For example, investors A and B decided to invest $800 each in Stock XYZ 8 months ago.
Investor A invested the total sum when the stock was trading at $10, holding 80 shares. Investor B set up a recurring investment of $100 monthly.
8 months later, Investor B holds about 98 shares at an average cost per share of $8.16.
Please note that this example is for illustrative purposes only. The value of securities may fluctuate.