What could $500 do today?
For trading Fri Nov 13
Three examples for $500.
Avantis CIBC Growth Asset Allocation ETF
5-year price history is not in this file.
Buy 25 shares at $19.86
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| Part | Amount ($) |
|---|
| $496.50 invested | 496.50 |
| $3.50 stays as cash | 3.50 |
$496.50 invested · $3.50 stays as cash
No stop and no exit price. Long-term holds are meant to be reviewed about once a year.
What $500 became over 5 years (price only): not in this file.
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TDb Split Corp. (TSX: XTD)
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| Level | Price |
|---|
| Stop | $9.36 |
| Entry | $9.94 |
| First exit | $10.33 |
Buy 50 shares at $9.94
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| Part | Amount ($) |
|---|
| $497.00 invested | 497.00 |
| $3.00 stays as cash | 3.00 |
$497.00 invested · $3.00 stays as cash
▼ If it hits the stop
−$29.00
−5.8% of your $500
▲ If it reaches the first exit
+$19.50
+3.9% of your $500
If every exit is reached: up to +$36.75 How?
Assumes the last 10% sells at the third exit.
Time limit: about 6 weeks (32 trading days)
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Can I lose more than the stop?
Yes. If the price opens below the stop (a gap), you sell at the open price, which can be lower. The stop is a plan, not a guarantee. FAQ
Mix it
An even split of $500 — a third in each| Example | Amount | Shares | If it hits the stop | If it reaches the first exit |
|---|
| CAGR.TO | $250 | 12 | — | — |
| XTD.TO | $250 | 25 | −$14.50 | +$9.75 |
What happened to earlier examples
Examples started on Nov 12, 2026.