Stock market crash, Feb. 19 -- After trading sideways to positive over the last few sessions, the Indian stock market witnessed a sharp sell-off on Thursday. Selling on Dalal Street was across segments and indices. During the stock market crash, investors lost nearly Rs.4 lakh crore as the market capitalisation of BSE-listed stocks dropped from Rs.472 lakh crore to Rs.468 crore.

According to an investment expert, an investor can avoid market volatility by investing indirectly in equities. They suggested that investors opt for equity mutual funds via SIPs. This would help them avoid the volatility of the stock market and achieve long-term returns of around 15% on their money.

Advising equity investors to start mutual fund SIP if there is...