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dollar cost averaging

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dollar cost averaging
n.
Periodic investment of a fixed dollar amount, as in a particular stock or fund or in the market as a whole, on the belief that the average value of the investment will rise over time and that it is not possible to foresee the intermediate highs and lows.


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Experts say dollar cost averaging is best for people who don't have a lot of money to invest but who can be consistent with a small monthly investment.
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But while the cash-flow-governed herd ended the 30-year period with a paltry 47 head in the herd, dollar cost averaging calved out 104 head that year--beating even the steady-sized herd by four cows.
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Koetz advises investors who aren't sure how they feel about going back into the market to put cash into a money market account and set up a dollar cost averaging arrangement.
PICKINGS ARE SLIM IN MARKET FEW OPTIONS LEFT TO INVESTORS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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