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Dollar-Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum: What the Data Shows

September 12, 2026August 28, 2026 by Bruno M.
Dollar-Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum: What the Data Shows

Vanguard tested five decades of global market data on DCA vs lump sum. Lump sum won 68% of the time — here’s why, and when DCA is still the right call.

Categories Market Education Tags asset allocation, dollar cost averaging, investing basics, lump sum investing, portfolio strategy, vanguard research

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