facebookMy mother has $100,000 which she has handed over to me to invest, how should I deploy it during this period? Does Dollar Cost Averaging downwards make sense? - Seedly

Anonymous

04 Aug 2020

General Investing

My mother has $100,000 which she has handed over to me to invest, how should I deploy it during this period? Does Dollar Cost Averaging downwards make sense?

What strategy should I adopt and which instruments should I invest in? (Stocks, Bonds or ETFs)

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Josh Tan Jian Liang

14 Apr 2020

Co-founder https://theastuteparent.com at Promiseland Independent Pte Ltd

Hi Anon,

If you are unsure, DCA helps you acclimatise to investment volatility. I'd recommend to look very long term. This is a period of volatility and one month can be up and another month down.

I've this exact tutorial on How to Dollar Cost Average: https://youtu.be/QZarp30IiR8.

Hope it helps. If unsure look for me here https://theastuteparent.com/josh-tan or any qualified adviser to help you in your journey.

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I am extremely weary in situations like these.

Is the amount used as a gift or is she the beneficiary?

If the latter, it would be better if you invest it according to her risk profile instead of yours.

Colin Lim

13 Apr 2020

Financial Services Consultant at Colin Lim

Your mom trusted that you have the ability to grow her money. And i guess you have knowledge and kno...

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