Title of The Research Rationale of The Study: Impact of Interest Rate On Investors
Title of The Research Rationale of The Study: Impact of Interest Rate On Investors
Title of The Research Rationale of The Study: Impact of Interest Rate On Investors
With the above as criteria, four distinct types of investors are observed. TYPE 1: Investors who subscribe to the above stated strategies or approach but do not have the interest to study and take up the discipline. Or they do not have any preference for any particular strategy or approach. They prefer to let consultant cum investor handle everything and their fund, as long as they are being kept informed. Most important of all, they understand the nature of investment risks and blame no one. TYPE 2: Investors who also let consultant cum investor handle everything and their fund, but they want to learn the above described strategies and approach, with the views that one day they can handle on their own investment. They also understand the nature of investment risks. TYPE 3: Investors, who has their own strategies and willing to put in hard work to monitor and validate their assumptions in order to grow their wealth. They may have different strategies or approach from the above. This QuaSyLaTic will network with these people for networking and exchange of ideas. TYPE 4: Investors who do not subscribe to the above stated strategies and approach. Usually they do not do serious research and monitoring work. They do not show consistency in the investment decision. They use general investment ideas as strategies, with hope for the best. They may not have the stomach for investment losses. They dont cut loss and hope for the best into the future.
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Objectives
Is the interest rate fluctuation really dampening the spirit of small investors i.e.
changes
in
ration
of
investment
and
consumption.
Research Methodology
I have used both primary data and secondary data for my project. The secondary data is used to collect information on investment options for the Indian investors. These included product brochures of various schemes like post office schemes, RBI bonds, ICICI bonds, bank deposits, insurance policies etc. For the collection of primary data a questionnaire is prepared for studying the mind of general investor. This survey will be done using stratified random sampling. These findings of the same are presented in the findings portion of the report. Effect of interest rate change will be studied based on the following points: More consumption than saving. Capital market becoming attractive. Tax benefits available on investment. Effect of these changes on senior citizens. Expected disposable income in the hands of the investors. Since, list of investment avenues last long, I have restricted my scope to few most common governmental and non-governmental investment options Non-governmental options ICICI infrastructure bonds RBI relief bonds IDBI bonds Governmental options National saving certificates Provident fund LIC
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Fixed deposits This study includes the interest rate changes in above options and respective change in investment flows to these options. Reasons in the mind of small investors while deciding the investment portfolio are also a topic of study.
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Do you invest your money or savings somewhere? If yes then where If no then why . . . 2. Which kind of investment option you prefer governmental or non-governmental? Why? Govt. Non-Govt. 3. Which investment scheme is best from your point of view please ranking them? Why?
IDBI Bonds Fixed Deposits LIC Provident Funds Others (Name them)
Why 4. How much you invest every month? Less than 1000Rs. 5000-10000Rs. 10000-50000Rs 1000-5000Rs.
5. What you think is better save money? Saving cash Purchasing Property
6. Is investment is more consumption or expenditure than saving? Comment. 7. Is share market is a good way to do investment? Comment.
8. Is
there
is
some
tax
benefits
available
on
investment, explain them? 9. Whom do you consult before doing investment? Financial Reports Financial Advisors Self Bank/policy agents Investment consultants
Why you do so? Comment. 10.Conclude the term investment and its benefits in 60 words.