scholarly journals Influence of Culture on Investment Decisions: A Cross-Sectional Study of Ghanaian Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6(J)) ◽  
pp. 38-51
Author(s):  
Adu Bonna ◽  
Robert Awobgo-Moah Amoah
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Rational Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract: This study seeks to explore the influence of culture on the investment decisions of Ghanaians. It is motivated by the perception that Ghanaians show no enthusiasm for long-term investments or life insurance products. To explore this problem, we used a random sampling, quantitative cross-sectional technique to administer a set of questionnaires to a cross-section of 120 Ghanaians residing in the City of Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions were used as the theoretical framework to guide the study. The results showed that Ghanaians prefer short-duration risk-free investments to long-duration risky investments. Ghanaian investors are not aggressive in gathering and analyzing financial information before making investment decisions. Their investment decisions are influenced by others, intuition, comfort and security, and their belief systems, rather than rational analysis of information, and risk-reward relationships derived from financial models. The use of intuition and information passed on from relatives, family members and others in making investment decisions paves the way for cultural factors to influence investment decisions. We conclude that cultural values have significant influence on the investment decisions of Ghanaians. The study seeks to motivate investors to examine and broaden their cultural awareness to enable them to develop financial plans to achieve their investment goals. We recommend that to overcome negative cultural influence on investment decision making, financial education should be vigorously pursued to broaden financial literacy.

scholarly journals Environment and Potential Affecting Investment Decision for Accommodation Business: Case of Less Visited Area in Samut Songkhram and Phatthalung Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 1706-1717
Author(s):  
Krisada Sungkhamanee, Piyadhida Sungkhamanee
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Short Term Investment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderating Role

Investment decisions have great importance in different sectors of various countries and these decisions are the basis on which the outcomes of the investments are based. However, there might be certain factors that might lead to the incorrect long term and short term investment decisions. In this regard, the current study has been conducted with the core motive to explore the impact casted by the environment and potential factors i.e. salience and overconfidence on the long term investment decisions for accommodation business along with the moderation of a variable i.e. financial literacy. To fulfill this objective, the researcher has collected data from the investors of accommodation businesses in Thailand. The collected data has been subjected to different statistical techniques and tools for analysis purpose and the results have been obtained. The results obtained by the analysis of the collected data indicate that salience and overconfidence have significant impact on the long term investment decision. In addition, the moderating role of financial literacy has also been found as significant in the study. The results suggest that the investors of the accommodation business must consider the aspects of salience and overconfidence before taking any long term investment decision to avoid failure of the investment decision.    

scholarly journals Pengaruh Financial Literacy, Representativeness Bias, Dan Bias Optimisme Terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Investasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2976-2991
Author(s):  
Silvia Putri ◽  
Halmawati Halmawati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
State University ◽  
Investment Decision Making

This study aims to analyze 1) whether there is an influence of financial literacy on investment decision maknig. 2) Obtain empirical evidence whether there is an Representativeness bias making on investment decisions. 3) Does Bias optimisme affect investment decision making. In this study using Causality Design. Population and sampek are 104 respondents registered in the Indonesia Stock Exchange Investment Gallery (GIBEI) Faculty of Economics, State University of Padang. The method of analysis is multiple linear regression. The results of the study found 1) Financial literacy influences investment decisions on investment decision making.2) Optimum bias affects investment decisions on investment decision making. 3) Representativness influences investment decisions on investment decision making. 4) Together financial literacy variables, the optimum bias and representativness together influence the investment decision on investment decision making

scholarly journals EFFECT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND RISK PERCEPTION ON STUDENT INVESTMENT DECISIONS IN JAKARTA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-132
Author(s):  
Rizky Eko Harry Saputro ◽  
Diyan Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Result

This study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy and risk perception on student investment decisions in Jakarta. This study used a quantitative approach through questionnaires with as many as 120 respondents taken as sample which is obtained by using non-probability sampling technique and purposive sampling method. The research data is processed with SPSS, where the hypothesis is analyzed using t-test and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that financial literacy variable have a significant effect on investment decision, based on the t-test result which shows that t-count is higher in comparison to ttable (8,433>1,98045). Similarly, the risk perception variable have a significant effect on investment decision, which is shown by the higher tcount compared to t-table (2,319>1,98045).

R&D investment decisions of IPO firms and long-term future performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Fedyk ◽  
Natalya Khimich
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Initial Public Offering ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Offering ◽  
D Investment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to link valuation of different accounting items to research and development (R&D) investment decisions and investigate how suboptimal R&D choices during initial public offering (IPO) are linked to future operating and market underperformance. Design/methodology/approach For firms with substantial growth opportunities, accounting net income is a poor measure of the firm’s performance (Smith and Watts, 1992). Therefore, other metrics such as R&D intensity are used by investors to evaluate firms’ performance. This leads to a coexistence of two strategies: if earnings are the main value driver, firms tend to underinvest in R&D; and if R&D expenditures are the main value driver, firms tend to overinvest in R&D. Findings The authors show that the R&D investment decision varies systematically with cross-sectional characteristics: firms that are at the growth stage, unprofitable or belong to science-driven industries are more likely to overinvest, while firms that are able to avoid losses by decreasing R&D expenditure are more likely to underinvest. Finally, they find that R&D overinvestment leads to future underperformance as evidenced by poor operating return on assets, lower product market share, higher frequency of delisting due to poor performance and negative abnormal stock returns. Originality/value While prior literature concentrates on R&D underinvestment as a tool of reporting higher net income, the authors demonstrate the existence of an alternative strategy used by many IPO firms – R&D overinvestment.

scholarly journals Drivers of Savings Account Ownership Status: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1(S)) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Augustine Kwadwo Yeboah
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Board ◽  
Major Market ◽  
Ownership Status

In view of the evidence that poor savings can inhibit investment decision by borrowers of surplus funds, and that countries with well-established and efficiently utilised financial services have considerably less poverty, the study examines factors influence saving account ownership in Ghana using econometric approach. We used empirical evidence with data sourced from informal market traders in selected major market centres in Ghana. Using probit regression analysis, the results suggest that financial educations, number of income-generating ventures engaged in by the market trader are major predictors of savings account ownership status. Other predictors include demographic characteristics such as gender, age, marital status and number of dependents. It is, therefore, recommended that banks and financial institutions should intensify financial education strategies to boost savings mobilization. Government’s policy intervention should be directed towards informal sector enterprise development to the crowd in revenue in order to motivate decisions to save. Also, the National Board for Small Scale and informal Businesses in Ghana should intensify education on how to sustain diverse income generation ventures to fetch income from multiple sources in order to encourage behavioural intentions to save.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY ON INVESTMENT DECISION MAKING WITH A MEDIATING ROLE OF RISK PERCEPTION

2014 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
Sahar Parvez ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
The Impact

This research paper examines the impact of emotional intelligence and financial literacy on investment decision with a mediating role of risk perception. The data is collected by using questionnaire, from a sample of 152 investors, from stock exchange and banks. The results support that to make adequate investment decisions, investors should be financially literate and have control on their emotions. However, risk perception of investors does not mediate this relationship.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan Terhadap Keputusan Investasi Mahasiswa STIE Indragiri Rengat

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
Gita Sari Gustika ◽  
Hasanah Yaspita
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Decision Variable ◽  
Financial Risks ◽  
Simple Linear Regression

Investment is a form of investment or capital to generate wealth, which will be able to provide returns, both present and future. Not a few people still do not understand how to invest properly and correctly, so many of them are deceived by investments by offering unreasonable interest returns and unclear investment management. By using financial literacy, it can make it easier for someone to understand and know things about finance and financial risks that may occur in order to avoid financial problems. This study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy on investment decisions in society, especially students. The case study in this research is the undergraduate student of the Sekolah Tinggi IlmuEkonomi Indragiri (STIE-I) Rengat. This study uses a comparative causal quantitative approach. Based on the calculation of the sampling using purposive sampling method with the Slovin formula.Results of Simple Linear Regression Analysis, jIf financial literacy is equal to 0 (zero), the amount of investment decisions will be 8.141 points, if financial literacy increases by 1 (one) unit, investment decisions will increase by 0.506 points. And hresult of partial test (t test, obtained t count is 8,434> t table 1,985, so it can be concluded that the Financial Literacy variable (X) has an effect on the Investment Decision variable (Y).

scholarly journals Pengaruh literasi keuangan, experienced regret, risk tolerance, dan motivasi pada keputusan investasi keluarga dalam perspektif masyarakat Bali

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Astri Kusuma Wardani ◽  
Lutfi Lutfi
Keyword(s):  
Capital Market ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Family Investment ◽  
Bank Accounts ◽  
Main Factor

This study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy, experienced regret, risk tolerance, and motivation on family investment decisions by taking samples of 105 Balinese residents. The investment decision investigated in this study is dealt with the decision to invest the money in capital market instruments and bank accounts. The analytical method used is a quantitative method using multiple linear regressions. The data were collected using a survey of questionnaire to the respondent. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling method and then continued using convenience sampling. The results of this study indicate that risk tolerance has positive influence on investment decisions of Balinese family. Meanwhile, financial literacy, experienced regret, and motivation do not affect significantly investment decisions of Balinese family. These results imply that Balinese people consider their risk tolerance as the main factor considered in making decision whether to put the money in bank accounts or capital market instruments.

Women Investors: A Literature Review

Metamorphosis ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Tina Vohra ◽  
Mandeep Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Conservative Attitude

Individuals across the globe have become increasingly active in financial markets. The advent of new technology, the availability of various financial products, the liberalization of the economy and the support of an efficient banking system have all facilitated the participation of investors in Indian financial markets. Household savings form a significant part of investments in any economy. In Indian context, the percentage of savings is quite high. The high percentage of savings in India is primarily on account of the savings made by women in India. The role of women in investment decision-making in India cannot be ignored. Therefore, the objective of the study is to provide insights into the characteristics that act as strengths and weaknesses of women and to bring out the opportunities and threats faced by them as investors. In the present study, the diverse literature available worldwide on investment decisions of women has been explored and analysed. The findings of the study revealed that women are holistic thinkers, balanced, intuitive and quality conscious. They adopt a futuristic approach and perform in-depth research prior to investing. They are good savers and at the same time self-controlled. All these characteristics acts as their strengths while undertaking investment decisions. On the other hand, risk aversion, conservative attitude, lower levels of financial knowledge, lack of confidence, too much dependence on guidance from others, reluctant to cause unnecessary change in status quo, poor health and religiousness are their weaknesses. The microfinance, financial literacy and women empowerment initiatives intend to provide opportunities for their growth and development whereas a lesser amount of pay, shorter and interrupted employment history, and exclusion from informal networks act as threats to women’s financial well-being. The study suggests that the endeavours made by women and the support from the society is needed in order to convert the weaknesses and threats of women into their strengths and opportunities for them, thereby improving their participation in financial markets.

Financial Literacy Effect and Fintech in Investment Decision Making

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Yopy Junianto ◽  
Cliff Kohardinata
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Short And Long Term

Indonesia is a country that has a fairly good level of investment from year to year, based on KSEI 2020 data. This indicates that Indonesia's business opportunities are quite promising. This increase in investment was also followed by technological developments in the financial sector as we know fintech. The results of this fintech product have been widely used by many groups, especially for investment activities. This is one of the driving points for increasing investment in Indonesia. In general, investments are usually made by people who have sufficient literacy skills. Because various experiences state that someone who has good financial literacy will be able to make good decisions in terms of finances that have both short and long term impacts. However, the current condition has a different pattern where even without financial literacy the cloud community is currently able to invest even if they only get a little information. This research was conducted to see and explain the phenomena that occurred and provide confirmation that the shift in perspective patterns occurred. The result of the research states that financial literacy does not influence a person in making decisions, while fintech is a factor that influences someone in making investment decisions.

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