'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
New analysis indicates that women investors often achieve higher long-term returns than men, though they are significantly less likely to participate in the stock market. Cultural factors and a historical lack of wealth ownership are cited as primary reasons for the gender gap in investment participation.
Why it matters
Addressing the gender investment gap is crucial for long-term financial equality and wealth creation, as women remain underrepresented in financial markets despite strong performance.
Image source, Teleri Evans Image caption, Teleri Evans used her investments to put a deposit down on her first home
Women who invest their money get slightly higher long-term returns than men, new analysis suggests.
But only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men, a separate report shows.
We've looked at the data behind these trends, which reveal some surprising differences in how men and women approach investing.
Teleri Evans was 25 when she began saving into a Help To Buy ISA then a couple of years later she took out a stocks and shares Lifetime ISA. By 33, she had £40,000 saved - with £8,000 of it returns on her investments.
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