Lump-Sum Investing vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging: Actual Outcomes
Discussing lump-sum investing vs. dollar-cost averaging, let’s look at when dollar-cost averaging may be preferred.
Stock market declines over a few days or months may lead investors to anticipate a down year. But the US stock market had positive returns in 17 of the past 20 calendar years, despite some notable dips in many of those years.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Indices are not available for direct investment. Their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the management of an actual portfolio.
In US dollars.
Data is calculated off rounded daily returns. US Market is represented by the Russell 3000 Index. Largest Intra-Year Decline refers to the largest market decrease from peak to trough during the year. Frank Russell Company is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks, and copyrights related to the Russell Indexes.
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Discussing lump-sum investing vs. dollar-cost averaging, let’s look at when dollar-cost averaging may be preferred.
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