Muslim Investors Research Articles

An empirical analysis of stock market participation: from an Islamic perspective

Purpose In the verge of assessing Muslims’ participation in stock market, present study delved into evaluating the influence of Islamic religiosity (IR) on Muslim investor’s financial engagement factors with respect to stock market (i.e. financial literacy [FL], Islamic financial literacy [IFL], behavioural factors [BF], Shariah compliance [SC], technology adoption [TA] and institutional support [IS]), stock market participation (SMP) and financial well-being (FWB). Further, this study aims to examine the mediating role of IFL, TA and SMP and moderating role of IS. Design/methodology/approach Using a mixed-methods approach, a structured survey questionnaire was administered and responses have been collected from 319 Muslim investors from South India using stratified random sampling. Further, data was analysed using SPSS 20.0 and AMOS 20.0 by implementing one-way ANOVA, measurement model and structural equation model to assess the differences, mediating and moderating roles. Findings In this study, it is discovered that IR significantly impacts Muslim investor’s financial engagement factors, SMP and FWB. Further, it is explored that IFL accelerates the impact of FL and SC on SMP. The results also demonstrated the intervening role of TA in enhancing SMP through BF and the mediating role of SMP among Muslim investors with strong IR to attain and enjoy FWB. Interestingly, our study also argued that when the IS is more, the effect of IR on SMP is high. Research limitations/implications Geographical boundaries are restricted to India, where the study proposes future studies in Islamic countries to better understand the religious belief system of the investors, as SC may vary in different countries. Practical implications In accordance with the results, it is recommended that the regulatory bodies and institutions intervene, support and incorporate IFL and also provide user-friendly Tec platforms to monitor and filter stocks and financial products for SC. Social implications The present study intends to tackle the misconception of Islamic values with respect to participating in the stock market and recommends to undertake policy and regulatory framework to ensure the inclusive development of this community. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no studies so far have pondered on the mediating role of SMP in enhancing the effectiveness of IR on their FWB. Further, this study collectively examines the influence of IR on various financial engagement factors affecting SMP leading to FWB.

Mekanisme Jual Beli Emas Online di Platform Tokopedia Emas Perspektif Hukum Islam

Digital gold transactions on Tokopedia have become a popular modern investment option due to their convenience and flexibility. However, the legality of these transactions from an Islamic perspective remains debated, creating uncertainty for Muslim investors. This study examines Tokopedia Emas's online gold trading practices through the lens of Islamic law. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research gathered data through interviews, literature review, and content analysis. The findings suggest that while Tokopedia's gold trading practices generally comply with Sharia principles, the majority of scholars still consider them invalid, or haram. This is primarily due to the lack of immediate physical delivery of the gold and the presence of non-cash and installment-based transactions, which could lead to usury (riba). Although the DSN-MUI Fatwa Number 77/DSN-MUI/V/2010 permits such transactions, the study advises Muslims to avoid any form of trade that could involve usury. Therefore, it concludes that online gold transactions, as conducted on this platform, do not align with Islamic legal standards.

Solo Raya Young Muslims Generation Decision to Invest in Sharia Stocks and Green Investment

The younger generation, particularly Muslims, faces concerns about an uncertain future, particularly regarding job opportunities. The unemployment rate in Indonesia has shown an increase, predominantly among the younger generation. This study aims to examine the impact of financial literacy, perceived risk, and high self-confidence on the decision to invest in stocks, particularly Islamic stocks. The research was conducted in the Solo Raya area with 125 Muslim youth investors as respondents, consisting of millennials and Generation Z. The analysis technique used was multiple regression, conducted using SPSS software version 24. The regression results, with a significance value below 0.05, indicate a significant influence of financial literacy, perceived risk, and high self-confidence on the investment decisions of young Muslim investors. Good financial knowledge encourages the younger generation to invest in stocks with confidence, anticipating substantial profits in the future. Perception of risk remains a consideration, leading young investors to delay investment decisions until they feel highly confident.

INFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC SOCIAL REPORTING (ISR) DISCLOSURE ON THE QUALITY OF PROFITS IN REGISTERED COMPANIES IN JAKARTA ISLAMIC INDEX (JII)

Islamic Social Reporting (ISR) is one way to demonstrate full disclosure in an Islamic context. Earnings quality refers to the extent to which a company's reported earnings reflect its true economic performance. This research aims to determine the influence of the independent variable, namely Islamic Social Reporting, on the dependent variable, namely Profit Quality, and to find out how big it isThe influence of Islamic Social Reporting disclosure on Profit Quality in companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index. This research uses research methodsquantitative, associative approach, with field research. The data used in this research is in the form of company annual reports on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2019-2021. In collecting data, this research uses two methods, namely count analysis and dummy variables. The analysis technique used is simple linear regression. The results of this research show that the Islamic Social Reporting disclosure score is more than 59%, which means that the disclosures made have reached more than 48 disclosure score items. Meanwhile, the average value of earnings quality reached 2.8388. The results of the Spearman rank correlation test show that there is a fairly strong relationship between the Islamic Social Reporting variable and earnings quality. The results of testing the coefficient of determination show that the ability of the independent variable in this study to influence the dependent variable is only 9.9%. Furthermore, the partial test results show that Islamic social reporting disclosure has a positive and significant effect on earnings quality with a significance value of 0.008 <0.05. By implementing Islamic Social Reporting, companies not only focus on achieving maximum profits, but also pay attention to the social and environmental impacts of their business activities. This can attract the interest of investors, especially Muslim investors, to invest in the company.

Legality of Bitcoin in the Perspective of Fiqh Muamalah

This study investigates the legality of Bitcoin from the perspective of Fiqh Muamalah through qualitative analysis and literature review. Fiqh Muamalah, an Islamic jurisprudential framework, regulates economic transactions according to Sharia law. The research examines whether Bitcoin, as a digital currency, aligns with Islamic legal and ethical standards by analyzing scholarly articles, religious texts, and fatwas issued by Islamic scholars. Key considerations include Bitcoin's nature as a currency, its speculative role, and potential for illicit activities. Findings reveal diverse scholarly opinions, with some viewing Bitcoin as permissible under specific conditions, while others raise concerns about its speculative nature and lack of intrinsic value. This study aims to provide comprehensive insights into Bitcoin's legality within Fiqh Muamalah, offering valuable information for policymakers, financial institutions, and Muslim investors.

The Existence of Riba in the Products of Cryptocurrency Exchange Companies

This paper intends to examine the existence of riba elements (interest) in the products of cryptocurrency exchange companies locally in Malaysia and the international. Two of the chosen international cryptocurrency exchange companies, namely Huobi and KuCoin, and one local company, Luno Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., were analyzed based on their websites and applications. It was found that riba exist in the products offered by international cryptocurrency exchange companies, specifically crypto loans, and lending. Meanwhile, the local one does not offer a product that generates riba. It can be concluded the two products that generate riba seem to be mirroring foreign exchange trading, which comprises leverage and margin in loans and lending. Hence, it is suggested not to subscribe to lending and loans products offered by international cryptocurrency exchange companies. This study implies for Muslim investors, who deal with cryptocurrency. It is recommended to do future research on awareness of riba in the products of cryptocurrency exchanges among Muslim investors.

Unveiling the Interplay of Sharia Investment Product Knowledge, Religiosity, and Financial Literacy as a Moderator of University Student’s Investment Decisions

Sharia investment products is considered a key determinant in shaping University Student’s Investment Decisions among Muslim investors. A comprehensive understanding of the concepts, types, and characteristics of Sharia-compliant investments can significantly influence an individual's propensity to invest in accordance with Islamic principles. The purpose of this study aims to investigating the impact of Sharia investment product knowledge and religiosity on university students' Investment Decisions, with financial literacy serving as a moderator. The present study will employ a quantitative approach using a survey method. The data collection process will involve administering the questionnaire to the purposively selected sample Students, either through an online survey or in-person distribution on campus. The hypothesis is tested using version 3.37 of the Smart PLS program. The results showed that the Product Knowledge and Religiosity variables did not affect Investment Decisions. Meanwhile, Financial Literacy affects Investment Decisions. Financial Literacy is a moderating variable that only moderates the effect of Religiosity on Investment Decisions. As for the impact of Product Knowledge on Investment Decisions, it cannot moderate the effect of Religiosity on Investment Decisions.

Do Muslim Investors Consider Sharia literacy in Their Behavior When Trading Stocks? Experiences of Indonesian Stock Investors

The purpose of this study is to explain how the economic behavior of the Indonesian Muslim community in stock transactions influenced by their understanding of sharia. This research uses the Theory of Planned Behavior with exogenous variables being attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control as predictors of intention as the endogenous variable. The ethical domain in this study is indicated by the presence of sharia literacy as a consideration in economic behavior. This research uses a quantitative approach with primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to respondents who are sharia stock investors in Indonesia. The number of valid questionnaires amounted to 499. The data were processed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) with SmartPLS software. The results of this study show that each of the variables of attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control has a significant positive effect on the intention to invest in sharia stocks. Sharia literacy is proven to moderate the influence of attitude on behavioral intention, but this does not occur in the variables of subjective norm and perceived behavior control.

Islamic Perspective of Gold-Based Investment: The Case of Indonesia

Currently, there are many gold-based investment products, and investors are interested because some of them use sharia labels. Therefore, this study aims to identify and investigate gold-based investments from an Islamic perspective. It is hoped that this research can contribute new findings and enrich existing literature regarding gold investment in Indonesia, providing benefits for Muslim investors and the Muslim community in general. This study used qualitative research methods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parties who offer gold-based investment products on a large scale. Additional data sources include documents and manuscripts from the National Sharia Council (DSN-MUI) as well as author analysis. These findings show that not all gold-based investments in Indonesia comply with sharia principles. Only gold murabahah conducted by Islamic banking institutions meets sharia compliance.

The factors influencing the selection of fund management companies by Malaysian retail investors in the context of islamic unit trust funds

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of fund management companies' past performance, fees, perceived religiosity, and perceived risk on Malaysian Muslim investors' attitude toward them. The moderating effects of investor risk aversion, price sensitivity, religiosity, and Islamic financial literacy are considered. A model based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology is built to analyze the impact of the variables considered. The study data were collected using a survey of 550 Malaysian retail investors. Our findings show that Muslim investor attitudes are negatively affected by the perceived risk of a fund management company and positively affected by a fund management company's perceived religiosity and past performance. Moreover, the perceived religiosity impact is positively moderated by an investor's Islamic financial literacy and negatively moderated by the investor's price sensitivity. Practical implications of the results and avenues for further investigation in future research are discussed.

Understanding the Screening Criteria for Shariah-Compliant Stocks

Islamic finance operates as an alternative system meeting the investment requirements of individuals adhering to Islamic beliefs. While conventional finance prioritizes stock exchanges facilitating small-scale investments, challenges arise for Muslims investing their savings in stocks due to potential conflicts between companies' activities and revenues and religious principles. This situation prompts Islamic scholars to deliberate on the permissibility of purchasing specific company stocks. Diverse scholars and Shariah boards have established precise criteria for determining the permissibility of buying a company's stocks, resulting in the development of indexes aimed at identifying compliant companies. Shariah-compliant stocks or companies adhere to the principles of Shariah law, governing various life aspects, including financial and economic activities. This study investigates Shariah screening methods, exploring their rationale, foundations, and potential religious influences, particularly focusing on five prominent Islamic indices. The study investigates Shariah justifications and motives behind these methods, discussing their evaluation through different standards. Despite scholars' varying opinions and evolving methodologies, the primary objective remains consistent: to facilitate halal income for Muslim investors while maintaining Islamic ethical principles in financial practices.

POTENSI PROFIT INVESTASI PADA SAHAM SYARIAH LQ45 PADA TAHUN 2018-2023 DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

The main purpose of investing is to generate and increase profits in the form of a certain amount of money. Profit considerations for investors will influence the outcome of investment planning decisions. A new challenge for Muslim investors is whether investing in Islamic stocks can generate better returns and minimize risk. Or the risk is greater than the return achieved. Problems that often occur in the field experienced by investors are misjudging and analyzing the shares purchased, weak knowledge about shares, failing to make profits (Capital Loss), not getting capital again, not getting dividends, the company is not liquid. Seeing this phenomenon, it is necessary to analyze the profit level of investing in LQ45 sharia shares in the Indonesian Capital Market. This type of research is descriptive quantitative and correlative with a literature study approach with secondary data as a source of data. Based on the results of descriptive analysis within a period of 5 years, it shows that the average return of Islamic stocks is - 0.010424062 or -1%. There are 17 sharia stock companies, there are 10 companies that get negative returns so that it has an impact on the overall average return of sharia shares.

EVALUASI KINERJA REKSA DANA SYARIAH: STUDI KASUS PASAR MODAL SYARIAH INDONESIA

This study examines the performance evaluation of Islamic mutual funds in the context of the Indonesian Sharia capital market. Islamic mutual funds are investment instruments that offer attractive alternatives for Muslim investors who wish to participate in the capital market while adhering to Islamic financial principles. In this study, a qualitative research methodology with a case study approach was employed to analyze the performance of Islamic mutual funds in the Indonesian Sharia capital market. The research involved an in-depth analysis of factors influencing the performance of Islamic mutual funds, such as historical performance, associated risks, portfolio characteristics, fund management, and compliance with Sharia principles. The findings of this study indicate that Islamic mutual funds in the Indonesian Sharia capital market have experienced significant growth during the research period from 2019 to May 2023. Although the growth in the number of Islamic mutual funds has been relatively slow, it reflects the increasing interest of investors in investment instruments that align with Sharia principles

CRYPTO ASSETS: THE NEED FOR SHARIAH SCREENING CRITERIA FOR DIGITAL ASSETS IN MALAYSIA

In recent years, the rise of crypto assets, particularly with the prominence of Bitcoin, has garnered substantial attention from investors, governmental bodies, and analysts. Digital tokens, a subset of crypto assets, have gained considerable traction as fundraising instruments through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), presenting a novel means of capital acquisition exempt from government or international regulation. Despite their popularity, there exists a lack of comprehensive understanding and regulatory frameworks for digital tokens, especially from a Shariah perspective. This study undertakes an exploratory approach to address the necessity of establishing Shariah screening criteria for digital assets, focusing on the Malaysian context. The study crafts a framework to guide Muslim investors in engaging with halal digital tokens by employing qualitative research methods, including unstructured interviews with experts and textual analysis of primary and secondary sources. The qualitative methodology ensures an in-depth exploration of this multifaceted subject, bridging the domains of finance and technology. The study's findings offer insights into the demand for a Shariah-compliant approach to digital tokens, with a particular emphasis on creating a framework for Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs). This research is anticipated to contribute to the understanding of Shariah compliance for crypto assets in Malaysia, offering a valuable guide for Muslims seeking to navigate the digital asset landscape in alignment with their religious principles.

Investor Sentiment Under the Maqasid Al-Shari’ah Compliance Asset Pricing Model: A Behavioral Finance Approach to Islamic Finance

This study provides perspectives and insights into the importance of Maqasid al-Shari’ah in the discourse of Shari’ah-Compliant Asset Pricing Model (SCAPM) development by considering inflation and zakat as the minimum level of expected return. The study also integrated market risk and investor sentiment as systematic risks faced by Muslim investors in stock investments. Using a non-linear panel ARDL approach with monthly panel data from 109 Shari’ah-compliant listed companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange between October 2007 and June 2021 (164 months), the study found that the Islamic market risk premium and investor sentiment had a positive long-term impact on Shari’ah-compliant stock returns. Surprisingly, market risk premium had a reverse effect in the short term, while investor sentiment remained positive. These findings contribute to understanding Islamic finance and have practical implications for investors, financial institutions, and policymakers. Keywords: Maqasid al-Shari’ah, Shariah-compliant asset pricing model, investor sentiment

Peran Kualitas Informasi Terhadap Keputusan Investasi Syariah Generasi Z Dengan Dimoderasi Media Informasi Era Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has proven to have a significant impact on Islamic investment instruments in the Islamic capital market. However, Islamic investment in the Islamic capital market was able to record positive things even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only that, with the largest Muslim population in the world and supported by the bright prospects for the Indonesian Islamic capital market in the next few years, the Islamic capital market will attract more investors. Sharia investment is a very important issue, especially for Generation Z. in Lampung Province. This research was conducted with the aim of looking at the important role of information quality in sharia investment decisions as well as being moderated by the information media, whether the information media is able to strengthen or weaken the relationship to sharia investment decisions in Generation Z in the Covid-19 era. This research includes quantitative research with a moderation approach. The research was conducted in Lampung Province during the Covid-19 era. The data used is primary data obtained from Generation Z Muslim investors in Lampung Province using a questionnaire sent via the Google form application. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data analysis using SmartPLS 3.0. The results of the study show that the quality of information has an influence on sharia investment decision-making in Generation Z in the Covid-19 era. Investment information media strengthens the influence of information quality on sharia decision-making in Generation Z in the Covid-19 era.

Muslim Investors' Behavior in Deciding to Invest in Sharia Shares in the Period 2018-2023: A Systematic Literature Review

Purpose: The author's goal in this study is to investigate the factors that influence Muslim investors' decisions to invest in Sharia-compliant shares. This study aims to provide a detailed description of insider investor decision-making behavior. Methodology: Using the Scopus database and Google Scholar, the author analyzed 10 articles published between 2018 and 2023 to map the pattern of behavior of Muslim investors in deciding whether to invest in Sharia shares. Data was collected and reviewed before doing an analysis review, followed by a systematic literature review to support the next study. Results: Findings and results highlight that the behavior of Muslim investors is influenced by several factors, like investor ethics, motivation, patterns of investment, and religious factors. While the factors that influence the decision to invest in Islamic stocks are the level of return and investment risk. The implications of this research are to provide an understanding of the factors that influence Muslim investors' decisions in choosing Islamic equity investments, to provide insight into past investment experiences that influence Muslim investors' decisions, to improve perceptions of the risk of investing in Islamic equities so that investors can reduce risk and achieve better results from their investments. In addition, Islamic financial institutions can provide good services to Muslim investors and the government can take more appropriate steps to develop the Islamic financial market.

The Behavior of Muslim Investors in Choosing and Making Stock Investment Decisions in the Islamic Capital Market

The world of investment is an interesting topic of discussion, especially investing in the capital market. In general, people make investments to get a high enough return or profit from what is expected. This research uses the method of literature review or literature review in which data is obtained from various sources such as journals, books, documentation, and the internet during the last five years. The results of the study show that perceptions of behavioral control greatly influence investors' behavior in making investment decisions and attitudes towards perceived risk also influence investors' decision-making to invest.

Pengaruh Ekonomi Makro Terhadap Harga Saham di-intervening Profitabilitas Pada JII Periode 2019-2021

Referring to demographic data, Indonesia's Muslim population currently reaches 229.62 million of Indonesia's total population of 269.6 million, the presence of sharia stocks is certainly an important matter to discuss. There are several Islamic stock indices in Indonesia, one of which is the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII). The purpose of the birth of the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) is to increase investor confidence, especially Muslim investors, in the shares of companies whose company activities run according to Islamic sharia. Inflation, exchange rates and interest rates are one of the macroeconomic variables that can generally affect stock prices, then profitability is added as an intervening variable. This research is sourced from secondary data obtained from stock exchange sites, Indonesian banks and various other reliable sources. The research method used is the sem-pls method with smartpls 4.0 software to measure the influence of variables either directly or indirectly. Based on the results of the analysis it was found that inflation, exchange rates and interest rates did not have a significant direct effect on stock prices while profitability had a significant direct effect on stock prices, then for a direct effect on profitability it was found that inflation and interest rates had a significant effect on profitability while the exchange rate no effect on profitability. For the indirect effect through the intervening variable, it was found that interest rates have a significant effect on stock prices after being intervened by company profits, while inflation and exchange rates have no significant effect on stock prices after being intervened by company profits.

Sharia Stocks and Muslim Millennials Investors in Indonesia: Between Religious and Economic Motives

Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore why Muslim millennials in Indonesia prefer to invest in Islamic stocks on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Theoretical framework: Muslim millennials prefer stock investments that align with religion and align with the consistency and moral integrity upheld by the Muslim community, including investing. Design/methodology/approach: This study was a qualitative research method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten millennial Muslim investors who invest in Islamic stocks in the IDX. Data analysis was carried out using thematic descriptive analysis. Findings: The findings of this study suggest that millennial Muslim investors in Indonesia prefer to invest in Islamic stocks for the following reasons: adherence to Islamic values and beliefs, ethical investment, risk management, diversification, and the potential for better returns. Research, Practical & Social implications: We suggest further studies to include a case study of a more specific group of Muslim millennials to determine the influence of previous investment experiences, personal characteristics, and financial situation on their preferences in investing in Islamic stocks. In addition, it can also conduct comparative studies among several different countries or cultures to identify the factors that influence sharia stock investment decisions to provide a broader and representative picture. Originality/value: This study provides insights into the factors that drive millennial Muslim investors in Indonesia to invest in Islamic stocks. This study's findings could benefit investors, the capital market industry, and policymakers in developing targeted strategies to attract millennial investors. Additionally, this study contributes to the literature on the Islamic capital market and investment behavior in emerging markets