Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirement for the MSc in Finance FINANCE DISSERTATION ON FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO BY INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS IN VIETNAM NGUYỄN NGỌC ANH ID No: 22080918 Intake 6 Supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan September 2023 Abstract This research paper investigates the multifaceted factors that influence the investment portfolio choices made by individual investors in Vietnam. The findings reveal that individual investors in Vietnam consider a multitude of factors when constructing their investment portfolios. Demographic characteristics, including age, income have a significant impact on the choice of investment instruments.
Additionally, risk tolerance and investment goals play a critical role in shaping investment decisions. Furthermore, the findings show that investor behavior plays an important role in the relationship of risk profile, asset familarity and investment objective to portfolio;s choice of individual investment. Investor decisions, which are influenced by risk profile, asset familarity and investment objective, present distinct challenges and opportunities for investors. The study contributes valuable insights to both academia and practitioners by shedding light on the complex decision-making process of individual investors in Vietnam.
Some recommendation are given to inform financial institutions and investment advisors in tailoring their strategies and services to meet the diverse needs of individual investors in the Vietnamese market. Key words: investment portfolio, risk, asset familarity, portfolio’s choice of individual investor, investment objective Acknowledgement I would like to express my gratitude to my instructor - Dr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan gave me some content and encouraged me when I had trouble choosing topics and directions. She also gave me useful recommendations to contribute to the academicity and accuracy of the research paper.
Thanks to that, I was able to complete the research in the most satisfactory way Additionally, during the implementaton of this study, there were some problems in accessing the respondents directly. The survey is designed through Google form and online, so there are many limitations in inviting respondents to take the survey. Fortunately, thanks to the support of investment advisors from VPS, SSI and Rong Viet Securities, the researcher was still able to complete the research on time with high quality results. Hence, I would like to send a big thank you for their support in connecting with investors to collect data.
Last but not least, I would like to express my deep gratitude to those of friends who have given me suggestions in choosing a topic as well as in accessing the answer to collec data. Furthermore, they also supported me in using Smart PLS to process the data so that the variables were more meaningful and accurate. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION. Identify the issue.
3 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW. Portfolio’s choice of individual investor. Risk profile and Portfolio’s choice of individual investor. Asset familarity and Portfolio’s choice of individual investor.
Investment objective and Portfolio’s choice of individual investor. Investor behaviour as a mediator .3 Internal Consistency Reliability. 31 Table 8: Discriminant Validity. 32 Table 10: Path coefficient.
33 Table 12: Indirect effect. The relationship between risk profile and Portfolio’s choice of individual investor. The relationship between asset familarity and Portfolio’s choice of individual investor. The relationship between investment objective and Portfolio’s choice of individual investor 35 5.
Investor behaviour as mediator. 44 Appendicies: Appendix A: Questionnaire. 49 LIST OF TABLE Table 1 : Descriptive analysis of Risk profile. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 2 : Descriptive analysis of Asset familarity. Error! Bookmark not defined. Table 3 : Descriptive analysis of Investment objective. Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Figure 5 : Composite reliability. Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 6 : Average Variance Extracted. Error! Bookmark not defined.Research background Portfolio is one of the concerns of most investors, especially those who are new to the market in their investment decisions.
It is understood as an investment structure, i. a combination of many different asset classes to optimize returns and minimize investment risks. Investors pouring capital into tangible assets such as buildings, machinery or real estate are considered real investments, while assets such as stocks and bonds are called financial investments. It can be seen that individual investors today have many options to invest, but if they do not define a clear goal, the profit level is not optimal.
They choose an appropriate path depending on on their specific needs, risk preferences, and desired returns. This study aims to examine the diverse array of factors that exert an influence on the investment portfolio decisions made by individual investors in Vietnam. Within a dynamic and swiftly changing economic environment, individual investors assume a crucial position in influencing the financial markets and making significant contributions to overall economic expansion. Comprehending the factors that influence individuals' investing choices holds significant importance for policymakers, financial advisors, and market participants.
In Vietnam, the stock market has developed both in terms of the number of listed shares and the trading value, but individual investors' knowledge of the influence of factors on investment decision behavior individual investors are still limited leading to the risk of loss in investment activities is very large. Factors belonging to investor behavior include a group of emotional and knowledge factors that influence individual investors' decision-making considerations. Besides the group of factors belonging to investors, the group of factors belonging to the macro environment, factors belonging to the potential of investment securities have an impact on the investment decisions of individual investors.Identify the issue It is obviously that some private investors will make the choice of investment portfolio after receiving advice from a consultant, stock broker or securities company. This will help investors 1 reduce costs and time for stock transactions and improve investment efficiency.
A consultant who understands the investor's psychology when choosing a portfolio will help them make investment offers that suit the investor's wishes. Therefore, factors affecting portfolio selection is an important topic for Rong Viet Securities Company in competing with rival companies. For Rong Viet, the trust of our customers comes from our understanding of the market, understanding of customers, diverse products and services, experienced, dedicated, creative and professional staff. Therefore, the company always develops customer research to provide the most reasonable suggestions.
The organization can ensure the investment portfolio matches the investor's risk tolerance and financial goals. Once the organization has a grasp of the investor's wishes, it reviews the portfolio and makes adjustments as necessary to keep it in line with the evolving financial situation and goals. From there, Businesses can create investor confidence and improve their reputation as well as increase profits.Research questions A primary research question in the research created based on objectives: What are the impacts of risk profile, asset familiarity and investment objective on investment portfolio selection decisions of individual investors in the Vietnamese market? Based on the primary question, the three secondary questions: How the risk profile affect to investor behaviour in investment portfolio decisions? To what extent does asset familiarity affect individual investors' portfolio choices? What is the relationship between investment objective and individual investor portfolio choices? 1.Scope The scope of the research is to find out the wishes of customers at 3 securities company which is VPS, SSI and Rong Viet Securities. The research will focus on institutional practices regarding clients' portfolio selection trends as well as the factors that lead them to choose to invest in that portfolio.
However, because the number of employees of the company is spread across many branches around Viet Nam, this study only collects data from investor at branches in Hanoi.Research ethics 2 The first problem is about data storage and security. The researcher will keep all information pertaining to the organisation and study participants on a USB device, which will be password protected. This measure is implemented to safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to the company and responders. Moreover, it can effectively safeguard against unauthorised access to sensitive information, thus mitigating potential detrimental consequences for both the organisation and respondents.
Another problem that a researcher might run into is getting informed consent. If researcher want to do a survey with the right group of people who meet your study criteria, they will need the permission of a moderator, which can slow down your data collection. To deal with this, the study was done with a senior manager who was a friend. Hence, researchers will have more chances and benefits to get the information they need and survey the right people.
Researchers may also have trouble sending in their reports. The submission form for the study paper could have problems, such as no cover page, no bookmarks, no table of contents, etc. In this case, the researcher will need to keep the lecturer's orders up-to-date so that no requirements are missed and the research paper is better.Limitations Even though this study paper is put together after looking at a lot of sources, it has a flaw in that researchers sometimes get information from anonymous sources, which means that the information can't be checked for accuracy. Researchers can avoid this problem by using reputable sources such as Google Scholar, Essential Health Links, and Research Gate.
The research will have more exact and trustworthy information, which will increase the value of the research. Furthermore, the research is subject to limitations in terms of time, expense, and participant availability, as it is limited to the geographical scope of Hanoi. Therefore, it is imperative to do additional research that encompasses a broader perspective on the selection of investment portfolios by individual investors. 3 § CHAPTER 2 § LITERATURE REVIEW The research of Abul (2019) and A.
Seetharaman, Niranjan, Nitin Patwa, and Amit Kejriwal (2017) was conducted on the inheritance of theoretical basis about the factors that influence investor' behavior in relation to their personal investments and portfolios. The study employs the least squares (PLS) technique to examine the relationship between investment purpose, risk profile, asset familiarity, and the perceived level of investor behaviour. The findings align with traditional perspectives on the influence of these independent variables on investor behaviour. Additionally, this study investigates the degree to which perceived investor behaviour can serve as a predictor of individual portfolio decisions and their subsequent performance.
The findings of the research indicate that there exists a notable correlation between an individual's financial knowledge and their investment behaviour, specifically in relation to a certain investment product. It is seen that individuals possessing a greater awareness of financial matters are more inclined to engage in investments involving said products or assets. This observation indicates an increase in quantity or magnitude.1 Risk profile According to Azwadi (2011), investors measure risk based on the volatility of earnings, which includes standard deviation and beta, whereas returns can be measured based on historical earnings such as dividends and capital appreciation. A rational investors have the ability to accurately measure risk and return and make investment decisions that yield great returns.
Nearly every type of investment has some kind of risk or uncertainty.