Investors that make recurrent investments do so on a regular and predictable basis. This assures that customers invest every day, every week, every month, and every quarter.
Rather than attempting to time the market, recurring investors catch all of the market's highs and lows. They employ the principle of dollar-cost averaging, in which they purchase more units when prices are low and fewer units when prices are high.
When a customer chooses to invest a certain amount in a specific instrument or product, this is referred to as a regular investment.