Dollar Cost Averaging - The Easiest Way to Build Wealth Over Time

How do you build long-term wealth without trying to time the market? Today we break down the power of dollar cost averaging and why it’s a proven strategy for growing your investments, especially in volatile times. We unpack how it works, why superannuation does it so well, and how rebalancing and automation can help you stay disciplined and reduce risk.

On this episode, we discuss:

• (00:00) Intro
• (01:21) What Is Dollar Cost Averaging and Why It Works
• (02:02) Why Timing the Market Rarely Works
• (02:44) The Courage Problem: Why Most Investors Miss Buying the Dip
• (03:48) A Real Example: Investing $200K Without the Risk
• (06:03) Why Superannuation Is the Ultimate Dollar Cost Averaging Machine
• (06:56) Big Change Ahead - Weekly Super Contributions from 2026
• (08:50) Why Losses Hurt More Than Gains Feel Good
• (09:59) Marty’s Numbers - Why Consistency Beats Trying to Time the Market
• (11:40) The Risk of Picking Stocks vs. Market-Wide Funds
• (12:05) What Is Rebalancing and How Does It Work?
• (13:25) How to Stay Balanced When One Investment Outperforms
• (16:32) The Hidden Tax Impacts of ETFs and Managed Funds
• (17:23) Why Dollar Cost Averaging Is Perfect for Business Owners
• (18:03) Warren Buffett’s Take: Just Keep Investing
• (21:41) Supercharging Super: Using Salary Sacrifice to Build Wealth
• (22:48) Why 90% of Day Traders Lose - and How to Avoid It

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Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

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