How can I avoid doubling my DCA on red days?

[James45]

I’ve been trying to stick to a disciplined dollar-cost averaging plan into my core ETF holdings, but every time I see a big red day like yesterday, I get this strong urge to double my scheduled buy. Does anyone else struggle with this, where the plan feels too rigid when prices drop sharply? I worry I’m just reacting to volatility instead of trusting the process.

[Alexander_G]

I get that itch too. On red days I feel the pull to double down, like I’m making up for lost ground. I’ve tried naming the feeling and sticking to the plan, but it still stings.

[Addison_W]

The plan feels stubborn when prices tank, but with dollar-cost averaging I tell myself the scheduled buys will average out over years, so I let them go through and scroll past the temptation.

[Kyle_L]

Is the real problem that I’m not actually following the plan or that the plan itself isn’t aligned with my risk tolerance?

[Aaron.M]

One time I wandered off topic mid-workday and started thinking about coffee orders at open, then snapped back to the numbers and realized I hadn’t actually changed my behavior at all.

[Jacob7]

I’ve tried doubling down, and it burned when prices kept falling. Not sure if I misread signals or the core idea needs revisiting.