How much $ max should one DCA per week / every two weeks? I have 90k sitting around that I would like to start investing in ETF with. No debt, 8 months emergency in HYSA

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I'm dealing with the same problem - trying to roll in about $150k in cash. I've been putting about $5k in every 2 weeks. I put $20k in one go a couple months ago - wish I had done more! Hindsight and all that :)

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I’d do a third each week. All in by week 3. Or half each week.

And then continue to put money in each paycheck.

I just did $45,000 in one day. My plan is long term so I’m not really concerned what happens 6 weeks from now.

Thanks for the advice! I’m definitely in it for the long haul. Putting in quite a bit of my pay as well.

I’m pretty risk averse. Probably should take more risks since I’m still quite young

How much is your 8 month emergency fund if you don’t mind me asking?

My monthly fixed expense are probably around 2500-3000. The rest are buffer costs just in case bad stuff happens (eg healthcare, insurance, etc)

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You are probably better off investing in a lump sum, and if you’re nervous about a correction, allocate more to fixed income. Then when the market corrects, move more to equity.

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