1)Definition of 'Dow Theory'

A theory which says the market is in an upward trend if one of its averages (ind
ustrial or transportation) advances above a previous important high, it is accom
panied or followed by a similar advance in the other.
2)Definition of 'Dollar-Cost Averaging - DCA'
The technique of buying a fixed dollar amount of a particular investment on a re
gular schedule, regardless of the share price. More shares are purchased when pr
ices are low, and fewer shares are bought when prices are high.
Also referred to as a "constant dollar plan."