How many times have you had a position to go against you? You planned the trade correctly, but soon after you bought your initial position, you discovered that the price you paid was higher than what it was now worth. The first trade was a loser compared to the market price. What could you do with this losing trade? You could sell it out and look to buy something else, or you could buy a few more shares or contracts at the new lower price. Which is the better solution to your dilemma? In most cases, Most people, however, would buy more at lower prices. They would average their losses on the way down if they are buying, or average their losses on the way up if they are shorting. There's an old saying that if it looked good at a higher price, it looks a lot better at a bargain price. Traders determine whether they will average or not by looking at what they are trading: stocks, options , or futures. Let's look at each of these trading vehicles in terms of averaging...
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