Lump Sum vs DCA Calculator
Compare investing all at once with spreading buys over months.
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Lump sum ends at
$47,212
DCA ends at
$46,723
Difference
$489
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How it works
Assumes a steady return. In real markets DCA can win when prices fall early.
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