Investment in Nepalese Mutual Fund under Systematic Investment Plan: A Study on Perception of Investors in Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Abstract

Purpose: A mutual fund is an effectively managed portfolio that buys securities by collecting capital from numerous investors. The Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of mutual fund investment is attempted to be analyzed in this study. The aim of the research is to ascertain the investors’ opinions of Nepalese Mutual Funds’ Systematic Investment Plan.

Design/ Methodology/ Approach: Data were obtained through the use of questionaries and analyzed by using the descriptive statistics in JAMOVI. The sample for this study consists of one hundred fifty-seven respondents who own mutual funds in Kathmandu metropolitan city.  Finding / Result: Research shows how investors felt about SIP investments in mutual funds. Investors learn more about SIP through their broker than from any other sources, Additionally, it is advised that SIP awareness may be spread through various media, including newspapers, television, and interest to reach investors generally, and that the research indicates of investing under SIP is to encourage investors to purchase mutual funds by emphasizing the components of flexibility and long-term gain.

Originality/Value: The SIP is a novel approach to investment in Nepal's financial industry. The researchers have not yet finished creating the article on this SIP topic. The paper could provide light on the variables that affect investors' decision-making processes, the advantages and difficulties of SIP, and the potential of Nepal's mutual fund market. The paper could also add to the body of knowledge already available on the subjects of financial inclusion in emerging nations, mutual fund performance, and investor behavior.

Paper Type: Research Paper