Group 1: Investor Sentiment and Market Trends - Investor sentiment towards A-shares has improved since July 2024, with a significant increase in confidence regarding China's leading position in key technology sectors [1][2] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 17.9% and the Shenzhen Composite Index by 26.8% from August to December 2024, following the introduction of unexpected financial policies in September 2024 [1] - By November 2024, 68.2% of respondents believed A-shares would rise, an increase of 20.7 percentage points since July, with expected returns rising to approximately 5.3%, up 9.3 percentage points [1] Group 2: Real Estate Market Expectations - Investor expectations for the real estate market have aligned with market conditions, showing signs of recovery after a low in September 2023 [2] - Approximately 52.5% of respondents expect housing prices to rise, an increase of 4.9 percentage points since September 2023, with expected returns at about 0.7%, up 0.9 percentage points [2] Group 3: International Relations and Asset Allocation - There has been a notable increase in investor focus on international relations, leading to greater allocations towards safe-haven assets [2] - As of April 2025, the proportion of investors willing to invest in gold increased by 16.3% compared to October 2018, while those willing to invest in bonds rose by 16.8% [2] Group 4: Private Economy and Policy Stability - Attention towards the private economy continues to rise, with 44.5% of respondents considering its status important for future investment decisions, an increase of 9.5 percentage points since December 2020 [2] - Approximately 74% of respondents believe that enhancing the continuity and stability of macro policies is essential for boosting private entrepreneurs' confidence [2][3]