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Average cost calculator (buying more)

Your new average purchase price after buying more shares at today's price, and the price you need to break even.

Figures checked: October 2026 · Methodology and sources

New average price
100.05
Shares after buying
100
Invested in total
10,005.00
Rise needed to break even
25.1 %

Buying more lowers the average, not the risk: it puts more money in the same investment.

Your average price after buying more

When a share or fund you own has fallen, buying more at today's lower price brings down your average purchase price: (shares owned × old average + shares bought × today's price + fees) / all shares.

The lower average means a smaller rise is needed before the whole position is back in profit. It does not make the investment safer: you simply hold more of it.

Frequently asked questions

Is buying more after a fall a good idea?

Only if you would buy the investment today anyway. A falling price alone is not a reason: some never recover.

Does it work when the price has risen?

Yes, the formula is the same; the average then goes up.

Should fees be included?

Yes: they are part of what you paid, and the calculator adds them to the average.

Indicative results. This is not financial advice.

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