How to Start Investing for Your Child

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Let’s take a look at investing for kids and the options available to you. You might find starting to invest for your child is easier than teaching them their A-B-Cs.

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Minors can only invest through a custodial account offered by brokerage firms. Many free stock trading apps offer this option and can get you set up in no time at all.

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How to Start Investing for Your Child

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Perhaps have them join you in following your own investment portfolio. This can keep them engaged by showing them that investing is something they can participate in and it’s not just for adults.

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When thinking about investing for your kids, the best investment account for a child depends on their needs. You can contribute to 529 plans, Education Savings Accounts, UTMA or UGMA accounts (otherwise known as a custodial account).

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Kids can start investing whenever you feel they are ready. Young kids, like those under the age of 13, will need a custodial account set up in their name with an adult as guardian or trustee to manage these investments for them.

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How to Start Investing for Your Child

Let’s take a look at investing for kids and the options available to you. You might find starting to invest for your child is easier than teaching them their A-B-Cs.

Minors can only invest through a custodial account offered by brokerage firms. Many free stock trading apps offer this option and can get you set up in no time at all.

Can I Open an Investment Account for a Child?

How to Start Investing for Your Child

Perhaps have them join you in following your own investment portfolio. This can keep them engaged by showing them that investing is something they can participate in and it’s not just for adults.

How Do You Teach Kids about Money and Investing?

When thinking about investing for your kids, the best investment account for a child depends on their needs. You can contribute to 529 plans, Education Savings Accounts, UTMA or UGMA accounts (otherwise known as a custodial account).

What is the Best Investment Account for a Child?

Kids can start investing whenever you feel they are ready. Young kids, like those under the age of 13, will need a custodial account set up in their name with an adult as guardian or trustee to manage these investments for them.

Can Kids Invest at 13?

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