By investing the same amount on a regular schedule, you automatically buy more units when prices are low and fewer when prices are high. Over time this can lower your average purchase price and removes the pressure of guessing the perfect moment to invest, which even professionals struggle to do consistently. Just as importantly, it turns investing into a steady habit rather than a series of nerve-wracking decisions.
The approach is particularly helpful for beginners and for anyone investing from regular income, such as monthly savings. It does not guarantee a profit and cannot protect against losses if markets fall over the whole period, but it reduces the risk of investing a large sum at an unfortunate moment and helps take emotion out of the process.
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