I have about 250k in cash in savings and moving to cash in January. Thoughts on an expedited DCA through larger amounts over a year vs. a lump sum? Real estate was an option as well but rates are absurd. Any other investment options? Thanks

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I personally would lump sum. However, that's quite a large amount and some people would be more comfortable with DCA. The former statistically ends better but there's no way to know for sure.

They say we might be nearing bottom… unless Russia goes nuclear or some other black swan event. If it we’re me I would DCA but higher increments over the next 6 months. Also not sure how If you’ve been maxing out retirement and already have a lot in the market. Id be inclined to buy house if so and refinance in a couple years when rates come back down when the fed needs to address recession/unemployment over inflation. However prices are probably not bottoming out yet.

Some think we already hit the bottom.

Either way, nobody knows for sure, which is why DCA is a good idea.

I am in the same exact boat

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