For context, I’m a 15 yo with a portfolio of about 3k and 2k in buying power. I’m trying to DCA into various broad market etfs and individual securities, but looming drops caused by interest rate hikes are making me doubt my current pacing. My plan was to initially try and drain my pool of buying power into the markets at a rate of $120 per week until I can further DCA about $60 a week that I make at my job. But because of the Fed’s changing trajectory regarding their hikes to fight inflation, I’m deeply considering a slower approach of $60 a week in perpetuity (which would keep my buying power at an equilibrium). This downturn seems like it will be much more drawn out than it did a month or so ago due to the worsening recession, sustaining damage to China because of their failing systems, and European energy crisis. I’m not going to try and time the market here, therefore a constant DCA will be my only strategy, but what rate of doing so is optimal here?
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