Average Down
Definition of 'Average Down'The process of buying additional shares in a company at lower prices than you originally purchased. This brings the average price you've paid for all your shares down. |
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Investopedia explains 'Average Down'Sometimes this is a good strategy, other times it's better to sell off a beaten down stock rather than buying more shares. |
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