If you close your eyes and imagine a professional investor, you'll probably picture a man in a suit and a tie.

But while finance may be a male-dominated industry, there are plenty of successful female investors, and there's also evidence that female attributes can make women better investors than men. For instance, women tend to be more patient and less competitive than men and aren't afraid to seek out and take advice. The women who are professional investors have already demonstrated their ability to make it an industry dominated by men and have a different perspective than men, potentially giving them an edge.

In fact, one study from Fidelity showed that in a pool of 5 million customers over a 10-year period, women outperformed men in investing.

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Source Fool.com