Target Average Calculator
Use this tool to calculate how many shares you need to buy at the current market price to achieve your desired average holding price. Perfect for investors looking to optimize their cost basis and plan their next move.
Tool Features
- Instantly calculates the number of shares to buy to reach your target average price
- Simple, intuitive interface for quick planning
- Helps optimize your investment cost basis
User Guide
- Enter your current number of shares and average price
- Input the current market price and your target average price
- Click "Calculate" to see how many shares you need to buy
Calculation Formula
Shares to Buy
= (Current Shares × (Current Avg Price − Target Avg Price)) ÷ (Target Avg Price − Current Price)
Typical Use Case
Investors who want to lower their average cost per share to a specific target can use this calculator to plan additional purchases. For example, if you hold shares at a higher average price and want to bring your average down to a target level, this tool tells you exactly how many shares to buy at the current price.
Job Roles Benefited
- Retail Investors
- Financial Advisors
- Portfolio Managers
- Traders