Section 1 - Instruction

This is it! We're combining two of the most important strategies for long-term success: adjusting your portfolio as you age and investing consistently over time through dollar-cost averaging (DCA).

Engagement Message

Let's practice applying these concepts together. Are you ready to launch?

Section 2 - Practice

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Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's start with a quick review of dollar-cost averaging.

By investing a [[blank:fixed]] amount on a regular schedule, DCA helps you avoid the pitfalls of [[blank:market timing]]. This strategy is powerful because you automatically buy [[blank:more]] shares when prices are low.

Suggested Answers

  • fixed
  • market timing
  • more
  • fewer
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Let's practice matching asset allocations to the right investor age. Sort these portfolios into the correct boxes.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Investor in 20s
  • Second Box Label: Investor in 60s

First Box Items

  • 90% Stocks, 10% Bonds
  • Aggressive Growth
  • Long time horizon

Second Box Items

  • 50% Stocks, 50% Bonds
  • Capital Preservation
  • Nearing retirement
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Let's identify which actions align with which strategy. Swipe each action to match it with the correct investing principle.

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