DCA Calculator
Same amount each period at different prices → average cost per unit.
Result
Total invested$400
Units accumulated0.007985
Average cost$50,094.88
Current value$558.94
P&L$158.94 (39.7%)
vs lump at first price$160
DCA Calculator — FAQs
DCA vs lump sum?
Lump wins ~2/3 of the time historically (markets trend up), but DCA wins on regret — you're never all-in at the top.
Weekly or monthly?
Difference is marginal. Weekly smooths more; monthly halves the fee count. Consistency beats timing either way.
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