DCA Avg Cost
Usage Tips
Calculate average cost using both buy price and quantity
If you bought stocks or crypto at several different prices, you need a weighted average that reflects each purchase quantity, not a simple price average. Add each buy in order to check total invested amount, total holdings, the new average cost, and profit or loss based on the current price.
What is DCA Avg Cost?
The DCA Average Cost Calculator computes weighted average entry price from multiple buy rounds. It is used to monitor average position cost and break-even points in volatile assets.
How to Use
- 1Enter price and quantity for each buy transaction.
- 2Review weighted average cost after all rows are populated.
- 3Compare current market price against average cost for unrealized P/L context.
- 4Simulate additional buy scenarios to evaluate average-cost impact.
Reference Knowledge
- ●Average cost = total purchase value / total quantity.
- ●Total purchase value = Σ(price × quantity).
- ●Break-even should be assessed on full cost basis including transaction fees.
FAQ
Q.Does it work when quantities differ across rounds?
Yes. Weighted averaging automatically reflects quantity differences.
Q.Are sell transactions included?
This calculator focuses on buy-side average cost; realized P/L requires a separate sell-side calculation.
Q.Can fractional quantities be entered?
Yes, fractional quantities are supported.
Q.Does it handle partial sells after DCA buys?
This tool focuses on average cost from buy entries. For realized profit or loss after partial sells, use it together with a profit/loss calculator.