'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Summary
Women in the UK invest less than men, with only about a quarter of women investing compared to around 40% of men. However, women tend to get slightly higher returns on their investments, possibly because they trade less often and make more cautious choices.Key Facts
- Only about 26% of UK women invest, compared to about 41% of men.
- Women under 45 invest even less, at 23%, while 40% of men under 45 invest.
- Women’s investments returned about 50% over three years, slightly higher than men’s 47% returns.
- Women trade (buy and sell) their investments about half as often as men.
- Women tend to be more cautious and patient with investments, leading to better long-term results.
- Women invest in a wider range of industries, including retail, food, health, beauty, and female-focused technology.
- Men often focus more on higher-return sectors like technology.
- Cultural reasons and historic roles influence why fewer women invest, but this is changing as more women discuss money and investing.
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