Money is something we all worry about. Understandably, there are concerns about limited or non-existent financial support. It gets worse when we invest our money in stocks and the stock market crashes. That's right. In 2020, the stock market took a sharp plunge during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caught most investors by surprise.

While it's impossible to predict when the stock market will crash or when the market will correct, investors can employ a variety of strategies to mitigate the impact of a crash or correction on their stock portfolio.

Here are some things you need to do to minimize the impact of a market crash.

• Do not liquidate

During market corrections, liquidating your investments may seem like a prudent strategy to avoid further losses. News of the pandemic, the impending burst of an asset bubble or the risk of fraud could affect any investor's investment decision.

It's only a matter of time before the dust settles, so it's important not to liquidate.

• No panic buying

Avoiding panic buying during a market crisis is just as important as avoiding panic selling. When you invest at will, you may describe panic buying as a state of mind that can interfere with your current investment goals.

Also, when the market is down, it often seems like the best time to invest at a reasonable price. Investors looking for a diversified portfolio can invest in stocks of blue-chip companies or index funds.

• Portfolio rebalancing

Rebalancing your portfolio is a risk-reduction method that can increase the return on your holdings while reducing the overall risk of your portfolio. With this strategy, investors buy and sell investments on a regular basis to align the weights of each asset class with your planned allocation.

The first thing to do in rebalancing a portfolio is to develop an appropriate asset allocation strategy. This will come in handy if the stock market crashes. In a stock market crash, seize the opportunity to rebalance your portfolio early.

The Bottom Line

When the stock market crashes, investors have the opportunity to build wealth. However, it helps if you have a strategy for doing this beforehand. The strategies mentioned above will help you survive a market crash. Among other things, they increase your likelihood of increasing your wealth once the market recovers.