Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)
What it actually means
DCA contrasts with lump-sum investing (one large deposit immediately) or market-timing (waiting for "the right moment"). The case for DCA: it removes timing decisions from the investor's discretion, smooths out volatile entry prices, and is psychologically easier to sustain through drawdowns. The case against: in markets that trend up over time, lump-sum investing tends to outperform DCA because more dollars get more time in the market.
DCA is a behavioral tool more than a return-maximizing tool. The studies showing lump-sum beats DCA on average are correct on raw return — but ignore that many investors who mean to lump-sum end up never investing because of timing anxiety. DCA's real value is that it gets investors invested. Educational only — verify with your specific situation.
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