According to a survey by the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, 65% of Hong Kong investors are interested in AI-related investments, and 72% view Hong Kong as the top market for investment in the next year, ahead of mainland China and North America. The survey, which included 500 local investors earning at least HKD300,000 (USD38,422) annually and holding HKD200,000 in liquid assets, also identified healthcare and ESG-related industries as key investment interests. Nelson Chow, co-chair of the unit trust subcommittee, suggested that with expected interest rate cuts, investors could look towards mutual funds for long-term gains and dividends. Simon Wong, another co-chair, emphasised that mutual funds provide a disciplined approach to capturing growth while diversifying and reducing investment risks, with certain funds offering regular dividend payouts.