Mythbusting the Markets: Investing 101 in 2020 (Presented by Public.com)

For decades, the culture of the stock market has been one of smoke-filled rooms and red tape. It was an exclusive club where only certain people—mostly white males—were welcome. Things are changing, though. With greater access to the public markets via mobile apps and fractional shares (allowing you to buy a slice of a stock vs. the whole pie), more people are starting to invest and the culture is changing.

Still, studies show that women invest 40% less than men on average, which can lead to dramatic wealth gaps over time. Women are also less likely to talk to others about their finances, which means they can miss out on key opportunities to learn from one another. The kicker: When women do invest, they tend to outperform men. In fact, a new Goldman Sachs study found that female-led funds are outperforming male fund managers so far this year.