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Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Explained

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals — automatically buying more when prices are low, less when high, smoothing your average cost over time.

TL;DR

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals — automatically buying more when prices are low, less when high, smoothing your average cost over time.

What is DCA?

DCA means investing a fixed dollar amount at regular intervals regardless of price. When prices are low, you buy more shares; when high, fewer. The key benefit: eliminating the psychological burden of timing the market.

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