Investment Simulator – Visualize ROI (DCA vs Lump Sum) | WhatIfInvested

Investment Simulator — What if you had invested?

Free Investment Simulator — Compare DCA vs Lump Sum

Use our free investment simulator to compare DCA vs Lump Sum on real historical data for Bitcoin, Tesla, the S&P 500, and ETFs. Visualize ROI instantly — no login.

Educational tool. Not financial advice.

How it works

Pick dates

Choose start/end dates for backtests.

Select strategy

Test Lump Sum or DCA with your frequency.

Compare returns

See final value, ROI, and performance chart.

Why use this simulator?

Real data

Based on actual market history. No guesswork, only facts.

Visual results

Clear charts to compare strategies across time.

Free simulation

Use the simulator without signup. Quick and easy.

Built for trust

Privacy‑first, transparent, and easy to verify.

Privacy‑first

No login required for the core simulator.

Data you can export

CSV & PDF exports for your own analysis.

Clear methodology

Backtests based on historical market data.

Secure by default

HTTPS/TLS and modern best practices.

What users say

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“Helps me explain DCA vs lump sum to clients in minutes.”
— David, Financial coach
“The CSV export saved me hours when testing scenarios.”
— Lisa, DIY investor
“Clean interface. Super quick to compare portfolios.”
— Coralie, Student

Why an investment simulator matters (DCA vs Lump Sum)

Historical backtesting can reveal surprising trends. With WhatIfInvested, analyze how crypto, stocks, or ETFs have performed over time. Compare lump sum investing (all at once) to dollar‑cost averaging (smaller amounts over time) to understand risk, volatility, and long‑term outcomes.

The simulator doesn’t provide financial advice, but it helps you learn from market history and prepare smarter strategies for the future.

Start with our free investment simulator, or explore the DCA calculator. When you’re ready to go deeper, unlock multi‑portfolio analysis with Premium.

Frequently asked questions

Is the simulator free?

Yes. The core features are free. Premium unlocks multi‑portfolio comparisons, custom weights, rebalancing, fees, and export.

Do I need an account?

No login required; your inputs stay in your browser unless you choose to save them.

Is this financial advice?

No. The simulator is for educational purposes and should not be considered investment advice.

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