Investing for Young Children (Ages 1-9)

Guides for parents and families who want to start investing on behalf of children ages 1-9. All accounts at this age are parent-controlled. The key decisions are: which accounts to open, how to think about spending horizons, what to prioritize first, and how much equity exposure is appropriate for each account.

• First priority: what comes before investing
• Account map: which accounts matter most
• Time horizons: separating short-, medium- and long-term money
• Risk capacity: how much volatility can these accounts handle

Full guide: Investing for Children Ages 1-9