New Delhi, May 10 -- The Iran war has triggered big swings in the stock market since the conflict started more than two months ago. While sharp market selloffs create opportunities for investors, 'they should be treated as a planning moment more than a trading moment.'

"The current Iran-Israel-US flare‑up is seen as a market shock that is creating tactical opportunities but does not, in itself, justify a wholesale change to long‑term financial planning," says said Arijit Sen, SEBI Registered Investment Adviser, Co-Founder, Merry Mind.

However, continuing regular investments is crucial, says Abhishek Kumar, SEBI-registered investment adviser and founder of SahajMoney, as it helps portfolios benefit when markets recover after ...