Reported 11 months ago
Since the beginning of the year, the Taipei stock market has surged past 20,000 points, sparking a nationwide interest in stock investment and financial management. A recent survey by 1111 Job Bank found that among working individuals, the most commonly used financial tools are stocks/ETFs at 55.7%, insurance/savings insurance/investment-linked insurance policies at 44.2%, and bank savings/fixed deposits at 40.3%. The average monthly investment amount among working individuals is 9,260 yuan, with main goals being wealth creation, improving quality of life, emergency reserves, and early retirement. The survey also revealed differences in financial tools preference across age groups, with younger individuals favoring stocks/ETFs and older individuals opting for insurance and bank deposits. A notable increase in dual-income earners and a rise in investments due to high inflation levels were also observed, driving more working individuals towards stock/ETF investments.
Source: YAHOO