diff --git a/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Close.md b/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Close.md
index 384c1c406..e70853e80 100644
--- a/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Close.md
+++ b/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Close.md
@@ -194,7 +194,8 @@ $ hledger close --close revenues expenses -p Q1 \
     --close-acct='equity:retained earnings' >> $LEDGER_FILE
 ```
 
-Now, the first quarter's balance sheet should show a zero:
+Now, the first quarter's balance sheet should show a zero
+(unless you are using @/@@ notation without [equity postings](/investments.html#a-more-correct-entry)):
 
 ```shell
 $ hledger bse -p Q1