An Investors’ Interest towards Mutual Funds: A Study of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
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Abstract
The objective of this study is to assess the investor’s Mind-set towards mutual funds in Kathmandu valley. To fulfill the stated objectives, a total 230 potential respondents were selected purposively through questionnaire. The collected data are analyzed with the help of descriptive and correlation analysis. In terms of familiarity with the various financial securities currently available in the Nepalese financial market, most of investors familiar with fixed deposits, medium familiarity with shares and very low familiarity with bonds and debentures and money market instruments. The analysis of the results concluded that investors attracted towards mutual fund due to its flexibility, secured type of investment mechanism and Professional management Service in Nepal. Further, it is recommended that concern authority, regulations body, Issue Manager should conduct such training and awareness program showing the importance of mutual funds.