Financial Glossary

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)

Investing a fixed amount monthly without trying to time the market. It averages your purchase price and removes timing anxiety. An automated payday transfer is perfect DCA.

Related terms

Compound Interest

Earnings generating their own earnings. Over decades this effect turns modest savings into substantial capital — the central engine of financial independence.

Index Fund

A fund that replicates a market index (like the S&P 500) instead of trying to beat it. Low fees, instant diversification, and long-run performance that beats most active managers.

All terms in this category

Real Return Nominal Return Inflation Consumer Price Index (CPI)Compound Interest CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)Volatility Diversification Risk Tolerance Asset Allocation Liquidity

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