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This study aims to examine the factors that influence investment decisions. This study uses financial literacy and investment experience variables as independent variables, risk tolerance as an intervening variable and investment decisions as the dependent variable. This research is a quantitative study using primary data, with data collection techniques using questionnaires. The population in this study was novice investors in the Economic faculty. Data were analyzed using partial least square analysis. This research is expected to provide benefits to investors for investment decision making.
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