Should I lump sum $150k into the market or DCA? Just looking to grow the money, no other short term plans.

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Be like me and sit on it for a entire year because SURELY the market is overinflated and due for a massive correction but instead it just keeps hitting record after record all year long

wait no don’t be like me

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Lump sum

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Do it in one go, a single time. The theory there is time in market is better than timing the market

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Lump. Never try to time the market.

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DCA.

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It depends on the type of person you are. Do what will allow you to sleep at night. If you’re a newer investor, then DCA. If you’re like me, I just want to check it off my list and lump sum.

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If you think the market might correct, but you don’t want to time the market: DCA

If you have no idea or don’t believe the market will correct any time soon: lump sum

If you think the market might correct and you want to time the market: good luck

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There's a ton of research you can look at on this and determine what's best for you

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How long term are you thinking?

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