What is the long-term CAGR of pure DCA into TQQQ? (Longest possible backtests/simulations)
Hi everyone, I have a pretty straightforward question but couldn’t get reliable results when I tried to run it myself. I’m looking for the annualized return (CAGR) of a pure DCA strategy into TQQQ (3x Nasdaq-100) — meaning regular fixed dollar investments (e.g. monthly) with no timing, no moving averages, no rebalancing, no additional strategies — just buy and hold DCA. I’m especially interested in the longest possible backtests, even if they use synthetic/pro forma TQQQ data going back to the 1970s or 1980s (before the actual ETF existed). If you have done or found such simulations, I’d love to see: What CAGR you got Over what exact time period Monthly / weekly / annual DCA frequency (if it makes a big difference) Any major drawdowns experienced during the period Bonus if you can compare it to QQQ or SPY under the same DCA rules. Thanks in advance! Appreciate any serious backtests or links.
Posted May 10, 2026, 2:10 PM UTC