Investment returns aren't really a competition between men and women, but if they were...who would come out on top? 

Answer: Women

Questions: 

• How does a rate of return difference as little as 0.4% impact investments over time?
• What do you think are the skills necessary to be a successful investor? 
• Studies show that women often have less confidence than men when it comes to investing and yet this study suggests they have higher returns than men. Why do you think that is the case? 

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (CNBC):

"Women investors tend to achieve positive returns and outperform men by 40 basis points, according to research from Fidelity Investments, based on an analysis of annual performance for 5.2 million accounts. Yet the firm also found women tend to hold too much cash on the sidelines and often feel they need to know more before they invest."

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Check out NGPF's Investing unit for lessons, activities, and more resources.

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ANALYZE: Inequalities in Investing will give your students a broader look at some of the nuances of investing among different groups.

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.