Stock Average Calculator

A stock average calculator is a tool that helps investors calculate the average price paid for shares when they have purchased the same stock multiple times at different prices. It's also known as calculating your cost basis.

To calculate the average stock price, add up the total cost of all your purchases (shares × price for each transaction) and divide by the total number of shares purchased. The formula is: Average Price = Total Cost ÷ Total Shares.

Knowing your average stock price helps you understand your break-even point, make informed decisions about buying more shares, and accurately calculate your gains or losses when selling.

Yes, this calculator works for any stock or security. You simply need to input the number of shares and price for each purchase transaction.

Dollar-cost averaging is an investment strategy where you buy the same stock at regular intervals regardless of price. This calculator helps you track the average cost of your accumulated shares over time.

The calculator uses precise mathematical formulas and displays results to 4 decimal places. However, you should always verify important calculations independently before making investment decisions.

Yes, the calculator automatically saves your input data in your browser's local storage, so you can return to your calculations later.

The average price is what you paid for your shares on average, while the current market price is what the stock is trading for today. Comparing these helps you understand if you're in profit or loss.