It’s 2016, and women have made great strides in many directions. They control trillions in global spending and wealth, the wage gap is closing (albeit slowly), and women tend to live longer than men, creating an even greater need for strong retirement and investment portfolios.
Remarkably, women even outperform men in their investments — when they invest, that is.
Traditional equity market investing data indicates virtually no difference between men’s and women’s participation rates. If you look only at standard investment products, such as 401(k) accounts, stocks, ETFs, and retirement plans, the participation rates of the sexes appear to be equal. However, alternative investing tells a different story.
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