Browsing by Subject "Behavioural finance"
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An analysis of the factors influencing the risk perception amongst insurance policyholders in Gauteng
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Individuals seek security and limit the risk of losing their possessions through purchasing an insurance cover and paying an insurance premium in exchange for the risk protection. The insurance industry is diverse in its ... -
Considering the relationship amongst behavioural finance, risk aptitude and investment profiles in investment decisions
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)The study field of behavioural finance is well-known in the financial and investment environment. The concept implies that investors do not necessarily make rational investment decisions. It argues that investment decisions ... -
Determinants of bank-switching behaviour within a South African context
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The easing of regulations in the global banking industry has allowed entry to new financial institutions. This has led to an increase in competition since banks provide nearly identical products or services. Thus, granting ... -
Effects of labour unrest on the share returns of the JSE Top 40 companies
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Labour strikes are a platform that enables workers to demonstrate their disagreement and/or their dissatisfaction towards their employer, with respect to labour relation issues such as remuneration, working conditions and ... -
Gender: Behavioural finance and satisfaction of life
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2017)Behavioural finance is becoming more predominant in the financial and investment industry. The general concept of behavioural finance suggests that investors do not necessarily make rational investment decisions. It argues ... -
The influence of endogenous and exogenous factors on investor risk-tolerance behaviour
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Individual investors expect investment companies to construct, measure and evaluate strategies that will assist them to make successful investment decisions. Financial planners are operating in an environment where it is ... -
Modelling investor behaviour in the South African context
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)Modelling investor behaviour in the South African context is important for investment companies to profile their clients. Investor profiles include elements of risk tolerance and investor personalities; however, from this ...
