Last updated: March 2, 2026

What Is Dollar Cost Averaging?

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Dollar cost averaging invests a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of share price, reducing the impact of volatility.

This strategy results in buying more shares when prices are low and fewer when high, lowering average cost.

Common use cases:

  • Long-term investing strategy
  • 401k contributions
  • Index fund investing

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