Financial Calculators
Stock Average Price Calculator
Bought the same share three times at three prices? This is what you really paid.
Average price per unit
₹466.67
- Total units held
- 150
- Total amount invested
- ₹70,000
Weighted average cost across your purchases; brokerage and taxes are not included. Averaging down lowers the number on the screen, not the odds that the stock recovers. Decide on the business first, the average second.
These figures are for illustrative purposes only and are not investment advice. Please consult your investment adviser for investment related advice.
Weighted, not simple
The average price of a holding is total money paid divided by total units held, which is not the simple average of the prices unless every lot was the same size. Buying more on a dip pulls the average down; buying more on a rise pulls it up. Your broker shows the figure, but it helps to see it before you place the next order rather than after.
The calculator handles up to three lots. For more, combine the earliest ones into a single lot at their average first.
Weighted average cost
Average = (q1 x p1 + q2 x p2 + q3 x p3) / (q1 + q2 + q3)Worked example: 100 shares bought at Rs 500 and 50 more at Rs 400 make 150 shares for Rs 70,000, an average of Rs 466.67 each.
Frequently asked questions
Does averaging down reduce my loss?
It lowers the price at which you break even, by putting more money in. The loss on the original shares is unchanged. It is a good idea only if you would buy the stock fresh at today's price.
Should brokerage be included?
For an exact cost basis, yes; add it to the price per unit. Most investors ignore it for a quick check.
Does this work for mutual fund units?
Yes, with NAV as the price. Your SIP statement's average NAV is this calculation across every instalment.
What is my return then?
Compare the current price with the average here for the absolute return, and use the CAGR calculator with the holding period for the annualised figure.
Know your cost before you add to it.
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