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Tax, WHT, zakat · Homework calculator

Average cost / add shares

Blended cost basis after a second buy - for records, not tax advice.

Score guide

Plain-English read on your result

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Fees & tax - not frozen in code

Educational only

Not a broker ticket or FBR filing

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Formula

Average ≈ (qty1 × cost1 + qty2 × cost2) ÷ (qty1 + qty2).

Classroom: 500 at 200, then 500 at 160

1,000 shares. Average cost is PKR 180. FIFO lots for tax can differ - keep the broker statement.

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Result

Homework

Fill the fields on the left to see classroom math and a plain-English read of your number.

Understand your number

Blended cost after two buys - your new average per share.

Typical homework range: Weighted toward the larger purchase - buying more at a higher price pulls average up.

Score guide

RangeLabel
Below both buysLower average
Above both buysHigher average
  • Below both buys - Second buy was cheaper and large enough to pull the blend down.
  • Above both buys - Second buy was pricier - your break-even moved up.

Paper portfolio on Pehle Samjho uses the same idea when you add twice.

Related with these numbers: Capital gains tax on shares (homework) · Dividend net of withholding tax · Zakat on listed shares (illustrative)

FIFO vs average can differ for tax lots. Keep broker statements.

FAQ

Is average the same as tax cost?

Not always. Pakistan lots can follow different rules. This is a blended homework average.

Is the result a buy or sell signal?

No. It is classroom arithmetic. Compare with filings and a licensed broker before any real order.

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