scholarly journals Determinant factors of investors� behavior in investment decision in Indonesian capital markets

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Indra Listyarti ◽  
Tatik Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Positive Effect

This study examines the effect of financial information, macro environment, and subjective norms on investors behavior when making investment decisions in Indonesian capital market. It was conducted by a survey design and involved 190 individual investors in three big cities in Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung). By using Structural Equation Modeling with Warp-PLS 3.0, the results showed that macro factors had a significantly positive effect on the technical information, the financial information and the macro factors had a significantly positive effect on the investor intentions, and the intentions of investors and the financial information had a significantly positive impact on investment decisions. It was also found that the financial information held a great contribution to build investor intentions and investment decisions. Thus, Indonesian individual investors were rational and sophisticated investors. They were not influenced by the actions of other investors, analyst opinions, and media. The implication of this research was how to provide information comprehensively to investors, which was very important to influence their decisions.

scholarly journals Stress and Its Impact on Academic and Social Life of Undergraduate University Students in Ghana: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Koawo Edjah ◽  
Francis Ankomah ◽  
Ebenezer Domey ◽  
John Ekow Laryea
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractStress is concomitant with students’ life and can have a significant impact on their lives, and even how they go about their academic work. Globally, in every five visits by patients to the doctor, three are stress-related problems. This study examined stress and its impact on the academic and social life among students of a university in Ghana. The descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed. Using the stratified and simple random (random numbers) sampling methods, 500 regular undergraduate students were engaged in the study. A questionnaire made up of Perceived Stress Scale and Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale was used to gather data for the study. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), with AMOS were used for the analyses. It was found that majority of the students were moderately stressed. Paramount among the stressors were academic stressors, followed by institutional stressors, and external stressors. Stress had a significant positive impact on the academic and social life of students. It was concluded that undergraduate students, in one way or the other, go through some kind of stress during the course of their study. It was recommended that the university, through its Students’ Affairs, and Counselling Sections, continue to empower students on how to manage and deal with stress in order to enhance their academic life.

Does salience matter in investment decision?

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 1894-1912
Author(s):  
Samra Chaudary
Keyword(s):  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multigroup Analysis ◽  
Money Managers ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The paper takes a behavioral approach by making use of the prospect theory to unveil the impact of salience on short-term and long-term investment decisions. This paper aims to investigate the group differences for two types of investors’ groups, i.e. individual investors and professional investors. Design/methodology/approach The study uses partial least square-based structural equation modeling technique, measurement invariance test and multigroup analysis test on a unique data set of 277 active equity traders which included professional money managers and individual investors. Findings Results showed that salience has a significant positive impact on both short-term and long-term investment decisions. The impact was almost 1.5 times higher for long-term investment decision as compared to short-term decision. Furthermore, multigroup analysis revealed that the two groups (individual investors and professional investors) were statistically significantly different from each other. Research limitations/implications The study has implications for financial regulators, money managers and individual investors as it was found that individual investors suffer more with salience heuristic and may end up with sub-optimal portfolios due to inefficient diversification. Thus, investors should be cautious in fully relying on salience and avoid such bias to improve investment returns. Practical implications The study concludes with a discussion of policy and regulatory implications on how to minimize salience bias to achieve optimum and diversified portfolios. Originality/value The study has significantly contributed to the growing body of applied behavioral research in the discipline of finance.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Behavioral Biases in Investment Decision-Making

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geetika Madaan ◽  
Sanjeet Singh
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Behavioral Biases ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
The Impact

Individual investor’s behavior is extensively influenced by various biases that highlighted in the growing discipline of behavior finance. Therefore, this study is also one of another effort to assess the impact of behavioral biases in investment decision-making in National Stock Exchange. A questionnaire is designed and through survey responses collected from 243 investors. The present research has applied inferential statistics and descriptive statistics. In the existing study, four behavioral biases have been reviewed namely, overconfidence, anchoring, disposition effect and herding behavior. The results show that overconfidence and herding bias have significant positive impact on investment decision. Overall results conclude that individual investors have limited knowledge and more prone towards making psychological errors. The findings of the study also indicate the existence of these four behavioral biases on individual investment decisions. This study will be helpful to financial intermediaries to advice their clients. Further, study can be elaborated to study other behavioral biases on investment decisions.

scholarly journals Keputusan Investasi, Leverage, Profitabilitas, dan Ukuran Perusahaan Sebagai Faktor Penentu Nilai Perusahaan Manufaktur

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-23
Author(s):  
I Made Purba Astakoni ◽  
I Wayan Wardita
Keyword(s):  
Firm Value ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract-The purpose of this study is 1) to find out and analyze the effect of investment decisions on firm value, 2) to find out and analyze the effect of leverage on firm value, 3) to find out and analyze the effect of profitability on firm value; 4) to find out and analyze the effect of company size on company value. The population in this study are cosmetics and household use manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2011-2018. Sampling was done purposively with predetermined criteria. The data analysis of this study uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. PLS is a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) equation model based on components or variants. Based on the hypothesis test, the first hypothesis is obtained; which states that investment decision variables have a significant positive effect on firm value is acceptable. Second hypothesis test results; which states that leverage has a significant positive effect on firm value is acceptable. Third hypothesis test results; which states profitability has a significant positive effect on firm value is acceptable. The fourth hypothesis test results; which states that company size has a significant positive effect on the value of the company can not be accepted (rejected). The result of the model accuracy test by looking at R Square Adjusted which contributed the model in explaining the structural relationship of the studied variables was 0.604 (or 60.40%). Keywords: Investment Decisions; Leverage; Profitability; Firm Size and Firm Value. Abstrak-Tujuan dari studi ini adalah 1) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh keputusan investasi terhadap nilai perusahaan,2) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh leverage terhadap nilai perusahaan, 3) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh profitabilitas terhadap nilai perusahaan; 4) untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh ukuran perusahaan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Populasi dalam studi ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur sektor kosmetik dan keperluan rumah tangga yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2011-2018. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara purposive dengan kriteria yang telah ditetapkan sebelumnya. Analisis data studi ini menggunakan pendekatan Partial Least Square (PLS). PLS adalah model persamaan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) yang berbasis komponen atau varian. Berdasarkan uji hipotesis yang dilakukan didapat hipotesis pertama ; yang menyatakan variabel keputusan investasi berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap nilai perusahaan dapat diterima. Hasil uji hipotesis kedua ; yang menyatakan leverage berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap nilai perusahaan dapat diterima. Hasil uji hipotesis ketiga ; yang menyatakan profitabilitas berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap nilai perusahaan dapat diterima. Hasil uji hipotesis keempat ; yang menyatakan ukuran perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap nilai perusahaan tidak dapat diterima (ditolak). Hasil uji ketepatan model dengan melihat R Square Adjusted yang memberi kontribusi model dalam menjelaskan hubungan struktural variabel yang diteliti adalah sebesar 0,604 (atau 60,40%). Kata kunci: Keputusan Investasi; Leverage; Profitabilitas; Ukuran perusahaan dan Nilai perusahaan

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF REPRESENTATIVENESS, AVAILABILITY, ANCHORING, RISK PERCEPTION, AND HERDING ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS SYARIAH INVESTORS

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-92
Author(s):  
Rico Priandana Loris ◽  
Prabowo Yudo Jayanto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Bias ◽  
Positive Effect

Investors do not always think rationally but sometimes think irrational. Decision-making based on irrational thinking is influenced by a psychological bias which often leads to wrong decisions. This study aims to find empirical evidence of the influence of representativeness, availability, anchoring, risk perception, and herding on the investment decisions of sharia investors who open stock accounts at Phintraco Sekuritas Semarang. The population in this study were investors who have opened Islamic stock accounts at Phintraco Sekuritas Semarang. The sample is respondents who have opened Islamic stock accounts at Phintraco Sekuritas Semarang. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling and data collection techniques used a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that representativeness, anchoring, risk perception, and herding have a significant positive effect on the investment decisions of Islamic investors. Meanwhile, the availability variable does not affect investment decisions in Islamic investors.

scholarly journals Study of Investment Decisions and Personal Characteristics through Risk Tolerance: Moderating Role of Investment Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (34) ◽  
pp. 57-68
Author(s):  
Nasira Perveen ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Usman ◽  
Faiza Liaqat
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Financial Advisors ◽  
Investment Experience ◽  
The Relationship

Investment decisions could be affected by behavioral biases associated with personal characteristics. This study empirically investigates the effect of personal characteristics on investors’ investment decision through risk tolerance. Furthermore, investment experience moderates the nexus between personal characteristics and risk tolerance. The scale consisting of 24 items was used related to selected constructs and variables. Data was collected form 175 individual investors of Pakistan Stock Exchange. PLS-SEM was used to make statistical analysis. The findings indicate that extraversion has substantial positive impact on investment decisions. Moreover, risk tolerance partially mediates the relationship between extroversion and investment decisions. The relationship between introversion and investment decisions is negative and risk tolerance partially mediates the aforesaid relationship. Furthermore, it is statistically proved that investment experience substantially moderates the association between extraversion and risk tolerance. However, investment experience does not play any conditional role in the association between introversion and risk tolerance. This study can be helpful for financial advisors to provide best consultancy to their clients (investors), while considering their personal characteristics.

scholarly journals Behavioral Factors Influencing Stock Investment Decision of Individuals

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-73
Author(s):  
Prem Prasad Silwal ◽  
Shreya Bajracharya
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Investment Performance ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Stock Investment ◽  
Anchoring Bias ◽  
Market Variables

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the behavioral factors influencing individual investors’ decisions and to analyze the relationship between these factors and investment decision performance. Design/Methodology/Approach: The tested variables were: Anchoring bias, Gambler’s Fallacy, Overconfidence bias, Availability and Representativeness bias from heuristics factor, Mental Accounting, Loss and Regret Aversion from prospect factor, and Market variables and Herding factors. The study employed exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. In addition, structural equation modeling is applied for the testing of the hypotheses. Findings: Prospect behavioral factor is seen to have negative correlation to investment performance. Herding, Market variables and Heuristic (including overconfidence and anchoring bias) are found to have positive correlation to investment performance. Implications: To cope with intense competition among the competitors in Nepali stock market, this study provides strong evidence herding and heuristic approach that have positive indication to investment performance

scholarly journals A Structural Equation Model for Analyzing the Impact of Strategic Management Accounting Techniques on Quality of Financial Information

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Mohand Fayz Saleem AL-Dweikat ◽  
Mohmoud Ibrahim Nour
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Strategic Management Accounting ◽  
Information Relevance ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to analyzing the effect of strategic management accounting techniques on quality of financial information in private Jordanian universities in the capital, Amman. The study involves a questionnaire-based survey of dean and heads of department respondents from private Jordanian universities at Amman capital. A total of (212) valid questionnaire was finally obtained for analysis towards achieving the study objectives. Structural equation modeling was performed to understand the relationship between study variables. The results show that Benchmarking has a significant positive impact on Quality of Financial Information (Relevance, Understandability and Comparability). Value Chain Cost, also, has a significant positive impact on Quality of Financial Information (Relevance, Understandability and Comparability). As well as, Balanced Scorecard has a significant positive impact on Quality of Financial Information.This study displays the important role of strategic management accounting techniques in enhancing the Quality of Financial Information, as well as, helps decision makers to take their decisions based on Information Relevance, Understandability and Comparability.

Perfectionist decision-making style and ethical investment willingness

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 534-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Cheng Lin ◽  
Chiung-Yao Huang ◽  
Yu-Shan Wei
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Moral Intensity ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Ethical Investment ◽  
Financial Returns ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethical Investments

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the ethical investment willingness decision-making process to understand how investors evaluate corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a survey of 298 individual investors and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings Results reveal that perfectionist decision-making style is positively related to perceived moral intensity, substitutability of financial returns, and ethical investment willingness. In addition, perceived moral intensity and substitutability of financial returns are positively related to ethical investment willingness. Finally, perceived moral intensity is positively related to substitutability of financial returns, and a two-factor causal mediation model is supported. Research limitations/implications The limitation of this study was that the pre-tests and sampling methods required all participants to have investing experience; however, procurement of trading information for each investor was impossible; thus, actual investment behaviors were undetermined. This study shed light on the mediating roles of perceived moral intensity and the substitutability of financial returns. Future studies can further investigate the factors influencing perceived moral intensity and the substitutability of financial returns. Practical implications Future ethical investment education can focus on cultivate the ability to distinguish ethical investments and change ethical investment willingness into actual investment behavior. Originality/value Understanding the relationship between these variables can help understand why ethical investment willingness varies among investors and how the traditional financial theory investment decision model should be revised as, internationally, more people have begun to observe CSR and sustainable development.

scholarly journals Stock Investment Decision: The Effects of Personal Factors and Moderating Role of Years of Service

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
Tipri Rose Kartika ◽  
Nopriadi Saputra ◽  
David Tjahjana ◽  
Adler Haymans Manurung
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Social Relevance ◽  
Stock Investment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderating Role

This paper aims to elaborate stock investment decision and to examine the impact of five influential factors as independent variables and the influence of years of investment as mediating variable. This paper is based on empirical study which involved 286 individual investors in Indonesia Stock Exchange using data from Riri et.al (2020). Structural equation modelling approach was used for estimating relationship between influential factors (e.g., personal financial needs, overconfidence, advocate recommendation, social relevance, and self or firm image) on stock investment decisions. The result found that decision on stock investment is determined by social relevance, overconfidence, personal financial need, and advocate recommendation significantly and positively. Years of Investment has played moderating role on relationship between for advocate recommendation and personal with stock investment decisions. Years of Investment is moderating variable to become a novelty this paper.

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