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【定期定額】每月存 2 萬買 0050,20 年後真的有 1,500 萬嗎?用數據算給你看

[Dollar-Cost Averaging] Invest $600/Month in 0050 ETF for 20 Years – Will You Really Have $500,000? Let the Numbers Speak

# 【定期定額】每月存 2 萬買 0050,20 年後真的有 1,500 萬嗎?用數據算給你看

你是不是也遇到這些狀況?

❌ 理專說:「定期定額買基金,20 年後一定賺!」

❌ YouTuber 說:「每月投 2 萬,30 年後退休金 3,000 萬!」

❌ 你心想:「聽起來很棒,但真的這麼簡單嗎?」

問題是:他們都只講「最理想的情況」

💡 GoalApp 的做法:不猜測,只計算

我們不推薦任何基金或 ETF,只給你真實的數字

今天用 3 個實際案例,算給你看:

看看他們投資 20 年後,真的能累積到多少錢。

📊 實際案例 1:25 歲小資族 Emma

背景資料

Emma 剛出社會,月薪 3.5 萬,扣除房租、生活費後,每月能存 5,000 元。

投資目標:

計算結果

項目 金額
累計投入本金 120 萬(5,000 × 12 × 20)
20 年後總資產 296 萬
投資收益 176 萬
實際年化報酬率(IRR) 8.2%

🔍 真相:長期投資,複利效果驚人

Emma 的投資成果:

💰 如果遇到這些情況,會怎樣?

情境 A:Emma 中途停扣 5 年(金融海嘯恐慌)

假設 Emma 在第 10 年遇到金融海嘯,恐慌停扣 5 年:

項目 原計畫 停扣 5 年
累計投入本金 120 萬 90 萬
20 年後總資產 296 萬 189 萬
損失 - -107 萬

結論:中途停扣,損失慘重(少賺 107 萬)

情境 B:Emma 提高到每月 8,000 元

假設 Emma 加薪後,每月提高到 8,000 元:

項目 原計畫 提高投入
累計投入本金 120 萬 192 萬
20 年後總資產 296 萬 473 萬
增加 - +177 萬

結論:每月多投 3,000 元,20 年後多賺 177 萬

情境 C:Emma 遇到 2008 金融海嘯

假設 Emma 在第 10 年遇到金融海嘯(股市跌 40%):

  • 第 10 年資產:120 萬
  • 金融海嘯後:120 萬 → 72 萬(-40%)
  • 但 Emma 繼續投入(低點買更多股)
  • 第 20 年資產:312 萬(比原本多 16 萬)✅

結論:市場崩盤是買便宜股票的機會(只要不停扣)

📊 實際案例 2:35 歲工程師 Brian

背景資料

Brian 是軟體工程師,月薪 10 萬,每月能投入 2 萬元。

投資目標:

計算結果

項目 金額
累計投入本金 480 萬(2 萬 × 12 × 20)
20 年後總資產 1,052 萬
投資收益 572 萬
實際年化報酬率(IRR) 7.2%

🔍 真相:每月 2 萬,20 年後破千萬

Brian 的投資成果:

💰 如果改變投資策略,會怎樣?

情境 A:Brian 改投主動型基金(內扣 1.5%)

假設 Brian 聽理專建議,改買主動型基金:

項目 0050/VT 主動型基金
年化報酬率 7% 7%
內扣費用 0.3% 1.5%
實際報酬率 6.7% 5.5%
20 年後總資產 1,052 萬 865 萬
損失 - -187 萬

結論:內扣 1.5% 的基金,20 年少賺 187 萬

情境 B:Brian 提前 5 年開始(30 歲開始)

假設 Brian 30 歲就開始投資:

項目 35 歲開始 30 歲開始
投資期間 20 年 25 年
累計投入本金 480 萬 600 萬
總資產 1,052 萬 1,589 萬
增加 - +537 萬

結論:提前 5 年開始,多賺 537 萬(早投資比晚投資重要)

情境 C:Brian 一次投入 480 萬 vs 定期定額

假設 Brian 有 480 萬,選擇一次投入還是分 20 年定期定額?

項目 一次投入 定期定額
投入方式 第 1 年投 480 萬 每月 2 萬,20 年
20 年後總資產 1,857 萬 1,052 萬
差異 +805 萬 ✅ -

但現實是:

結論:有大筆資金 → 一次投入報酬較高,但風險也高

📊 實際案例 3:45 歲主管 Carol

背景資料

Carol 是企業主管,月薪 25 萬,小孩已經獨立,每月能投入 5 萬元。

投資目標:

計算結果

項目 金額
累計投入本金 900 萬(5 萬 × 12 × 15)
15 年後總資產 1,454 萬
投資收益 554 萬
實際年化報酬率(IRR) 6.2%

🔍 真相:起步晚,但本金大,一樣有效

Carol 的投資成果:

💰 Carol 的退休規劃決策

情境 A:15 年後退休,資產夠用嗎?

項目 金額
60 歲退休時總資產 1,454 萬
以 4% 法則,每月可提領 4.8 萬
退休後每月需求 6 萬
缺口 -1.2 萬/月

結論:不夠,需要調整

情境 B:延後退休 2 年(62 歲退休)

項目 60 歲退休 62 歲退休
投資期間 15 年 17 年
總資產 1,454 萬 1,746 萬
每月可提領 4.8 萬 5.8 萬
結論 不夠 ❌ 接近目標 ✅

情境 C:提高每月投入到 6 萬

項目 每月 5 萬 每月 6 萬
15 年總資產 1,454 萬 1,745 萬
每月可提領 4.8 萬 5.8 萬
結論 不夠 ❌ 接近目標 ✅

🧮 自己算算看:你的定期定額能累積多少?

別信理專的話,也別信我的話。自己算最準。

👉 **用 GoalApp 免費試算(30 秒):**

https://calcgoal.com/calculators/regular-investing.html

輸入你的條件:

  1. 每月投入金額(例如:5,000、20,000、50,000)
  2. 投資期間(例如:10 年、20 年、30 年)
  3. 預期年化報酬率(建議 6-8%)
  4. 是否考慮內扣費用(ETF 約 0.3%,基金約 1.5%)

立刻看到:

總投入本金

總資產(終值)

投資收益

實際年化報酬率(IRR)

完整年度明細表

😱 定期定額的隱藏陷阱:你可能沒想到的事

陷阱 1:「平均報酬率」≠「實際報酬率」

理專說的 8% 報酬率,你真的拿得到嗎?

項目 理專說的 實際拿到
基金年化報酬率 8% 8%
內扣管理費 - -1.5%
申購手續費 - -1.5%(首次)
實際報酬率 8% 6.5%

20 年後差多少?

結論:費用吃掉 1.5%,20 年少賺 115 萬

陷阱 2:市場崩盤時,你真的會繼續扣款嗎?

2008 金融海嘯的真實情況:

月份 0050 股價 投資人反應
2007/10 70 元 開心投入 😊
2008/10 35 元(-50%) 恐慌停扣 😱
2009/3 30 元(最低點) 更害怕,想贖回 😰
2010/1 60 元(反彈) 後悔當初停扣 😭

統計數據:

真實案例(來自 PTT):

> 「我 2007 年開始定期定額買 0050,每月 1 萬

> 2008 年金融海嘯,虧損 40%,嚇到停扣

> 如果當時繼續扣,現在資產會多 200 萬...」

陷阱 3:「定期定額」不一定比「單筆投入」好

迷思:定期定額一定比單筆投入安全?

錯!要看市場走勢:

情境 A:多頭市場(一路上漲)

  • 單筆投入:一開始就買在低點,賺最多 ✅
  • 定期定額:越買越貴,報酬較低 ❌

情境 B:空頭市場(一路下跌)

  • 單筆投入:一開始就買在高點,虧損慘重 ❌
  • 定期定額:越跌越買,攤平成本 ✅

情境 C:震蕩市場(上下波動)

  • 單筆投入:看運氣
  • 定期定額:平均成本 ✅

結論:

陷阱 4:低點停扣,高點加碼(人性弱點)

理想的定期定額:

實際的人性反應:

結果:

真實數據:

結論:人性是定期定額最大的敵人

💡 如何克服定期定額的陷阱?

策略 1:自動扣款,不要手動

為什麼?

設定方式:

策略 2:不看帳戶,減少情緒波動

統計數據:

為什麼?

建議:

策略 3:選低成本 ETF,避開高費用基金

ETF vs 基金費用比較:

項目 0050 VT 主動型基金
內扣費用 0.43% 0.07% 1.5-2%
申購手續費 0.1% 0 2-3%
總成本 0.53% 0.07% 3.5-5%

20 年後差多少?

建議:

策略 4:市場崩盤時,反而要加碼

反人性策略:

案例:2008 金融海嘯

投資人 策略 20 年後總資產
A 崩盤停扣 189 萬 ❌
B 維持原扣款 296 萬 ✅
C 崩盤加碼 2 倍 412 萬 ✅✅

結論:崩盤是最好的加碼時機

🛠️ GoalApp 完整決策工具包

定期定額投資不是唯一的財務決策。建議搭配以下工具:

📈 投資規劃工具

1. 定期定額計算器

2. 退休計算器

3. 定期提領計算器

💰 資產配置工具

4. 房貸套利分析

5. 分期 vs 現金決策

❓ 定期定額常見 Q&A

Q1: 定期定額要扣多少才夠?

A: 至少要月收入的 10-20%

建議分配:

案例:

Q2: 定期定額要投多久才有效?

A: 至少 10 年,建議 20 年以上

複利效果需要時間:

投資期間 本金 終值(8%) 倍數
5 年 60 萬 74 萬 1.2 倍
10 年 120 萬 183 萬 1.5 倍
15 年 180 萬 347 萬 1.9 倍
20 年 240 萬 593 萬 2.5 倍
30 年 360 萬 1,490 萬 4.1 倍

結論:

Q3: 定期定額該選 0050 還是 VT?

A: 看你的投資偏好

0050(元大台灣 50):

VT(Vanguard 全世界股票 ETF):

建議:

Q4: 定期定額該在每月哪一天扣款?

A: 統計上沒有最佳扣款日

研究顯示:

建議:

Q5: 定期定額遇到股市大跌,該停扣嗎?

A: 絕對不要停扣!反而要加碼

統計數據:

為什麼不要停扣?

建議:

Q6: 定期定額會不會買在高點?

A: 會,但沒關係

定期定額的特色:

案例:2020-2024 年投資 0050

年份 股價 買到股數(每月 1 萬)
2020 80 元 125 股
2021 140 元(高點) 71 股 ❌
2022 100 元 100 股
2023 120 元 83 股
2024 150 元 67 股
平均成本 118 元 89 股/月

結論:

Q7: 定期定額的錢要放哪裡?

A: 開證券戶,直接買 ETF

不建議:

建議:

開戶流程:

  1. 選券商(如國泰、元大、富邦)
  2. 線上開戶(準備雙證件、銀行帳戶)
  3. 設定定期定額(最低 1,000 元起)
  4. 自動扣款

Q8: 定期定額賺錢後要贖回嗎?

A: 看你的投資目的

情境 A:存退休金(長期投資)

  • 不要贖回,繼續累積
  • 退休前 3-5 年才逐步賣出
  • 或改用「定期提領」方式領錢

情境 B:存頭期款(5-10 年目標)

  • 達到目標金額就贖回
  • 例:存到 200 萬買房頭期款

情境 C:股市大漲(獲利了結)

  • 不建議全部贖回
  • 可以贖回部分(例如賺到的 50%)
  • 本金繼續投資

Q9: 定期定額報酬率多少才算好?

A: 長期年化報酬率 6-8% 算合理

參考數據:

評估標準:

Q10: 定期定額可以中途停扣嗎?

A: 可以,但要看原因

可以停扣的理由:

不該停扣的理由:

建議:

🎯 最後的建議

不要問「定期定額好不好?」

要問「我能不能堅持 20 年?」

定期定額的成功關鍵:

  1. 選低成本 ETF(0050、VT)
  2. 設定自動扣款(減少人性干擾)
  3. 不看帳戶(減少情緒波動)
  4. 堅持 20 年以上(複利需要時間)
  5. 市場崩盤繼續扣(甚至加碼)

沒有絕對的答案,只有最適合你的答案。

📌 行動步驟

  1. 算出自己的目標GoalApp 定期定額計算器
  2. 開證券戶 → 選擇券商(國泰、元大、富邦)
  3. 設定自動扣款 → 每月固定日期、金額
  4. 選擇標的 → 0050 或 VT
  5. 堅持 20 年 → 不看、不停、不贖

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我們的承諾:

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Sound Familiar?

❌ Your financial advisor says: "Dollar-cost averaging into mutual funds, you'll definitely profit in 20 years!"

❌ YouTubers claim: "Invest $600/month, and you'll have $1 million for retirement in 30 years!"

❌ You think: "Sounds great, but is it really that simple?"

The Problem: They Only Show the Best-Case Scenario

💡 GoalApp's Approach: No Guessing, Just Calculating

We don't recommend any funds or ETFs—we just give you real numbers.

Today we'll calculate 3 real-world cases:

Let's see how much they'll actually accumulate after 20 years of investing.

📊 Real Case 1: Emma, 25-Year-Old Entry-Level Worker

Background

Emma just started working, earning $1,100/month. After rent and living expenses, she can save $150/month.

Investment Goals:

Calculation Results

Item Amount
Total Principal Invested $36,000 ($150 × 12 × 20)
Total Assets After 20 Years $88,800
Investment Gains $52,800
Actual Annual Return (IRR) 8.2%

🔍 The Truth: Long-Term Investing, Compound Interest is Powerful

Emma's Investment Results:

💰 What If These Scenarios Happen?

Scenario A: Emma Stops Contributing for 5 Years (Panic During Financial Crisis)

Suppose Emma encounters a financial crisis in year 10 and panics, stopping contributions for 5 years:

Item Original Plan Stopped for 5 Years
Total Principal $36,000 $27,000
Assets After 20 Years $88,800 $56,700
Loss - -$32,100

Conclusion: Stopping contributions mid-way results in significant losses (missing $32,100)

Scenario B: Emma Increases to $240/Month

Suppose Emma gets a raise and increases to $240/month:

Item Original Plan Increased Investment
Total Principal $36,000 $57,600
Assets After 20 Years $88,800 $141,900
Increase - +$53,100

Conclusion: Investing an extra $90/month results in $53,100 more after 20 years

Scenario C: Emma Experiences the 2008 Financial Crisis

Suppose Emma encounters a financial crisis in year 10 (market drops 40%):

  • Year 10 assets: $36,000
  • After crisis: $36,000 → $21,600 (-40%)
  • But Emma continues investing (buying more shares at lower prices)
  • Year 20 assets: $93,600 ($4,800 more than original) ✅

Conclusion: Market crashes are opportunities to buy cheap stocks (as long as you don't stop)

📊 Real Case 2: Brian, 35-Year-Old Software Engineer

Background

Brian is a software engineer earning $3,000/month, able to invest $600/month.

Investment Goals:

Calculation Results

Item Amount
Total Principal Invested $144,000 ($600 × 12 × 20)
Total Assets After 20 Years $315,600
Investment Gains $171,600
Actual Annual Return (IRR) 7.2%

🔍 The Truth: $600/Month for 20 Years Exceeds $300,000

Brian's Investment Results:

💰 What If Investment Strategy Changes?

Scenario A: Brian Switches to Active Funds (1.5% Expense Ratio)

Suppose Brian follows advisor's advice and buys active funds:

Item 0050/VT Active Fund
Annual Return 7% 7%
Expense Ratio 0.3% 1.5%
Actual Return 6.7% 5.5%
Assets After 20 Years $315,600 $259,500
Loss - -$56,100

Conclusion: A fund with 1.5% expense ratio loses $56,100 over 20 years

Scenario B: Brian Starts 5 Years Earlier (Age 30)

Suppose Brian started investing at 30:

Item Started at 35 Started at 30
Investment Period 20 years 25 years
Total Principal $144,000 $180,000
Total Assets $315,600 $476,700
Increase - +$161,100

Conclusion: Starting 5 years earlier gains $161,100 more (early investing beats late investing)

Scenario C: Brian Invests $144,000 Lump Sum vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging

Suppose Brian has $144,000, should he invest all at once or spread over 20 years?

Item Lump Sum Dollar-Cost Averaging
Investment Method Invest $144,000 in Year 1 $600/month for 20 years
Assets After 20 Years $557,100 $315,600
Difference +$241,500 ✅ -

But Reality Shows:

Conclusion: Having a large sum → Lump sum has higher returns but also higher risk

📊 Real Case 3: Carol, 45-Year-Old Manager

Background

Carol is a corporate manager earning $7,500/month. Her children are independent, so she can invest $1,500/month.

Investment Goals:

Calculation Results

Item Amount
Total Principal Invested $270,000 ($1,500 × 12 × 15)
Total Assets After 15 Years $436,200
Investment Gains $166,200
Actual Annual Return (IRR) 6.2%

🔍 The Truth: Starting Late but with Large Principal Still Works

Carol's Investment Results:

💰 Carol's Retirement Planning Decisions

Scenario A: Retiring in 15 Years, Will Assets Be Enough?

Item Amount
Total Assets at Age 60 $436,200
Monthly Withdrawal (4% Rule) $1,454
Monthly Need After Retirement $1,800
Gap -$346/month

Conclusion: Not enough, needs adjustment

Scenario B: Delay Retirement by 2 Years (Retire at 62)

Item Retire at 60 Retire at 62
Investment Period 15 years 17 years
Total Assets $436,200 $523,800
Monthly Withdrawal $1,454 $1,746
Conclusion Not enough ❌ Close to goal ✅

Scenario C: Increase Monthly Investment to $1,800

Item $1,500/Month $1,800/Month
Assets After 15 Years $436,200 $523,500
Monthly Withdrawal $1,454 $1,745
Conclusion Not enough ❌ Close to goal ✅

🧮 Calculate Your Own: How Much Can Your Dollar-Cost Averaging Accumulate?

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Enter Your Conditions:

  1. Monthly Investment Amount (e.g., $150, $600, $1,500)
  2. Investment Period (e.g., 10, 20, 30 years)
  3. Expected Annual Return (recommended 6-8%)
  4. Consider Expense Ratio? (ETF ~0.3%, Fund ~1.5%)

See Immediately:

Total Principal Invested

Total Assets (Final Value)

Investment Gains

Actual Annual Return (IRR)

Complete Annual Breakdown

😱 Hidden Traps of Dollar-Cost Averaging: Things You Might Not Consider

Trap 1: "Average Return" ≠ "Actual Return"

Will you really get the 8% return the advisor mentioned?

Item Advisor Says Actually Get
Fund Annual Return 8% 8%
Expense Ratio - -1.5%
Purchase Fee - -1.5% (initial)
Actual Return 8% 6.5%

Difference After 20 Years?

Conclusion: Fees eating 1.5% means $34,500 less over 20 years

Trap 2: Will You Really Keep Contributing When Markets Crash?

Reality of 2008 Financial Crisis:

Month 0050 Price Investor Reaction
2007/10 $21 Happily investing 😊
2008/10 $10.50 (-50%) Panic, stop contributing 😱
2009/3 $9 (bottom) Even more scared, want to sell 😰
2010/1 $18 (recovery) Regret stopping 😭

Statistics:

Real Case (from forums):

> "I started dollar-cost averaging into 0050 in 2007, $300/month

> 2008 financial crisis, lost 40%, scared and stopped

> If I had continued, I'd have $60,000 more now..."

Trap 3: "Dollar-Cost Averaging" Isn't Always Better Than "Lump Sum"

Myth: Dollar-cost averaging is always safer than lump sum?

Wrong! It depends on market trends:

Scenario A: Bull Market (Continuous Rise)

  • Lump sum: Buy at low point early, earn most ✅
  • Dollar-cost averaging: Buy higher each time, lower returns ❌

Scenario B: Bear Market (Continuous Decline)

  • Lump sum: Buy at high point early, severe losses ❌
  • Dollar-cost averaging: Buy more as it drops, average cost ✅

Scenario C: Volatile Market (Ups and Downs)

  • Lump sum: Luck dependent
  • Dollar-cost averaging: Average cost ✅

Conclusion:

Trap 4: Stop at Lows, Add at Highs (Human Nature)

Ideal Dollar-Cost Averaging:

Actual Human Reaction:

Result:

Real Data:

Conclusion: Human nature is the biggest enemy of dollar-cost averaging

💡 How to Overcome Dollar-Cost Averaging Traps?

Strategy 1: Automatic Deduction, Not Manual

Why?

Setup Methods:

Strategy 2: Don't Check Your Account, Reduce Emotional Volatility

Statistics:

Why?

Recommendation:

Strategy 3: Choose Low-Cost ETFs, Avoid High-Fee Funds

ETF vs Fund Fee Comparison:

Item 0050 VT Active Fund
Expense Ratio 0.43% 0.07% 1.5-2%
Purchase Fee 0.1% 0 2-3%
Total Cost 0.53% 0.07% 3.5-5%

Difference After 20 Years?

Recommendation:

Strategy 4: When Markets Crash, Add More Instead

Counter-Human-Nature Strategy:

Case Study: 2008 Financial Crisis

Investor Strategy Assets After 20 Years
A Stopped during crash $56,700 ❌
B Maintained contributions $88,800 ✅
C Doubled down during crash $123,600 ✅✅

Conclusion: Crashes are the best times to add more

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Dollar-cost averaging isn't the only financial decision. We recommend pairing with these tools:

📈 Investment Planning Tools

1. Dollar-Cost Averaging Calculator

2. Retirement Calculator

3. Systematic Withdrawal Calculator

💰 Asset Allocation Tools

4. Mortgage Arbitrage Analysis

5. Installment vs Cash Decision

❓ Dollar-Cost Averaging FAQ

Q1: How Much Should I Dollar-Cost Average?

A: At least 10-20% of monthly income

Recommended Allocation:

Examples:

Q2: How Long Does Dollar-Cost Averaging Take to Be Effective?

A: At least 10 years, recommended 20+ years

Compound Effect Needs Time:

Investment Period Principal Final Value (8%) Multiple
5 years $18,000 $22,200 1.2x
10 years $36,000 $54,900 1.5x
15 years $54,000 $104,100 1.9x
20 years $72,000 $177,900 2.5x
30 years $108,000 $447,000 4.1x

Conclusion:

Q3: Should I Choose 0050 or VT?

A: Depends on your investment preference

0050 (Taiwan Top 50):

VT (Vanguard Total World Stock ETF):

Recommendation:

Q4: What Day of the Month Should I Set for Auto-Deduction?

A: Statistically, there's no best day

Research Shows:

Recommendation:

Q5: Should I Stop When Markets Crash?

A: Absolutely not! You should add more instead

Statistics:

Why Not Stop?

Recommendation:

Q6: Will I Buy at the Peak?

A: Yes, but it doesn't matter

Dollar-Cost Averaging Feature:

Case Study: 2020-2024 Investing in 0050

Year Stock Price Shares Bought ($300/month)
2020 $24 12.5 shares
2021 $42 (high) 7.1 shares ❌
2022 $30 10 shares
2023 $36 8.3 shares
2024 $45 6.7 shares
Average Cost $35.40 8.9 shares/month

Conclusion:

Q7: Where Should I Put the Money?

A: Open a brokerage account, buy ETFs directly

Not Recommended:

Recommended:

Account Opening Process:

  1. Choose broker (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard)
  2. Online application (need ID, bank account)
  3. Set up automatic investment (minimum $50/month)
  4. Automatic deduction

Q8: Should I Cash Out After Making Money?

A: Depends on your investment goal

Scenario A: Saving for Retirement (Long-term Investment)

  • Don't cash out, keep accumulating
  • Only gradually sell 3-5 years before retirement
  • Or use "systematic withdrawal" method

Scenario B: Saving for Down Payment (5-10 Year Goal)

  • Cash out when reaching target amount
  • Example: Save $60,000 for house down payment

Scenario C: Market Surge (Taking Profits)

  • Not recommended to cash out entirely
  • Can cash out portion (e.g., 50% of gains)
  • Keep principal invested

Q9: What's a Good Return Rate for Dollar-Cost Averaging?

A: Long-term annual return of 6-8% is reasonable

Reference Data:

Evaluation Standards:

Q10: Can I Stop Contributions Midway?

A: Yes, but depends on the reason

Acceptable Reasons to Stop:

Bad Reasons to Stop:

Recommendation:

🎯 Final Advice

Don't Ask "Is Dollar-Cost Averaging Good?"

Ask "Can I Stick With It for 20 Years?"

Keys to Dollar-Cost Averaging Success:

  1. Choose low-cost ETFs (0050, VT)
  2. Set up automatic deduction (reduce human interference)
  3. Don't check your account (reduce emotional volatility)
  4. Stick with it 20+ years (compound needs time)
  5. Keep contributing during crashes (or even add more)

There's no absolute answer, only the answer that fits you best.

📌 Action Steps

  1. Calculate Your GoalGoalApp Dollar-Cost Averaging Calculator
  2. Open a Brokerage Account → Choose a broker (Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard)
  3. Set Up Automatic Deduction → Fixed date and amount monthly
  4. Choose Your Investment → 0050 or VT
  5. Stick With It for 20 Years → Don't check, don't stop, don't cash out

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