An investment strategy of contributing a fixed amount of money at regular intervals regardless of market conditions. When prices are high, you buy fewer shares; when prices are low, you buy more. This approach reduces the impact of volatility and removes the temptation to time the market. Regular payroll contributions to a 401(k) are a form of dollar-cost averaging.
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Dollar-Cost Averaging
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