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Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator
Estimate invested amount and projected value from regular investments over time.
Formula
DCA future value
DCA projections are estimates and do not guarantee investment returns.
Future value = contribution x (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r)
Monthly contributions compound using the selected annual return.
FAQs
Is DCA better than lump-sum investing?+
It depends on market returns and risk preference. This page only estimates a regular contribution plan.
How does the Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the DCA future value: Future value = contribution x (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r). Monthly contributions compound using the selected annual return.
What information do I need to use the Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator?+
Estimate invested amount and projected value from regular investments over time.
How accurate is the Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator?+
Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
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How to use the Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator
Estimate invested amount and projected value from regular investments over time. The page also explains the DCA future value and shows a practical example: Monthly contributions compound using the selected annual return.
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Enter your details
Enter regular investments over time, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the DCA future value: Future value = contribution x (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r).
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the dollar Cost Averaging Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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