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November 9, 2021

# Five Major Misconceptions About Women and Investing

You've probably heard or felt the stereotypes before: women are not confident investors, women are...

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You've probably heard or felt the stereotypes before: women are not confident investors, women are too risk-averse, or even that women are not good investors. As we know, these are all misconceptions, and this article from the CFA Institute explains why. If you have any questions about these topics or want help learning more about them, don't hesitate to reach out to our team!

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