This post explains how to calculate Weighted Average in Excel with percentages. In a standard arithmetic average where the sum of values is divided by the number of values, each data value is treated ...

Weighted average is a powerful tool for an investor. It can be used to evaluate the performance of a portfolio. It can help us better understand how the broader market moves. Even more important, it ...

This calculation gives a more accurate picture of a company's earnings. Weighted averages consider the duration each share count is valid to accurately reflect earnings per share. A weighted average ...

On the other hand, if Intel stock experienced the same 20% move to $34.56, it would translate to a price-weighted average of $60.14, or a move of just 3.3%. So Apple's 20% move has more than three ...

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