DCA vs. lump sum

What if you'd bought a fixed dollar amount every week or month, compared with putting the same total in on day one?

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How it works

Each buy uses that day's closing price (UTC). The lump sum invests the same total on the start date at that day's close. Both are valued at today's price. Which one wins depends entirely on the path prices took in the dates you pick; neither is better in general.

Uses past daily closing prices. Which strategy wins depends on the dates chosen. Not financial advice. Past prices don't predict future prices.