The real key to the success of women investors if whether or not they fall for the so-called financial advisors (oops, I mean shysters).  All I can say is don't do it, unless you want to give someone money to manage your money and not be held liable for their mistakes.  Instead, get an S&P index fund or better yet, buy and hold 5 or 6 quality stocks.  So, women, go forward, invest, make lots of money, and don't waste your time with so-called financial advisors.