What is dollar-cost averaging?
Dollar-cost averaging means investing fixed amounts over time instead of buying all at once.
DCA Calculator
Calculate dollar-cost averaging average buy price, total units, current value, and unrealized profit or loss.
DCA Calculator
Find average buy price, current value, and unrealized gain across multiple purchases.
Average buy price
Rs 64,570
Total invested: Rs 2,100
Current value: Rs 2,342
Units owned: 0.03
Unrealized P/L: Rs 241.63
How to read your DCA average price
Average price comes from units, not simple price averaging
A correct DCA calculation divides total invested by total units acquired. This matters because larger purchases have more weight than smaller purchases.
If current price is above average price, the position shows unrealized profit. If it is below average price, the position is currently underwater.
DCA is a discipline tool
DCA reduces the pressure of timing one perfect entry. It works best when paired with a clear asset thesis, risk limit, and review schedule.
Do not use DCA to ignore a broken investment case. Average price is useful, but quality and risk still matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can DCA lower my average price?
It can lower average price when later purchases happen at lower prices, but it does not guarantee profit.
Can I use this for stocks and crypto?
Yes. Use it for any asset where you know investment amount, purchase price, and current price.