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Lump-Sum Investing

What is Lump-Sum Investing?

Lump-sum investing means putting all available money into the market at once rather than spreading it out over time.

Why it matters

Because markets have tended to rise over time, a lump sum has often done better than spreading it out, but it carries the risk of investing just before a drop.

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What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging? Investing a Little at a Time

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