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Dollar-Cost Averaging: Why This Simple Strategy Beats Market Timing

FinWise Editorial TeamMarch 7, 20267 min read

Table of Contents

โ†’Psychology
โ†’Lump Sum
โ†’Conclusion

DCA means buying a fixed dollar amount on a schedule. You buy more shares when prices are low and fewer when high.


Psychology


Removes the urge to wait for the โ€œperfectโ€ entry.


Lump Sum


Studies often show lump sum wins long-termโ€”emotionally, DCA may still be better if it keeps you invested.


Conclusion


Automate contributions on payday.

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