Yes, a little basic knowledge is important, but you will acquire that quickly. You don't have to invest a lot of time, because some smart women have already done that for you. My top stock market women are Madame Moneypenny and Beate Sanders (German Ladies). Spend some time on yourself and read up on these topics, and the first step is already done. As Beate Sanders says so well: First book, then internet, then online trading. That's it. You will soon realise that investing is not witchcraft and that you can do it easily by yourself. You open your brokerage account, think about your strategy and buy your first positions. Then you sit back and watch your independence grow.