Why should just boys enjoy the bull run? Females flocking to equities too SECTIONS Share Synopsis Data available with a few broking firms suggests there has been a substantial rise in the number of women traders and investors in the last one year. Getty Images Some analysts say women traders’ interest can be attributed to the lure of creating an alternative option of earnings while being home. Related NEW DELHI: The Covid-19 pandemic not only made work-from-home a 'new normal', it has also drawn a lot of homemakers to the stock market. Women investors were seen aggressively rushing towards domestic equities all through the past year.