When Shiga toxin is released from an E. coli O157:H7 bacterium, it can translocate to organs other than the digestive tract such as the kidneys and central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). This can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and/or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) .
A strategy called dollar-cost averaging can help reduce risks surrounding an asset falling in price. The concept is straightforward - you invest a fixed amount of money in an asset once every fixed time period.
The usual disclaimer applies. Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1473046 2 EXPLAINING THE RIDDLE OF DOLLAR COST AVERAGING Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is the practice of building up investments gradually over time in equal dollar amounts, rather than investing the desired total in one lump sum.he usual disclaimer applies. Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1473046 2 EXPLAINING THE RIDDLE OF DOLLAR COST AVERAGING Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is the practice of building up investments gradually over time in equal dollar amounts, rather than investing the desired total in one lump sum.