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FETCO Investor Confidence Index (ICI) rose for the first time in four months while staying within the neutral zone for the fourth consecutive month. The proprietary trader ICI experienced a substantial increase from bearish to very bullish. Retail investor ICI increased from the bearish zone into neutral. Local institutional investor confidence jumped from neutral territory into bullish, while foreign investors remained neutral.

The Investor Confidence Index for the next three months continued to fall while remaining in neutral territory for the third month. The survey found that foreign trade disputes had the greatest negative impact on investor confidence, while expectations for the establishment of a new government and government policies are factors boosting investor confidence.

คุณไพบูลย์ นลินทรางกูร ประธานกรรมการสภาธุรกิจตลาดทุนไทยและคณะกรรมการ เข้าหารือนางสาวรื่นวดี สุวรรณมงคล เลขาธิการ สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์ (ก.ล.ต.) และคณะผู้บริหาร เพื่อนำเสนอข้อเสนอแนะและหารือความร่วมมิอในการพัฒนาตลาดทุนไทย เมื่อวันที่ 5 มิถุนายน 2562 ณ สำนักงาน ก.ล.ต.

FETCO Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for April stood at 104.49, down 2.83% and staying within the neutral zone. With regard to the ICIs for each investor group, the foreign investor ICI fell to 100.00, dropping into the neutral zone from the previous month's bullish. Local institutional investor and retail investor ICIs rose slightly to 110.00 and 100.00, respectively, residing in neutral territory as before. Proprietary trader confidence index increased to 127.7, jumping into the bullish zone from neutral in the prior month.

The Investor Confidence Index for the next three months slid back into neutral territory from the previous month's bullish level. The survey found that investors believe the political situation resulting from the election is the main factor affecting investor confidence. Meanwhile, the new government's stability after the election and the results of trade policy negotiations between the US and China are factors dragging down investor confidence.

The Investor Confidence Index for the next three months increased for the second consecutive month, jumping into the bullish zone for the first time in five months. The survey found investor confidence being bolstered by the political situation with the elections scheduled in March as well as by the performance of listed companies. Meanwhile, investors remain wary of US–China trade policy negotiations and the post-election stability of a new government.

The Investor Confidence Index for the next three months increased for the first time in four months while remaining in neutral territory. The survey found investor confidence buoyed by the political situation and the setting of an election date as well as the continuing steady growth of the domestic economy. At the same time, concerns about US-China trade negotiations and post-election government stability are having a negative impact on investor confidence.

January 2019 Investor Confidence Index remains neutral as it falls for the third straight month due to concerns over US trade policy, capital flows after US and Thai policy rate increases, and weaker global economic growth forecasts. Nevertheless, investor confidence buoyed by the political situation and performance of listed companies.”

The Investor Confidence Index for the next three months fell while remaining in neutral territory. The survey showed investors are worried about the global economic slowdown due to the impact of US monetary and trade policies. Meanwhile, confidence in the domestic political situation and economic conditions buoyed investor confidence.