Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi dan Pembangunan
Vol 26, No 1 (2026): Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi dan Pembangunan

FOMO PHENOMENON IN GEN Z INVESTMENT BEHAVIOR: COMPARISON OF CONVENTIONAL AND SHARIA INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS

Gladis Jelita (Faculty of Economics and Islam Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Laylan Syafina (Faculty of Economics and Islam Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Muhammad Lathief Ilhamy Nasution (Faculty of Economics and Islam Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 May 2026

Abstract

This research analyzes the influence of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) on the investment behavior of Gen Z and compares its manifestations in conventional and sharia investment instruments thru a descriptive qualitative approach with in-depth interviews. The research results show that FOMO drives more impulsive investment decisions in conventional instruments, primarily due to the urge to follow trends and a short-term profit orientation. On the other hand, in Sharia investments, the influence of FOMO tends to be more controlled due to ethical considerations, principles of prudence, and Sharia compliance. Financial literacy, particularly Sharia financial literacy, also plays an important role in moderating the influence of FOMO by enhancing the rationality and risk awareness of investors. These findings affirm that the characteristics of investment instruments and the level of financial literacy influence Gen Z's response to behavioral biases in investment decision-making.

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jiep

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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The Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi dan Pembangunan (JIEP) invites papers on a wide range of topics, including the following : Economic Theories and Methodologies Econometric Finance and Monetary Economy Review of Government Policy and Macroeconomic Regional Economy Globalization and Localization Approach to ...