Stock & Crypto Average Down (DCA)Finance & Salary

Stock & Crypto Average Down Calculator (Weighted Cost Basis DCA)

Calculate your new combined weighted average share price after averaging down or Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA), total position shares, and new break-even target price.

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Calculated ResultStock & Crypto Average Down (DCA)

New Combined Average Share Price

79curr/share

Cost Basis Reduction (%)

21%

Total Combined Shares

500 shares

Total Combined Capital Invested

39,500 curr/share

Lower Break-Even: Your average cost basis has decreased, requiring a much smaller rebound to reach profitability.

Average Down Price Comparison

Initial Price
100 curr(41%)
DCA Added Price
65 curr(27%)
New Break-Even Average
79 curr(32%)

Detailed Calculation Breakdown

Initial Price
100 curr
DCA Added Price
65 curr
New Break-Even Average
79 curr

Calculation Methodology

New Average Cost = ((Price 1 * Shares 1) + (Price 2 * Shares 2)) / (Shares 1 + Shares 2). Percentage Cost Reduction = ((Price 1 - New Average) / Price 1) * 100.

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

This financial market tool computes weighted volume-average price (VWAP) cost basis.

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

It reduces your cost basis per share, requiring a smaller percentage price rebound to reach profitability.
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