Women Investing

Empowering Women in Investing: Building Wealth with confidence.

Byadmin

“Teach her about how money really works, and she can change the world.”
~Linda Davis Taylor

Are women taking full control of their Financial Future? The answer is a clear YES!

Since years, women have been underrated in the world of investing. And they are always asked to save money. In recent years, India’s investment outlook has shifted dramatically in terms of investing. More women are entering the financial sector and making their impact to achieve financial freedom.

Let’s get a dive into how women are adding a value to stand out different in their Investing Journey.

Why does it matter?

  • For every individual out there, it’s a necessary and the crucial thing to plan their financial goals and achieve it accordingly.
  • Ages before, women have faced a lot of barriers to educate themselves about Wealth Management. Looking at today’s growth and economy development, it’s essential for every woman to break those barriers.
  • Investing and managing wealth plays a very important role in promoting Gender Equality and empowering more women to take control of their financial growth.

What does the data say?

According to the latest NSE report, there are currently 10 crore registered investors in the country, and an impressive 22% of them are women.

Since 2015, the number of women investors has surged by an impressive 6.8 times!

A report shared by CAMS in February 2024 shows that there are 76% of Indian women who are inclined towards investing in Equity. 6% of them invests in non-equity assets. And the rest 18% invests in both Equity and Non-Equity Instruments.

Young Women leading the way

What’s even more exciting part? The majority of the women in investing which is 36% lies between the age 25-35. The women aged between 36-50 accounts to 35% of the total. 14% lies between the age group of 51-60. And the remaining 14% accounts to the women above the age of 60.  This growing trend not only reflects a growing awareness of financial independence among young women but also a commitment on how women are taking control of their financial futures.

Women Participation in Mutual Funds

According to the industry report, there’s a significant increase in the number of women investing through Mutual Funds. The participation of women has surged from 15% in March 2017 to 21% in December 2023.

  •  Looking at the report shared by CAMS in February 2024, the data highlights an outstanding increase in women investing in mutual funds.
  • Approximately 79 lakh women now hold around 2 crore of a portfolio which represents a 25% growth in the number of female investors as compared to the last year.
  • This trend highlights the growing financial empowerment and literacy among women in India.

What’s Next:

  • By looking at the data, it’s seen more women are coming forward to make their financial decisions on their own.
  • Women today are more empowered than ever to take control of their financial future-self.
  • By embracing investment opportunities, educating themselves about different aspects of financial freedom, they can build wealth and break the traditional norms about women doesn’t understand Investing.