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Stock Average Calculator

Average cost after buying more shares.

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Results
New average cost
$38.66
Total shares
250
Total invested
$9,665.00
Current value
$9,100.00
Unrealised P/L
-$565.00 (-5.85%)
Break-even price
$38.66

Working

  1. 1Avg = (100×$48.50 + 150×$32.10) ÷ 250 = $38.66

Quick answer

Average cost is total money spent divided by total shares held across all purchases.

Avg = (q₁p₁ + q₂p₂) ÷ (q₁ + q₂)

How to use the Stock Average Calculator

  1. 1Enter your first purchase quantity and price.
  2. 2Enter the second purchase.
  3. 3Add the current price to see unrealised profit.

Frequently asked questions

Is averaging down a good idea?

Only if your thesis still holds. Adding to a losing position purely to lower the average is how small losses become large ones.

Do fees count in cost basis?

Yes — include commissions in the purchase price for accurate tax reporting.