Frequently Asked Question

August 18 2010  |  Filed Under » ,

A formula timing plan which consists of periodic purchases of a fixed dollar amount of an investment company regardless of price is known as:

a. Dollar cost averaging

b. Share averaging

c. Constant dollar plan

d. Constant ratio plan



Answer: A

“A” is correct because this is the definition of dollar cost averaging.

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