Understanding the investor: a Maltese study of risk and behavior in financial investment decisions

In finance, understanding investors and their motivations is key for any business and policy-maker.

Analyzing financial decisions and investor behaviour can shed light on the major characteristics and variables behind trading decisions, giving researchers and investors a better understanding of the influences that affect the stock market. 'Understanding the Investor' offers a nuanced view of the Maltese investor and the Malta Stock Exchange.

In this in-depth study, author Antonietta Bonello explores the major risk appetite and tolerance characteristics of decision-taking for local financial investors.