Are We in a Passive Investing Bubble? and Lump Sum Investing vs. Dollar Cost Averaging

Is passive investing creating a stock market bubble? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss dives into the rise of index funds, why they became so popular, and the potential concerns. Also, Wes covers a classic investing strategy: Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA). He explains how systematically investing over time can smooth out your cost basis and make investing less daunting, especially with a lump sum. We'll look at how DCA stacks up against investing a lump sum all at once – you might be surprised by the numbers!

Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take.

All this and more on the May 20, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast.

Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.

We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes, in which Christa and Wes discuss investing and retirement savings in depth.

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Learn more about Wes:  Wes Moss, CFP®

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