Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study the effect of Cognitive bias on Investor’s investment decision of Retail Mutual Fund Investor.
 Methodology Adopted:Structured questionnaire was distributed to 1012 Indian mutual fund investors of four states considered financial hubs of India (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata). Multiple regressions were used to test the model. Validity of instrument was established through CFA.
 Findings: Cognitive Bias (Overconfidence, over-reaction, Herd Effect and Regret Aversion) significant with investor’s investment decision making.
 Research Implications:Results are significant on Indian investors but with different geographic results might different. 
 Originality/ Value: Academic research is still needed to understand the impact of mutual fund investors' cognitive biases on their investment decisions, Biases studied on Equity investors in south India, due to inconsistency in literature the work found to be original.

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