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.

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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 ...

Opening a brokerage account is the first step to begin investing. A brokerage account is typically used to build future financial security or invest for long-term goals. Many, or all, of the products ...

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If you want to start investing from a computer, laptop or smartphone, you’ll need to open a trading account with an online ...

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What Is a Brokerage Account? A brokerage account is an account you can use to purchase and hold investments, such as stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. When you open a ...

A brokerage account is an account you can use to purchase and hold investments, such as stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. When you open a brokerage account with a brokerage ...