Average Down Calculator

After every average down, a 10% rise from your last buy price is enough for a 3% floating profit.

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    How this average down calculator works

    Pick how many times you are willing to average down, your entry price and your entry lots, or your total capital. The calculator builds a price ladder: at each level it tells you how many lots to buy, how much money that takes, your new average price and the price to sell at for your target profit.

    By default, every average down is sized so that a 10% rise from your last buy price already puts you 3% in profit. You can change both numbers under “Set your own target”. If the price has already dropped, enter the current price to see exactly how many lots to buy right now and where the next level is.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is averaging down?

    Averaging down means buying more of a stock after its price falls, which lowers your average buy price. A smaller rise is then enough to get back to profit.

    How does this calculator decide when to average down?

    You set a rule: after each average down, a given price rise (10% by default) must already give a given floating profit (3% by default). The calculator works out the price levels and lot sizes that keep your average price close enough to meet that rule.

    How much capital do I need?

    Enter your entry price and lots to see the total capital the whole plan needs, or switch to total capital mode and the calculator finds the largest entry size that fits your budget.

    Where should I place my stop loss?

    After the last planned average down, the stop loss sits at the price that needs the same rise as your rule (10% by default) to get back to your final average price.

    Is averaging down risky?

    Yes. Each buy is larger than the last, so most of your capital goes in at the lowest levels. If the price keeps falling past your last level, the loss is large. Use a stop loss and never risk money you can't afford to lose.

    This calculator is for planning only and is not investment advice. Fees and exchange tick sizes are not included.