I have over 150 unique option trades from a dozen companies using vertical spreads. Whats the best way to record my gains. T5008 or the capital gains section. Explain.

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I trade derivatives (stock options) like vertical spreads and iron condors.  Over the year I have over 150 unique entries covering a dozen or so companies.  It's 6 pages of T5008.  

How can I easily report my capital gains without having to manually enter each unique trade.  Use the T5008 and add up the box 20's and 21's or can I use the capital gains section?

[TurboTax-Terry · Accepted solution]

Use the Capital Gains section and simply record the aggregate of your Proceeds, ACB and outlays. Then keep your records for follow up should CRA ever ask to see a break down.