What is the purpose of calculating the average cost basis for stocks?

Average Cost Basis in Stock Purchases

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7th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To calculate the dividend yield
To find the average price paid per share
To determine the total profit from stock sales
To assess the stock's market value
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many shares did Robert purchase in total?
600 shares
500 shares
300 shares
200 shares
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the total cost of Robert's stock purchases?
$3,000
$12,000
$6,000
$9,000
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Robert's average cost per share after his purchases?
$10
$18
$12
$15
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does buying stocks at a lower price affect the average cost basis?
It increases the average cost basis
It decreases the average cost basis
It has no effect on the average cost basis
It doubles the average cost basis
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many shares did Kim purchase in her first transaction?
500 shares
1,000 shares
4,500 shares
3,000 shares
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the total cost of Kim's stock purchases?
$59,000
$49,000
$39,000
$24,000
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