Dollar-Cost Averaging Versus Lump Sum Investing

What the evidence says about staged entry in a high-volatility asset class.

The trade-off

Lump sum deployment maximises time in the market. Staged entry reduces the impact of a poorly timed start. In assets with very high volatility, the behavioural benefit of staging is often decisive.

Automate the decision

A written schedule removes the temptation to pause contributions precisely when prices are most attractive.

Review, do not react

Assess the plan on a fixed cadence rather than after every price move.

Key takeaways

• The trade-off: Lump sum deployment maximises time in the market.
• Automate the decision: A written schedule removes the temptation to pause contributions precisely when prices are most attractive.
• Review, do not react: Assess the plan on a fixed cadence rather than after every price move.

Risk disclosure

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