Stephen Akpo Ejuvbekpokpo, Sallahuddin Hassan

(School of Economics, Finance and Banking, University Utara, Malaysia)

 

 

Abstract: This paper examines the portfolio selection strategies of investors investing in the quoted companies of the Nigerian stock market. The investor can select his or her stock using highest dividend paid or randomly selecting his stocks from selected companies. While some investors prefer investing in growth stock companies, other investors choose to invest their funds in value stocks companies. A Rational investor in selecting his investment portfolio will try to maximize returns and reduces risk.

 

 

Key words: portfolio selection; investment; stocks market; value stocks companies; rational investor; quoted

companies

 

JEL codes: O16, O43, G11