The Effect of the Locus of Control, Financial Knowledge and Income on Investment Decisions

The objectives of this study are to analyze: 1) the effect of locus of control on investment decisions; 2) the effect of financial knowledge on investment decisions; 3) the effect of income on investment decisions. The population of this research is all employees of PT. Pertamina (Persero) of Padang branch, which amounted to 68 people, with a total sample of 43 people. The sample is the employee who conducts investment activities. Data were obtained through the distribution of questionnaires. It was then it analyzed with multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS Software version 24.0. The results indicate that: 1) locus of control has a significant effect on investment decision; 2) financial knowledge has a significant effect on investment decision, and 3) income has a significant effect on investment decision. The locus of control, financial knowledge, and income affect 57.5% of employee's investment decisions; the remaining 42.5% is affected by other factors. Out of the three variables studied, financial knowledge is the most dominant variable in affecting investment decisions.