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DCA Cost Averaging

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Average cost and unrealized return of a 12-month dollar-cost averaging plan.

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DCA Cost Averaging: Average cost and unrealized return of a 12-month dollar-cost averaging plan.. DCA Cost Averaging uses standard finance formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

Unrealized return4.4%
Average cost0.9965avg NAV
Total shares12042shares
Market value12524CNY

How it works

  1. 1Shares = Σ(1000 ÷ NAV[i]) = 12042; avg cost = 12000 ÷ 12042 = 0.9965
  2. 2Value = 12042 × 1.04 = 12524 → 4.4%
Sample 12-month NAV path; lower NAVs buy more shares, which is exactly how DCA smooths volatility.

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Formula & How It Works

DCA Cost Averaging formula

DCA Cost Averaging uses standard finance formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

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Based on published rate tables and standard financial formulas. Last updated: 2025-07

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