In short:

• Research shows that companies perform better when they have female leaders in addition to males, and yet just 5 percent of all CEOs are female.

• Investing in female-focused funds–even just $100–is a viable way to get more investment flowing towards females in leadership.

• And this isn’t just about the principle of equality: Research points to higher stock returns, higher overall profit and higher return on equity for companies with women in leadership roles.

Read more at: http://www.growwire.com/women-in-leadership