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Purpose: This study aims to understand the significance of stock liquidity and volatility in investment decision-making among Generation Z and Millennial investors on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Research Method: This study employed a qualitative, phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with Generation Z and Millennial investors selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Miles' interactive model.
Results and Discussion: The research findings indicate that stock liquidity is viewed as a form of investment security and flexibility. At the same time, volatility is perceived as both an opportunity and a risk. Investment experience shapes more rational decision-making, while social media and social circles serve as sources of investment education. Generation Z tends to focus on growth opportunities, whereas Millennials place greater emphasis on risk management.
Implications: The research findings contribute to the development of financial literacy and to the design of investment education programs tailored to the characteristics of different investor generations.
Originality: This study offers a phenomenological perspective on the interpretation of stock liquidity and volatility among Generation Z and Millennial investors in Indonesia.
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Telaumbanua, N., Sinaga, R. V., & Sembiring, S. (2021). Pengaruh likuiditas, aktivitas, solvabilitas dan profitabilitas terhadap return saham pada perusahaan sektor consumer goods yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Jurnal Manajemen Dan Bisnis, 72–85. https://doi.org/10.54367/JMB.V21I1.1187
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