New Delhi, July 27 -- When markets tumble, emotions often move faster than investment plans. Investors start checking portfolios more frequently, wonder whether they should pause their systematic investment plans (SIPs) and look for signs that it's time to make changes.

Experts say that's precisely why important investment decisions should be made while markets are calm. Having a pre-defined plan can prevent short-term volatility from influencing long-term financial goals. From deciding when a SIP should actually be paused to setting a portfolio review schedule, here's what experts recommend investors do before the next bout of market volatility.

One of the biggest mistakes investors make is deciding whether to continue or stop a SIP wh...