DCA $500.00 Monthly Into Nasdaq 100
Nasdaq 100 (NDX)
Contributing $500/month into Nasdaq 100 over about 15 years would have grown to roughly $431,731.12 from $90,500 invested. That equals around +377.1% on contributions, or roughly 10.9% annually. Overall, this shows strong long-term accumulation on past data, though results remain sensitive to timing.
Portfolio value
$431,731.12
+377.1% return on $90,500.00 contributed
What this means
- Same data pipeline as other CalculatorInvest tools—backtest only.
- This is one schedule; your costs and taxes may differ.
- Fees, taxes, and cash drag are not modeled unless stated.
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Data through 2026-04-27.
Portfolio value vs contributions
Shows portfolio value and cumulative contributions over time.
Historical context
This page illustrates how recurring investments into Nasdaq 100 would have performed over time using historical price data. It helps show how periodic contributions can affect average cost, portfolio growth, and return across different market conditions. Dollar-cost averaging can reduce the impact of poor timing on any single purchase, but it does not eliminate market risk or guarantee positive returns.
Performance insights
- ROI was +377.1% on total contributions
- Annualized return was +10.9%
Value over time
About Nasdaq 100
The NASDAQ-100 tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. It is heavily weighted toward technology.
The Nasdaq‑100 is more concentrated in growth and technology, so its returns can diverge from broader equity indexes.
What this shows
First available close each month from 2011-04-28 to 2026-04-27.
How this DCA calculation works
- Recurring contributions are modeled using the selected monthly contribution amount over the chosen historical period.
- Portfolio growth is based on historical closing prices available for each contribution interval.
- Results do not include taxes, fees, trading costs, spreads, or slippage unless explicitly stated.
- Where supported, corporate actions such as stock splits may be reflected in the historical data.
- This example is for educational purposes only and does not represent a recommendation or forecast.
Returns shown are nominal and do not account for inflation.
DCA can smooth entry timing, but final results still depend heavily on the asset’s long-term price behavior and the selected contribution period.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Final verdict
Best for understanding accumulation mechanics on past data: how contributions and price combined over time. Compare amounts or assets elsewhere; it does not promise future results. Educational only.