Rebalancing trade amount: Turning a Target Weight into a Trade Amount
The rebalancing amount compares a holding's current value with the value implied by its target weight. A positive difference indicates the amount to add under the entered assumptions.
Use the Rebalancing trade amount Calculator to enter your own figures and compare the result with the worked example below.
Rebalancing trade amount formula
Trade_i = Target weight_i×Portfolio value − Current value_i
Worked example
| Item | Example value |
|---|---|
| Target weight | 40 % |
| Total portfolio | 100000 USD |
| Current holding value | 30000 USD |
| Rebalancing trade amount | 10,000 USD |
These are illustrative inputs, not current prices, rates or recommended targets. Where a currency is shown, keep all comparable money amounts in the same currency; conversion examples identify the two sides separately.
How to interpret the result
Check the other holdings and available cash before trading. Taxes, transaction costs and minimum trade sizes can affect implementation.
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Method and further reading
The example follows the FinMathly calculator method. For broader background, see Investor.gov: Introduction to investing. The background resource may use jurisdiction-specific terms; it does not replace the assumptions of this calculator.
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