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The effect of the information channel on the investment decision: The bull and bear market and investment experience as a moderator

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  • Nesrin Koç Ustali

    (Department of International Trade and Logistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey)

  • Ahmet Kaya

    (Department of Finance and Banking, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey)

  • Hasan Emin Gürler

    (Department of International Trade and Logistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey)

  • Naci Buyukdag

    (Department of Marketing, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the factors affecting the decisions of investors. For this, the effect of the information channels (Telegram, Twitter, friend/peer, brokerage house and investors’ research), the investors’ experience and the bull and bear market effect on investment attitude and intention were investigated. Also, the investors’ experience and the bull and bear market effect were applied as moderators in the research. An experimental research method was used, and three studies were designed. According to research results, information channels significantly affected investors’ decisions and differed from each other. In addition, the attitudes and intentions towards information channels differ regarding investors’ investment experiences. While individuals that have experience are prone to invest more based on their research, potential investors rely more on information channels that provide private messaging. JEL Classification: G1, G4

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  • Nesrin Koç Ustali & Ahmet Kaya & Hasan Emin Gürler & Naci Buyukdag, 2025. "The effect of the information channel on the investment decision: The bull and bear market and investment experience as a moderator," Australian Journal of Management, Australian School of Business, vol. 50(1), pages 246-265, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ausman:v:50:y:2025:i:1:p:246-265
    DOI: 10.1177/03128962231184659
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    Keywords

    Experimental research; information channels; investment decision; investment experience; the bear and bull market;
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    JEL classification:

    • G1 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets
    • G4 - Financial Economics - - Behavioral Finance

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