Record a return of capital

Use the Return of Capital dialog to record cash received from return of capital. A return of capital is usually money paid to you as total or partial repayment of the money you invested.

Open the account you want to use.
Click Enter Transactions.
In the Enter Transaction list, select Return of Capital.

Notes

Return of capital is not the same as capital gains distribution.
Return of capital generally differs from a sale in that you're not the one who initiates the return of capital. For example, a mortgage-backed security (such as a Ginnie Mae) returns capital when the underlying mortgages pay off the principal, which is passed on to you.
Recording a return of capital lowers your cost basis.
To ensure that the market value also declines with a return of capital, you must update the price of the security. This new price equals the current price times the factor (which is supplied in your statement).