Can you invest in stocks under 18
People under 18 are eligible to buy stock in an IRA account under one condition — you must have an earned income. If you have a job and want to invest in a tax-deferred account, you can contribute up to $5,000 per year into an IRA account. Because you're a minor under 18 years old, you'll need to open what's known as a custodial account. That means an adult -- most likely one of your parents -- must open the account with you and be