The Crash: Should I sell or should I buy?

WHILE most investors dread a stock market crash, others see opportunity in the chaos.

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For some, plummeting share prices are the equivalent of the Boxing Day sales - a chance to grab quality stocks at knockdown prices.

Right now, there are bargains everywhere as US president Donald Trump's trade tariff threats spread panic.

London's FTSE 100 dropped 10% in a week, with big names like BP and St James's Place down as much as 20%.

Across the Atlantic, it's worse. The S&P 500 is down nearly 15% this year and the Nasdaq has plunged 20%. Chip maker Nvidia is down 30%, while Elon Musk's Tesla has slumped almost 40%.

So instead of selling shares, is now the time to buy them instead? It's tempting to dive in.