DCA Examples: 6 Buys → Average Price → Break-Even

See a complete DCA example with 6 buys. Calculate new average buy price, break-even after fees, and ROI at different future prices. Copy this framework.

Use this example template and plug in your own numbers.

Six-step buy ladder leading to an average price line.

The 6 buys

  • Buy 1: 1 unit at $100
  • Buy 2: 1 unit at $90
  • Buy 3: 1 unit at $80
  • Buy 4: 1.5 units at $70
  • Buy 5: 2 units at $60
  • Buy 6: 2.5 units at $50
  • Total units: 9.0
  • Total cost: $620
  • Average buy price: $68.89

Add fees

Fees raise cost basis slightly. Model them to get real break-even.

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