Female investment ISA holders urged to take more 'active approach'

Wesleyan says women need to get on top of their stocks and shares ISAs

Jenna Brown
clock • 2 min read

Female stocks and shares ISA holders have been urged to take a more active approach to their investments or risk missing out on maximising returns.

Research from provider Wesleyan found men and women have different approaches to their ISA investments. The business urged women to take a more active approach to their ISAs. Understanding what you hold, how much you pay in fees, and when it might make sense to switch can help close the gap in outcomes and make savings go further, it said. The survey of 1,000 ISA holders found 25% of women had switched provider compared to 37% of men. It also found half of men knew what fees they were paying compared to 35% of women. It also pointed to a knowledge gap, with 13% of women unsure what th...

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