This tool facilitates the computation of a revised average cost per share when additional shares of a stock are purchased at a lower price than the initial purchase price. For example, an investor initially buys 100 shares of a stock at $50 per share. If the stock price drops to $40, and the investor buys another 100 shares, this instrument calculates the new, lower average cost per share across the 200 total shares owned.
The primary benefit lies in enabling investors to strategically lower their break-even point on a particular stock holding. By acquiring more shares at a reduced price, the overall average cost is diminished, potentially increasing the likelihood of realizing a profit when the stock price rebounds. Historically, this strategy has been employed during market corrections or periods of short-term price volatility, under the assumption that the underlying value of the asset remains intact.
