Dollar Cost Averaging

[DeletedUser394]

Hi there, for the last two years or so I've been dollar cost averaging with the 3 index funds/etfs in my portfolio....Vanguard 500, etc.

I currently have stock holdings in 14 companies (7 Blue chips, 4 Mid Caps, 3 Small Caps).

My question is....."Is dollar cost averaging a smart way to invest in stocks?"

Personally I tend to hold individual stocks for less than a year, with exception to AK Steel (AKS). I bought 5K worth of shares when it was trading at $10 about a year and a half ago, now it's up to $54.24, which is an excellent return.

I appreciate any comments.

 

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[DeletedUser394]

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[andviv]

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[DeletedUser394]

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[andviv]

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