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Times of Oman
18 hours ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Female investor participation in Indian stock market continues to rise across states: NSE Report
New Delhi: Female participation in the Indian stock market has been steadily increasing across states, even as the proportion of young investors has seen a slight decline, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The report highlighted that as of June 2025, women's participation in equity markets has grown consistently in most states. Among the top five states by total unique investor registrations, Maharashtra leads the list with women accounting for 28.4 per cent of its investor base, up from 25.6 per cent in FY23. It stated "Female investor participation continues to rise steadily across states...... The share of investors under 30 years of age declined from 40 per cent in March 2024 to 39.5 per cent as of March 2025 and further to 39 per cent in June 2025". Gujarat ranks second, with female participation rising from 26.6 per cent in FY23 to 27.8 per cent in June 2025. Uttar Pradesh, which has the second-largest investor base in the country, continues to lag behind in gender representation. As per report, women account for only 18.7 per cent of investors in the state, well below the national average of 24.5 per cent, though this marks a notable improvement from 16.9 per cent in FY23. Overall, more than half of India's states now have female investor shares above the national average, compared to just 44 per cent in FY23. The report also pointed out that several smaller regions are emerging as frontrunners in gender inclusion in the markets. Goa tops the list, followed closely by Mizoram. Chandigarh records 32 per cent female investors, Delhi 30.5 per cent, and Sikkim 30.3 per cent, all significantly higher than the national average. While female participation is on the rise, the NSE data also revealed a decline in the share of young investors. The proportion of investors under the age of 30 fell from 40 per cent in March 2024 to 39 per cent by June 2025. This trend is largely due to a drop in the share of new investors in this age group. The report data pointed out that while gender diversity in the Indian stock market is improving, but there is also a slowdown in the entry of younger participants.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Individual investment portfolios in Saudi stock market rise 13.5% in Q1 2025
RIYADH — The number of individual investment portfolios in Saudi Arabia's main stock market rose by 13.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 13,562,817 portfolios, an increase of 1,611,246 compared to 11,951,571 portfolios in Q1 2024, according to the Capital Market Authority's quarterly statistical bulletin. On a quarterly basis, portfolio numbers grew by 3.6% compared to Q4 2024, which had recorded 13,090,915 portfolios, marking an increase of 741,902 in just three months. The total number of individual investors holding these portfolios also grew by 7.7% year-on-year, reaching 6,764,464 investors, up by 484,780 from 6,279,684 in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2024, the number of investors rose by 2.4% or 160,129 individuals. Male investors accounted for 74.6% of all individual portfolio holders, totaling 5,044,273, a year-on-year increase of 8.2% or 381,933 investors. Quarter-on-quarter, the number of male investors rose by 2.5%. Female investors represented 25.4% of the total, with 1,720,191 female portfolio holders, a 6.4% increase year-on-year and a 2.2% increase quarter-on-quarter, adding 102,847 and 37,165 investors respectively. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Wall Street Journal
30-07-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Women Now Occupy Almost a Fifth of Top Venture Roles, Study Finds
More women than ever are in key investment roles in venture capital, a new report shows. Women now make up 18.6% of investors in leading roles at U.S. venture firms, according to nonprofit All Raise, which seeks to increase female representation in the industry. That share, which counts those in partner roles and above, has doubled since 2018, when All Raise was launched. All Raise relied on PitchBook Data figures for its analysis.
News.com.au
27-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Trillions heading into the hands of women – which sectors stand to win?
Women are set to control most of Australia's wealth Female investors are chasing long-term, values-driven gains With this in mind, which sectors look set to win? Behind closed doors and deep in the spreadsheets, something big is happening – women are taking the reins of global wealth. Quietly, and with a lot less chest-thumping, women are amassing fortunes and rewriting the rules of money. Right now, women hold roughly a third of all retail financial assets in the US and Europe, and that share is projected to rise to 40-45% by 2030. In Australia, women are poised to inherit approximately 65% of the nearly $5 trillion expected to be transferred in intergenerational wealth by 2034. This positions women as primary custodians of future wealth in the country. The number of female millionaires in Australia is also increasing at nearly double the rate of male millionaires, growing at 5.7% annually compared to 3.6% for men. And with more women outpacing men in education and sliding into top jobs, the flow of financial power is shifting fast. Add in longer life expectancy, later marriages, and higher divorce rates, and you've got a growing wave of financially independent women steering their own wealth ships. According to a report from McKinsey, over half of the assets women hold are currently unmanaged. That's around $10 trillion globally just sitting around. How women invest And here's where it gets interesting. Women clearly just aren't like men when it comes to investing – they've apparently got a different philosophy altogether. Instead of swinging for the fences, most women invest like seasoned marathoners. They're less interested in short-term wins and more focused on long-term security. According to the McKinsey report, their top financial goals are: not running out of money in retirement, managing healthcare costs, maintaining a comfortable lifestyle, and not chasing the next moonshot stock. They also place a premium on advice, especially in-person and personalised service. And if they don't feel like they're getting that? They walk. And while they're price-aware, they're also looking for values-aligned investing; like sustainability, social impact and transparency. Who stands to win? So, who's in the winner's circle as women reshape the investing world? According to the latest ASX Australian Investor Study, it's clear from the trend that women are leaning towards long-term, stable plays. That likely means strong interest in consumer-facing companies, ETFs, sustainable investing, healthcare, and diversified funds. Think less crypto roulette, more "Warren Buffet". Women are also big on passive income, investing to earn while they sleep. Portfolio manager Vihari Ross says this isn't just a gendered idea, but a smart one for anyone keen on more freedom and flexibility later in life. Then there's sustainable investing. ESG (environmental, social, governance) funds are no longer niche, they're now mainstream, and women are some of their biggest backers. Clean energy, ethical fashion, impact-driven fintechs, these are the kinds of investments catching the female eye, notes the study.
