Stock Market Sell-Off: The 3 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

The stock market has crashed. In just the last five trading days, the Nasdaq-100 index is down more than 10% and has officially entered a bear market, meaning it is down at least 20% from its recent high. That has created some panic among a subset of investors. Panic can be infectious, but you have to stay rational when Wall Street is being irrational. Now is not the time to start trading manically. Extend your time horizon and keep laser-focused on your long-term goals.

But what should you buy during this market crash? If you have cash sitting around, here are three stocks to buy during this market dip and hold for the ultra-long term.

If you're worried about tariffs, then Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) is a stock for you. Even though the company is listed in the United States, it does not operate in the country. The e-commerce marketplace is centered on South Korea, with some small exposure to Taiwan as well. South Korea just got hit with a tariff on exports to the United States, but that does not impact Coupang importing goods from other countries to South Korea. Sure, Coupang could be affected if the South Korean economy goes into a recession, but it is not directly hurt by tariffs.

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