Investing in the stock market, with Jill Jackson

In 2017/18, some 3.6 million British women and 2.9 million men opened a Cash ISA account. Yet, in the same tax year, more men held a Stocks and Shares ISA (1.3 million) when compared with women (1 million), according to HMRC (25 June 2020).

While women are great at saving, research suggests that we are sometimes overly cautious (or risk aware, if you will) when it comes to taking the steps needed to be more in control of our financial futures. This gender investment gap has a direct impact on women’s wealth, pensions, and overall financial wellbeing.

Sure, women may prefer to keep their funds stashed in cash savings accounts, but why is it important to invest, and where should you start?

My guest today is Jill Jackson, Managing Director of The Big Exchange, the pioneering investment platform that helps create a positive impact for people and the planet while making their customers' money work harder for them. Jill is a passionate advocate for democratising the investment industry, breaking down overly complicated terms and processes that have historically alienated and excluded people from the market. She hopes this will help get more people investing.

In this episode, Jill and I take a look at how investing in the stock market could help more women reach their financial goals. We also dispel some of the misconceptions around investing and how one can better understand market risk and volatility.

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• Twitter: @thebigexchange_

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