When to buy stocks in a market crash

IT’S a great feeling to have cash when the stock market is down. After all, who wouldn’t want to pick up stocks when they are cheaper?

In fact, some may say it makes sense to always keep some money on the sidelines, ready to deploy when the opportunity arises. Others, however, will point out that waiting for stocks to fall is akin to trying to time the market, an unwise thing to do.

So, who is right? Clearly, a case can be made for both sides of the argument. Investors, though, may want to look at the bigger picture before deciding what they want to do.