The U.S. stock market is highly accessible, and to invest. Whether you are a resident or live abroad, you can generally buy stocks by meeting specific age and identification requirements. 1. Age Requirements

: Minors cannot legally enter financial contracts. Instead, an adult must open a custodial account (such as a UGMA or UTMA) on their behalf.

: In most U.S. states, you must be 18 to open an independent brokerage account; some states require you to be 21 .

Some platforms, like Fidelity , offer specialized "Youth Accounts" for teens ages 13-17 to manage trades with parental oversight. Can kids invest in stocks? | Fidelity