The Angel Next Door Making Investing Accessible: Hypatia’s Mission to Get More Women Identifying as Investors
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Jun 19, 2025 
Patricia Lizarraga, a finance expert and creator of the Hypatia Women CEO ETF, joins to discuss empowering women in investment. She highlights the notable performance of her fund, which allows anyone to invest in companies led by female CEOs. Lizarraga shares insights on initiatives like the '100 Shares for Women' campaign that aim to increase female representation in leadership. The conversation delves into making investing accessible and emphasizes the importance of community, education, and fostering women's confidence in their financial capabilities.
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First Female Client Changed Career
- Patricia Lizarraga's first female client changed her perspective on CEOs and investing.
- That interaction inspired her thesis that women CEOs outperform and led to launching the WCEO ETF.
Women CEOs Outperform Men
- Women CEOs outperform across all asset classes despite obstacles in corporate advancement.
- Women reaching CEO roles tend to be better performers than the male average due to higher barriers.
Start Investing With $30
- Anyone can start investing in women-led companies by buying the WCEO ETF with as little as $30.
- This lowers barriers and encourages women to begin identifying as investors early on.