Key Points
Take, for instance, Madhabi Puri Buch's appointment as Chairperson of SEBI, Radhika Gupta's value-driven investment philosophy at Edelweiss Asset Management, and Falguni Nayar's entrepreneurial spirit that fuelled Nykaa's successful IPO, which demonstrate the impact women are making in a traditionally male-dominated sector..
With 38% of women's investment portfolios now diversified, compared to 16% just two years ago, the majority of women are investing in the stock market. ..
Many women struggle with self-doubt and believe that men are better equipped to handle financial matters and invest in the stock market..
We need to promote financial literacy programs specifically tailored for women, create a more inclusive environment in financial institutions, actively work to eliminate biases in how women are treated by financial advisors, provide mentorship and networking opportunities and highlight the achievements of women in trading and investing. ..
Trading in the financial markets can allow them to capitalize on their abilities to react calmly, prepare thoroughly, and take a disciplined, long-term approach, which will make them well suited for both long-term investing and short-term trading..
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