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This LTP calculator is a highly effective tool designed for stock market investors and day traders. It helps you accurately compute the average Last Traded Price (LTP) when you purchase shares of the same stock at different price points. By averaging your entry prices you can manage your portfolio risk and determine your exact break even point.
Average LTP Formula
To find your new average Last Traded Price you must first determine your total investment amount. You do this by multiplying your existing quantity by your original purchase price and adding it to the product of your new quantity and new purchase price. Finally you divide this combined investment total by the total number of shares you own.
Total Investment = (Existing Qty x Existing Price) + (New Qty x New Price)
Average LTP = Total Investment / Total Quantity
Example: You hold 100 shares bought at 150. You buy 50 more shares at 120. Your first batch costs 15000 and your second batch costs 6000 making your total investment 21000. You divide 21000 by your total 150 shares. Your new average LTP is exactly 140.
Total Investment Calculation
Tracking your total capital deployment is just as important as knowing your average price. The calculator automatically sums the capital from both your initial trade and your secondary trade to show your total financial exposure.
Total Capital Exposed = Capital from Trade 1 + Capital from Trade 2
Example: Investing 5000 in your first trade and adding 2500 in a market dip means your total capital exposed is 7500 regardless of the share count.
Common LTP Averaging Scenarios
| Existing Trade | New Trade | Total Quantity | Average LTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Qty at 100 | 10 Qty at 90 | 20 | 95 |
| 50 Qty at 200 | 50 Qty at 180 | 100 | 190 |
| 100 Qty at 150 | 50 Qty at 120 | 150 | 140 |
| 100 Qty at 50 | 200 Qty at 40 | 300 | 43.3333 |
| 200 Qty at 80 | 100 Qty at 85 | 300 | 81.6667 |
| 500 Qty at 10 | 500 Qty at 8 | 1000 | 9 |
| 1000 Qty at 25 | 500 Qty at 20 | 1500 | 23.3333 |
| 250 Qty at 300 | 250 Qty at 250 | 500 | 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LTP stand for in the stock market?
LTP stands for Last Traded Price. It represents the exact price at which the most recent transaction for a specific stock or asset occurred on the exchange.
Why should I average my stock price?
Averaging down allows you to reduce your overall break even point when a stock you own drops in value. By buying more shares at a lower price you lower the average cost per share which means the stock does not need to rise as much for you to return to profitability.
Can I use this calculator for cryptocurrency?
Yes this tool relies on pure mathematical averaging. It works perfectly for stocks options mutual funds crypto tokens and any other asset where you make multiple purchases at varying price levels.
What happens if I enter negative numbers?
The calculator is built with smart input rules. Since you cannot purchase a negative quantity of shares or buy an asset for a negative price the system will alert you to enter valid positive amounts.
Does averaging up work the same way?
Yes the mathematical formula remains exactly the same. If you buy a winning stock at a higher price your average LTP will increase but it allows you to increase your total capital exposure to a performing asset.