Averaging Down
Averaging down means buying more of a declining investment to reduce average cost per share or unit.
Averaging down, dollar-cost averaging, value averaging, and related contribution-rule terms.
Averaging and Contribution Strategies terms describe how investors turn objectives into allocation choices, contribution rules, time horizons, income plans, and tactical positioning.
Use this branch when the strategy affects asset mix, holding period, contribution schedule, cash flow, profit-taking, or long-short exposure.
| Term | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Averaging Down | A term page that narrows this branch to a specific investing concept, evidence source, or decision point. |
| Dollar Cost Averaging | A tax, cost, distribution, or realized-status term that can change after-tax interpretation. |
| Value Averaging | A style, factor, screening, or research-process term used in security selection. |
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Averaging down means buying more of a declining investment to reduce average cost per share or unit.
Dollar cost averaging invests fixed amounts over time, reducing timing risk by buying more shares when prices are lower.
Value averaging adjusts periodic contributions so a portfolio follows a target value path over time.