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Dollar drainThe impact of importing from foreign countries more than exporting to them. The money required to finance the import purchases removes dollars from the importing nation.Dollar drain Similar MatchesConstant dollar planConstant dollar planA plan which enables investors to accumulate shares in a mutual fund by purchasing them on a regular basis (for example monthly) with a fixed dollar amount. The dollar amount buys more shares when the price is low than when it is high, and over time the investor will have accumulated shares at a cost which is neither high nor low, but average for the period in question. Hence the other name for this process - 'dollar cost averaging'. In the UK, the same principles apply to savings plans for unit trusts, and the process is called 'pound cost averaging'. Nominal dollarsNominal dollarsDollars that are not adjusted for inflation. Dollar cost averagingDollar cost averagingIn the US, a plan which enables investors to accumulate shares in stock or a mutual fund by purchasing on a regular basis (for example monthly) with a fixed dollar amount. When the price is low, more shares will be purchased and fewer when the price is high. Also known as constant dollar plan. Known as pound cost averaging in the UK. Dollar bearsDollar bearsTraders who capitalize on a falling dollar by buying other foreign currencies directly. Dollar cost averagingDollar cost averagingSee: Constant dollar plan Further SuggestionsEurodollar certificate of depositTwo dollar broker Purchasing power of the dollar Weak dollar Strong dollar Eurodollar Salomon Brothers Non US Dollar World Government Bond Index Eurodollar obligations Asian dollar market eurodollar Constant dollars Total dollar return Fixed dollar obligations Trade weight value of the dollar Dollar roll Dollar shortage Dialing for dollars Dollar standard Constant dollar plan Dollarization Eurodollar soft dollars Dollar bonds Equal dollar swap Hard dollars |
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