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 ##### stats
 
-The stats command displays quick summary information for the ledger.
+The stats command displays quick summary information for the whole ledger,
+or by period.
 
 Examples:
 
     $ hledger stats
+    $ hledger stats -p 'monthly in 2009'
 
 ##### vty