The Berkshire Hathaway chairman and chief executive believes in long-term value investing and the power of compounding growth, investing in only what he understands and says excessive portfolio diversification can be dangerous. The "Oracle of Omaha" advises investors to stay the course and focus on fundamentals, as well as putting money into passive index funds. It is these traits that women also display when investing, according to financial experts.
“Female investors are often more risk-averse than men. They are more comfortable with – and like the idea of – investing for long-term success rather than seeking out high-risk, short-term strategies,” Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching, says.