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28 September 2026

  • curprev 08:4008:40, 28 September 2026 Kathaleen19J talk contribs 2,007 bytes +2,007 Created page with "<br><br><br>Dollar cost averaging is a name that sounds more complicated than the idea. The idea is simple: invest a fixed amount at regular intervals rather than trying to time a large purchase.<br><br><br><br>The reason it works is that you buy more shares when prices are lower and fewer shares when prices are higher. Over a full market cycle, the average purchase price ends up favorable without any judgment about market timing.<br><br><br><br>The behavioral benefit ma..."