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FC MARKETS

Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

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Market Volatility

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Investing Basics

Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained: How It Works and When It Fits

Dollar-cost averaging means investing a fixed amount on a regular schedule, whatever the market is doing. It is how most 401(k) savers already invest. Here is how the math works, how it compares with investing a lump sum, and the trade-offs worth understanding before you automate it.

6 min read

Market Outlook

Bear Markets and Corrections Explained: What Past Declines Show

A 10% fall is called a correction and a 20% fall a bear market, but the labels say little about what happens next. This guide explains the definitions, how US market declines have differed in cause, depth and length, the safeguards that kick in on volatile days, and how investors plan for drawdowns.

6 min read