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Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained (and When It Helps)

By Sidhartha Shukla

Dollar-cost averaging is a scheduling decision, not a strategy that beats the market. Here is the mechanic, the real benefit, the honest counterpoint, and the risks it leaves untouched.