Opening a custodial brokerage account can usually be done in just a few minutes and entirely online. Here are some of the things to know before you get started.

Whether you are completely self-sufficient or you are new to investing, before you dive in you’ll need a brokerage account.

Learn how to open a brokerage account and invest in your future Reviewed by Khadija Khartit Fact checked by Betsy Petrick In principle, opening an online brokerage account is as simple as opening a ...

Brokerage accounts trade assets like stocks and ETFs; taxes apply on gains and dividends annually. Choose between self-service, automated, or full-service accounts based on your investment needs.

Brokerage accounts trade assets like stocks and ETFs; taxes apply on gains and dividends annually. Choose between self-service, automated, or full-service accounts based on your investment needs.

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Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. If you want to buy and sell investments online, you can set up a brokerage account with an ...

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In some ways, Roth IRAs work similarly to regular brokerage accounts, but they have very different tax treatments. Roth IRAs are designed to be retirement accounts, while brokerage accounts are more ...