Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groups

This study investigates the investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia, focusing on the factors influencing stock selection. A comparative analysis is conducted between pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive investor groups to explore how different factors such as corporate...

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Main Authors: Dwi Prastowo Darminto, Abdulloh Mubarok, Nurmala Ahmar
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Published: LLC "CPC "Business Perspectives" 2025-02-01
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Nurmala Ahmar
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description This study investigates the investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia, focusing on the factors influencing stock selection. A comparative analysis is conducted between pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive investor groups to explore how different factors such as corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, shariah-compliant stocks, and financial indicators, including profitability, liquidity, and risk, affect their investment decisions. Data from 938 observations across 253 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange were analyzed using panel data regression. The period was chosen because it captures a stable economic period in Indonesia, allowing for an accurate assessment of investment patterns without major external shocks. The results reveal that institutional investors favor stocks listed on the Indonesia Shariah Stock Index (ISSI), perceived as low-risk investments. Pressure-sensitive investors, such as banks and insurance companies, prefer companies with close business affiliations, while pressure-insensitive investors, such as mutual funds and pension funds, prioritize financial performance and corporate governance. Additionally, the study finds that the debt-to-asset ratio and inclusion in the Shariah index significantly affect institutional ownership, indicating a preference for leveraged companies with ethical investment profiles. This study provides a deeper understanding of the varying preferences between institutional investor groups, highlighting the significance of ethical considerations, financial stability, and corporate governance in emerging markets.
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spelling doaj-art-c141d25d6fe04e6c9b358be9c96d85ec2025-02-03T10:08:17ZengLLC "CPC "Business Perspectives"Investment Management & Financial Innovations1810-49671812-93582025-02-0122118820210.21511/imfi.22(1).2025.1521538Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groupsDwi Prastowo Darminto0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9187-2394Abdulloh Mubarok1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1302-8511Nurmala Ahmar2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8255-0513Doctor, Lecturer, Economics and Business Faculty, Accounting Department, Pancasila University, IndonesiaDoctor, Lecturer, Economics and Business Faculty, Accounting Department, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, IndonesiaDoctor, Lecturer, Economics and Business Faculty, Accounting Department, Pancasila University, IndonesiaThis study investigates the investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia, focusing on the factors influencing stock selection. A comparative analysis is conducted between pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive investor groups to explore how different factors such as corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, shariah-compliant stocks, and financial indicators, including profitability, liquidity, and risk, affect their investment decisions. Data from 938 observations across 253 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange were analyzed using panel data regression. The period was chosen because it captures a stable economic period in Indonesia, allowing for an accurate assessment of investment patterns without major external shocks. The results reveal that institutional investors favor stocks listed on the Indonesia Shariah Stock Index (ISSI), perceived as low-risk investments. Pressure-sensitive investors, such as banks and insurance companies, prefer companies with close business affiliations, while pressure-insensitive investors, such as mutual funds and pension funds, prioritize financial performance and corporate governance. Additionally, the study finds that the debt-to-asset ratio and inclusion in the Shariah index significantly affect institutional ownership, indicating a preference for leveraged companies with ethical investment profiles. This study provides a deeper understanding of the varying preferences between institutional investor groups, highlighting the significance of ethical considerations, financial stability, and corporate governance in emerging markets.https://www.businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/21538/IMFI_2025_01_Darminto.pdffinancialinvestmentpreferencesstock ownership
spellingShingle Dwi Prastowo Darminto
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Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groups
Investment Management & Financial Innovations
financial
investment
preferences
stock ownership
title Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groups
title_full Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groups
title_fullStr Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groups
title_full_unstemmed Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groups
title_short Investment preferences of institutional investors in Indonesia: A comparative analysis of pressure-sensitive and pressure-insensitive groups
title_sort investment preferences of institutional investors in indonesia a comparative analysis of pressure sensitive and pressure insensitive groups
topic financial
investment
preferences
stock ownership
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