The Impact of Financial Knowledge, Past Experience, and Current Income on the Stock Investment Performance of Individual Investors

Gunawan Bunardi; Sarwo Edy Handoyo

doi:10.9744/petraijbs.8.1.109-118

Authors

Gunawan Bunardi Tarumanagara University
Sarwo Edy Handoyo Tarumanagara University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9744/petraijbs.8.1.109-118

Keywords:

Financial Knowledge, Past Experience, Current Income, Stock Investment Performance

Abstract

The study investigates the impact of financial knowledge, experience, and current income on the stock investment performance of individual investors in Indonesia. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, data were collected from 77 respondents through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression. The findings reveal that financial knowledge significantly enhances investment performance by improving decision-making, risk management, and portfolio diversification. Experience plays a pivotal role in helping investors adapt to market dynamics and refine strategies, positively impacting their performance. However, current income does not significantly influence investment performance, indicating that non-financial factors also shape investment success. This research contributes to the understanding of key factors influencing investment returns and provides practical insights for financial education and policy development, empowering individual investors to achieve better outcomes.

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