The relationship between investment strategies and return on investment:

Abstract

This study analysed the relationship between investment strategies and return on investment, a case of NSSF in the Arusha region. This research adopted correlation research design. Secondary data were obtained through books, meeting minutes, newspapers, dissertations, letters, files, the internet, and the NSSF report. The data were analysed using inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Findings indicated that Real Estate Investment has significant relationship with Financial Performance. Also, findings unveiled that Treasury Bond Investment has a significant relationship with Financial Performance. Findings of this study revealed that Fixed Deposit also has a positive significant relationship with Financial Performance. The study therefore recommended that; since investments done by the NSSF found to perform poor in terms of returns, it is therefore recommended that, NSSF need to invest in profitable projects and for this to happen, a thorough feasibility study is of paramount importance in any investment. This study recommends a further in-depth study on other investments that can be used by NSSF to increase return on investment because, investing in real estate and capital market found to insignificant in determining return on investment.