep your records up to date, you can regenerate your account statements in the app.
If a correction leaves you with insufficient free funds or affects a tax return you have already submitted, you may need to take further action.