Opening Your First Investment Account — Including Custodial Accounts Under 18

→ An investment account opened (or a custodial one set up with a parent), ready to use

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ℹ️ This is education, not investment advice, and not a recommendation of any broker. It walks the mechanics of opening an account. What (if anything) you put in it is your decision. ⚠️ Version note: broker sign-up flows and account types change. Last checked: 25 July 2026.

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