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.

A broker is an individual that works as the intermediary between buyers and sellers in the stock market or in real estate. Brokers earn a fee for their work. The broker fee (also known as a brokerage ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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