Dollar-Cost Averaging: A Strategy to Reduce Timing Risk and Capture Long-Term Growth
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Missing just a few of the market's best days can significantly reduce returns over time. Being on the sidelines is risky.
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It's extremely difficult to reliably predict market corrections. Stocks can stay overvalued for long periods.
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Consider dollar-cost averaging if you're worried about investing at market highs. Regularly invest a fixed amount regardless of price.
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Dollar-cost averaging helps avoid the urge to time the market and captures returns from both highs and lows over time.
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Focus on long-term growth potential rather than short-term predictions. Time in the market is more important than timing.