How old do you have to be to open an online investing account?

Question

How old do you have to be to open an online investing account?

Answer 1

To open a brokerage account in the United States you must be 18. and it doesn't matter wether it's doing it in person or on-line.

If you are under 18, you can have one of your parents open a custodian account for you, using your social security number

Answer 2

18

Answer 3

It varies between 18 and 21 depending on your state.

Answer 4

18 unless your parents/grandparents open a custodial account in your name

Answer 5

18 or have your parents do it for you.