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Average price (also known as cost basis) is the average cost of your investment after multiple purchases at different prices.
Instead of tracking each buy separately, average price gives you a single value that represents your true entry price.
This is especially useful when you buy the same asset multiple times at different prices.
When you invest multiple times, each purchase has a different price and quantity. The average price combines all of them into one number.
This helps you understand your real break-even point.
The formula is:
Average Price = Total Cost ÷ Total Quantity
Let’s say you buy:
Total cost = $300 Total quantity = 2
Average Price = $300 ÷ 2 = $150
This means your real entry price is $150, not $100 or $200.
Lowering your average price means buying more of an asset after its price drops. This reduces your overall entry price and makes it easier to break even.
While this strategy can be powerful, it also carries risk. Buying more just because the price is falling can lead to larger losses if the asset continues to decline.
Many traders lower their average out of frustration or hope, not strategy. This is known as “catching a falling knife” and can quickly turn small losses into large ones.
Lowering your average only works when it is part of a disciplined strategy—not an emotional reaction.
Without average price, you may think you're in profit while actually being at a loss.
The calculator will show your average price and total investment.
Average price and Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) are closely related but not the same.
This calculator helps you measure the result of your DCA strategy.
A good average price is one that allows you to exit with profit based on your strategy. It depends on market conditions, not a fixed number.
Yes. Buying more at a lower price reduces your average, but it increases your exposure. This should only be done with a clear plan and risk control.
In most cases, fees are not included unless added manually. Including fees gives a more accurate average cost.
Not exactly. Break-even price includes fees and costs, while average price only reflects your entry cost.
Yes. Average price works for any asset where you buy multiple times at different prices, including crypto, stocks, and forex.
Average price is the result of your buys, while DCA is a strategy of investing regularly. DCA often leads to a smoother average price over time.
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