cost averaging
noun[U]
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regularinvestmentof afixedsumofmoneyso that youbuymoreshareswhen thepriceislowand fewershareswhen thepriceis high:
dollar/pound, etc. cost averagingWithpoundcostaveragingyouevenout thepeaksandtroughsof thesharepriceduring theyear.