T019 · Planning

DCA vs Lump Sum

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Asset
Period
DCA frequency
Winner
Dollar Cost Avg
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Periodic installments over time
Winner
Lump Sum
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Full capital deployed on day one
Portfolio value
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advantage
Max drawdown
DCA —
Lump Sum —
Worst peak-to-trough decline
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Best 3-month run
DCA —
Lump Sum —
Best consecutive 3-month return
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Historical data for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.