Role Of Media Influencing Investor’s Investment Decision

Authors

  • Dr. J. Moses Gnanakkan Assistant Professor of Economics, Nazareth Margoschis College, Pillaiyanmanai - 628 617, Author
  • M. Surath Sheba Assistant Professor of Economics, Khadir Mohideen College, Adiramapattinam – 614 701 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/cckmdv97

Keywords:

Investors, investment, media, influence, equity, stock

Abstract

In order to assess how the role of media influences investor’s investment decisions, a survey was administered to N=567 to investors working in the IT sector in Chennai city. The survey was administered through a questionnaire and with questions related to the influence of media towards individual investments in equity. The Analysis confirmed that there is a difference between gender, age and income of investors and the role of media, as well as the investment profile of the amount invested by investors, their experience and average returns earned by them and the role of media.

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Published

29.05.2020

How to Cite

Gnanakkan, J. M., & Sheba, M. S. (2020). Role Of Media Influencing Investor’s Investment Decision. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(10), 1219-1229. https://doi.org/10.61841/cckmdv97