Dollar-Cost Averaging
Investing a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of price, to smooth out market timing.
What does dollar-cost averaging mean?
By buying steadily — more shares when prices are low, fewer when high — dollar-cost averaging removes the temptation to time the market and builds a disciplined habit. Most automatic retirement contributions work this way.
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