The Gender Advantage: Integrating Gender Diversity into Investment Decisions

From Morgan Stanley. Gender diversity, as a financial consideration for investors, is accelerating. This is driven by a growing body of research that shows increased diversity and a more inclusive workforce can be attributes of strong performance, as well as by a desire from asset managers to use their financial resources as a tool to drive social change and greater gender equality. Regardless of the original motivation for considering gender diversity, this primer seeks to clarify the range of approaches and opportunities available for investors to successfully integrate gender diversity criteria into an investment portfolio.