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Lump-Sum Investing vs Dollar-Cost Averaging: Returns, Risk, and Regret

Lump-Sum Investing vs Dollar-Cost Averaging: Returns, Risk, and Regret

When a windfall lands, the hardest question is whether to invest it all today or ease it in over months. These strategies split on what matters most: the math, which usually favors investing everything at once, versus the risk and regret of watching a lump sum drop right after you commit. You'll be able to weigh higher expected returns against your own nerves and pick a plan you can actually stick with through a downturn.

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