How Women Are Changing the World of Investing: Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the incredible contributions women have made across industries—including finance and investing. Traditionally, investing has been a male-dominated space, but women are changing the game, leading companies, driving financial trends, and making investing more inclusive, strategic, and impactful.

This shift isn’t just inspiring—it’s profitable. Studies show that women investors often outperform men due to their patience and long-term approach. Whether you're looking to invest in women-led companies or teach the next generation about financial empowerment, now is the perfect time to take action.

Women Are Taking the Lead in Investing

Women are investing more than ever, and their approach is reshaping financial markets. Research shows that women tend to:

• Invest with a long-term mindset – Women focus on steady growth rather than high-risk, short-term gains.
• Diversify their portfolios – They trade less frequently, helping them avoid impulsive losses.
• Support impact investing – Women prioritize sustainable and socially responsible companies.

In fact, a Fidelity study found that women investors outperform men by an average of 0.4% annually because of their disciplined approach.

This growing influence is also reflected in leadership. Below, we highlight women-led companies making an impact in the stock market.

Female-Led Companies to Watch

Women are not only investing smarter but also leading some of the most innovative companies.

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Stocks Led by Women:

1. Citigroup Inc. (C) – CEO: Jane Fraser
   Jane Fraser became the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank, driving innovation at Citigroup.

2. The New York Times Company (NYT) – CEO: Meredith Kopit Levien
   Meredith Kopit Levien is shaping digital media, ensuring The New York Times stays relevant in today’s landscape.

3. Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) – CEO: Ellen Gordon
   Ellen Gordon has led Tootsie Roll for decades, making it one of the most iconic candy brands worldwide.

4. The Hershey Company (HSY) – CEO: Michele Buck
   Michele Buck has expanded Hershey’s reach beyond chocolate into global snacking.

5. General Motors (GM) – CEO: Mary Barra
   Mary Barra is leading the future of electric vehicles and sustainability at GM.

6. United Parcel Service (UPS) – CEO: Carol B. Tomé
   Carol Tomé oversees one of the largest logistics companies in the world.

7. Tapestry, Inc. (TPR) – CEO: Joanne Crevoiserat
   As the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, Joanne Crevoiserat drives growth in luxury fashion.

8. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) – CEO: Sharon Price John
   Sharon Price John has expanded Build-A-Bear beyond kids’ entertainment into collectibles and licensing.

9. General Dynamics Corporation (GD) – CEO: Phebe Novakovic
   Phebe Novakovic is at the helm of aerospace and defense leader General Dynamics.

10. Nasdaq (NDAQ) – CEO: Adena Friedman
    Adena Friedman is the first woman to lead a major U.S. stock exchange, making Nasdaq a champion for diversity.

Many of the stocks available at GiveAshare trade on Nasdaq, making it a key player in the companies our customers invest in.

The Rise of Women Investors

Women are investing at record-breaking rates, with entire platforms now designed for female investors. Some of the key trends include:

• Financial Literacy for Women – More resources and communities are empowering women to invest.
• Women-Only Investment Networks – Groups like Ellevest help women invest with confidence.
• Impact Investing – Women are leading the charge in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing.

GiveAshare: A Female-Founded Business

At GiveAshare.com, we don’t just celebrate women in investing—we are one.

GiveAshare was founded by Leslie Roman and is now co-owned by me, Erin Clerici. My goal is to continue our mission of making stock ownership accessible, fun, and giftable.

Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth and teach financial literacy. Whether you are celebrating a child’s first stock or encouraging a woman in your life to start investing, GiveAshare makes it easy to buy a share of stock as a unique and meaningful gift.

Explore our full list of stocks.

Encourage Financial Literacy & Investing for Women

One of the best ways to celebrate Women’s History Month is by encouraging financial literacy.

Giving a share of stock to a daughter, niece, or friend can spark an interest in investing and empower her financially.

Pair it with the I’m A Shareholder Book for a fun and educational introduction to stock ownership.

Final Thoughts: Women Are the Future of Investing

Women are shaping the future of investing—not just as investors, but as CEOs, financial leaders, and innovators.

Invest in women, celebrate their success, and take charge of your financial future today.

Celebrate Women’s History Month by giving the gift of stock ownership!