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Average cost

The average price paid for a single unit of an investment such as a share over a set period if they were bought at different times and prices. This can be a useful figure for investors if the price of an asset has fluctuated significantly. This is calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of units held. Businesses also use this method to determine the average cost of producing a single unit.

This definition is for general information purposes only