Does Financial Leverage Influence Investment Decisions? Empirical Evidence From KSE-30 Index of Pakistan
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Financial leverage, Investment decision, Panel estimation, OLS regression, KSE-30 index, Pakistan.

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Sajid, M. ., Mahmood, A. ., & Sabir, H. M. . . (2016). Does Financial Leverage Influence Investment Decisions? Empirical Evidence From KSE-30 Index of Pakistan. Asian Journal of Economic Modelling, 4(2), 82–89. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.8/2016.4.2/8.2.82.89

Abstract

Purpose: The present study investigates the impact of the financial leverage on the investment decisions of the listed companies in KSE-30 Index of Pakistan. It identifies the most important factor that influences investment decision of the company and which causes the bankruptcy of Pakistani listed firms. Methodology: The study uses descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and pooled ordinary least square regression model for the analysis of 30 (financial & non-financial) companies of Pakistan. Results: The empirical findings of the study reported that the financial leverage has a negative and significant impact on the investment decisions. Policy Implications: The outcomes of the study help the strategic management to make financing decisions about leverage whether to take long term debt or not.

https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.8/2016.4.2/8.2.82.89
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