Core Insights - Dah Sing Bank has released its first "Investor Confidence Index," which recorded a score of 68, indicating strong confidence among respondents, particularly among affluent and high-net-worth investors, who scored 70 and 77 respectively [1] - Respondents expect an average return of 7.9% over the next 12 months, reflecting an optimistic sentiment towards achieving positive returns [1] Group 1: Investor Sentiment - 89% of respondents plan to either increase (34%) or maintain (55%) their investment capital in the next 12 months, with high-net-worth investors showing the most significant increase intention at 39% [1] - Confidence in profiting from stocks (58%) and bonds (52%) is particularly strong among investors [1] Group 2: Investment Trends - The technology sector remains the most favored investment theme, with 52% of respondents indicating they will focus on related investment opportunities in the next 12 months, an increase of 11 percentage points from the previous year [1] - Over half of investors review their investment portfolios at least weekly, with most conducting at least one trade per month [2] Group 3: Bank Initiatives - Dah Sing Bank has introduced sovereign bond investment products to all clients, providing a broader range of relatively stable investment options [2] - Due to optimistic sentiment towards the stock market, Dah Sing Bank plans to enhance its existing U.S. securities trading services, offering 24-hour trading and competitive brokerage commissions [2] - The bank is also exploring the introduction of virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to cater to this popular asset class [2]