Dollar-Cost Averaging
Definition
Investing a fixed dollar amount at regular intervals regardless of market conditions, buying more shares when prices are low and fewer when high.
Explanation
DCA removes the emotional challenge of market timing by automating purchases. A $500 monthly investment buys 5 shares at $100, but 10 shares at $50 — automatically increasing position size during dips. Research by Vanguard shows that lump-sum investing beats DCA roughly 68% of the time (because markets trend upward), but DCA reduces the psychological pain of investing at a market top. DCA is particularly valuable for investors who receive income regularly (salary) and lack a lump sum to deploy.
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